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    200 Years of Cricket Bat Tradition… But What If It’s Wrong?

    The Cricket Bat Myth: Is Willow Really the Best? For the past year I have researched Cricket bats for absolutely no reason other than curiosity. For over 200 years, cricket bats have been made from English willow. But what if that’s just tradition—not the best choice? As a woodworker, I decided...
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    Willow vs. Cedar vs. Pine cricket bat

    Thanks for the responses. Past few months I have been busy completing my research into the merits of Willow as the best wood for a cricket bat. Essentially, what I found is that each wood comes with its pros and cons and ultimately depends on the player's preference. For a complete evaluation...
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    Willow vs. Cedar vs. Pine cricket bat

    Hello all, I don't play cricket but I am acutely aware of the properties of wood. While discussing the merits of Willow for cricket bats with friends I argued that it doesn't make sense. It would make more sense to use hardwood. So I made one using Oak. Sent it off with my friends for testing...

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