Oiling a cricket bat question.

[So]

One of my children has just got a GM DXM cricket bat and has been told to oil it. However the entire front face of the bat is plastic covered, so I cannot see how oil will penetrate.

Is it actually necessary to oil bats like this, or just knock them in?

Many thanks

[thebraketester]

Sand it.....

[anonymous-user]

If it's covered in plastic then you can't oil it.

[Busa mav]

I would just wipe oil over the willow bits you can see.

[Wacky Racer]

DO NOT oil any part of the bat that has a covering over it....there is no need as firstly the oil will not get through to the willow, and secondly it could soften the protective sheet.

Only oil a bat that is bare wood, and even then several very light coats over several days are better than one thick one, you can actually do more harm than good by over oiling a bat.

Do not oil over the transfers and keep oil away from the handle splice.

Use RAW linseed oil, and apply with your finger tips or a clean small paintbrush.



WR.

Cricket bat retailer over 40 years and Premier Gunn & Moore dealer.

[edh]

There's no need to oil it - just knock it in. Bat mallets are good for that, as long as you don't go too mad.

[Wacky Racer]

Busa mav said:

I would just wipe oil over the willow bits you can see.

This.

[Black can man]

Wacky Racer said:

DO NOT oil any part of the bat that has a covering over it....there is no need as firstly the oil will not get through to the willow, and secondly it could soften the protective sheet.

Only oil a bat that is bare wood, and even then several very light coats over several days are better than one thick one, you can actually do more harm than good by over oiling a bat.

Do not oil over the transfers and keep oil away from the handle splice.

Use RAW linseed oil, and apply with your finger tips or a clean small paintbrush.



WR.

Cricket bat retailer over 40 years and Premier Gunn & Moore dealer.

Oh nice one WR..

Is it true that most bats are made by Millichip & Hall & the the likes of G&M / Grey Nicolls just stick their stickers on them ?


Or was i just being fed a crock


BCM

G&M Autograph wielding cow corner specialist.

[So]

Thanks chaps. We have already done what you've suggested because it seemed logical.

[theplayingmantis]

Black can man said:

Wacky Racer said:

DO NOT oil any part of the bat that has a covering over it....there is no need as firstly the oil will not get through to the willow, and secondly it could soften the protective sheet.

Only oil a bat that is bare wood, and even then several very light coats over several days are better than one thick one, you can actually do more harm than good by over oiling a bat.

Do not oil over the transfers and keep oil away from the handle splice.

Use RAW linseed oil, and apply with your finger tips or a clean small paintbrush.



WR.

Cricket bat retailer over 40 years and Premier Gunn & Moore dealer.

Oh nice one WR..

Is it true that most bats are made by Millichip & Hall & the the likes of G&M / Grey Nicolls just stick their stickers on them ?


Or was i just being fed a crock


BCM

G&M Autograph wielding cow corner specialist.

no.

some still have artisan working for them. GM and Gray Nicholls still make their own unless im very much mistaken assume that Adidas, nike, new balance, puma, the general sports makers who joined the party, etc shave others make them for them though

Warsop Stebbing still the best imo.

[ElectricSoup]

Why does a bat need "knocking in" with a mallet? Surely its first few uses smashing a cricket ball about will "knock it in", whatever that is?

I ask because I've been listening to my son knocking one in this weekend, which has been driving me insane. Better than knocking one out though I suppose...

Bloody cricket. Silly game.

[schmunk]

I didn't know about knocking in - my son has his first cricket training this evening and a new bat. I've just grabbed a ball and started whacking it...

[theplayingmantis]

ElectricSoup said:

Why does a bat need "knocking in" with a mallet? Surely its first few uses smashing a cricket ball about will "knock it in", whatever that is?

I ask because I've been listening to my son knocking one in this weekend, which has been driving me insane. Better than knocking one out though I suppose...

Bloody cricket. Silly game.

it doesnt ball in an old sock wandering around the boundary once your out is fine...

its about fibres and springiness

[edh]

theplayingmantis said:

ElectricSoup said:

Why does a bat need "knocking in" with a mallet? Surely its first few uses smashing a cricket ball about will "knock it in", whatever that is?

I ask because I've been listening to my son knocking one in this weekend, which has been driving me insane. Better than knocking one out though I suppose...

Bloody cricket. Silly game.

it doesnt ball in an old sock wandering around the boundary once your out is fine...

its about fibres and springiness

A mallet works well if you're not too enthusiastic at first. It's easier to direct than a "ball in a sock".

A new bat + new (hard) ball will make a mess, particularly if you get a thick edge (or, more likely with most batsmen, get a big inside edge swiping across the line..)

[theplayingmantis]

edh said:

theplayingmantis said:

ElectricSoup said:

Why does a bat need "knocking in" with a mallet? Surely its first few uses smashing a cricket ball about will "knock it in", whatever that is?

I ask because I've been listening to my son knocking one in this weekend, which has been driving me insane. Better than knocking one out though I suppose...

Bloody cricket. Silly game.

it doesnt ball in an old sock wandering around the boundary once your out is fine...

its about fibres and springiness

A mallet works well if you're not too enthusiastic at first. It's easier to direct than a "ball in a sock".

A new bat + new (hard) ball will make a mess, particularly if you get a thick edge (or, more likely with most batsmen, get a big inside edge swiping across the line..)

not with years of practise. and thick socks

[Jay500]

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