Long Handle Cricket Bat
£117.00
🚚 Free returns + 1 year warranty 🛡️
Out of stock
✔️ Designed for village cricket
✔️ Lightweight: 2lb 9oz
✔️ Long Handle
✔️ Low middle
✔️ Simple design
✔️ FREE bat case
About Our Long Handle Bat
Find the gaps, even if that is through the slips. The Village Cricket Bat has been built to last and keep hitting those boundaries in picturesque village cricket grounds for years to come. It really is the perfect bat for village cricketers.
We opted out of the fancy branding and we don’t make you choose between multiple different weights or shapes. It’s a 2lb 9oz cricket bat that if you middle it, it flies. We have even pre-knocked it in for you so you don’t need to worry (or pay more) for that.
Created by village cricketers to get more people playing the sport, it will save you money too, so you can have a beer on us!
Word on the square
See what village cricketers are saying about our long handle cricket bat.
Response from Freddie:
We're so sorry the replacement bat got lost by our courier, we should have checked in on the tracking. I have issued you a full refund and sent an additional replacement bat.
Delivery & Free Returns
We offer free standard delivery on all orders over £100.
For orders under £100, standard delivery (3-5 days) is £5. Express delivery (1-3 days) is £9.
Free returns to get a feel for your new purchase.
We really hope you love your purchase as much as we do, however, if you don’t you are welcome to return it unused within 30 days from when it arrives we’ll fully refund you.
For more information head on over to our Delivery & Returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to knock it in?
Not at all. We’ve done it for you, don’t spend hours of your life annoying everyone banging your bat with a mallet to knock it in. Or worse, pay over the odds for other brands to do it for you.
Where is the bat made?
All of our bats are created India. Made from the Salix Alba willow grown in the Kashmir region of India. Similar to that of what Sachin Tendulkar used during his early career.
How is the bat so affordable?
There are a few ways we are able to keep the price down for you:
- The bat is sourced directly from the manufacturer, cutting out any middlemen
- In each size, we only offer 1 design, style and weight
- Keeping it simple,
we don’t sponsor professional players adding unnecessary costs
What does ready to play mean?
Ready to play means that our bats are pre-knocked in at factory by a machine. So your new bat is essentially ready to take straight into action without hours of knocking in using a mallet. However. we do still advise easing into using it starting with softer balls from slower bowlers in the nets.
What grade of willow is the bat?
All of our bats are made from grade G1+ Kashmir Willow. We spent two years testing different types of willow and found this perfect for village cricket. We wrote up our experiences during our research if you wanted to learn more.
One Year Warranty
All our products come with a full year’s warranty, so if anything is to happen to your cricket bat then we will replace it free of charge.
All we ask is that you don’t smash it against a wall after 364 days.
Long Handle vs Short Handle Cricket Bat – What’s The Difference and Which Do I Need?
Buying a cricket bat isn’t always straightforward, and it can get a little bit confusing if you are not sure what kind of bat you actually need. Comparing a long handle vs short handle cricket bat is essential when you are getting started.
This is the kind of decision you want to make sure you get right first time. You do not want to buy a bat, take it out for your first innings and realise it just doesn’t feel right. So, understanding bat sizes and who they are aimed at will help you to make the right choice.
The Difference Between Long Handle vs Short Handle Bats
Cricket bat sizes are crucial to understand. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Harrow are the main junior sizes, but when it comes to adult sizes there are just two main sizes, SH and LH. Some smaller adults may still use Harrow bats, but these are usually best if you are under 5 ft 8”.
A long handle and short handle bat have the same playing surface of the bat. This is why they are just called “long handle” or “short handle” as it is only the handle that is different. The idea is that if you are taller, you may need the leverage of a longer bat to be able to play those big drives, or clamp down on the defensive shots to avoid the ball sneaking through the gate.
How to Tell Which You Need
A Short Handle bat from the Village Cricket Co has dimensions of 33.5in x 4.25in and is generally recommended for batters between 5 ft 8” and 6 ft 3”. Long Handle designs (34.375in x 4.25in) are built with the intention of being used by batters who are 6 ft 3 ” or taller.
This is one of the key ways to work out roughly the right type of bat for you, but it isn’t a guarantee you’re going to get it right. Plus, if you are at around the 6 ft 3” mark, you may have a choice to make on whether you want the leverage of the longer handle, or the control of the shorter handle.
There is a case of personal preference here. Largely, it is all about stance and what you feel comfortable with. Can you play the shots you want to with a SH bat? It doesn’t matter if you are 6 ft 5”, if you prefer using the SH and play better with it, then why not? These are not regulated sizes, just suggestions.
Are SH and LH Actually Different Bats?
Usually, the blade of the bat, and the actual willow it is made out of, will be virtually the same. The only significant difference is the length of the handle.
When you buy a cricket bat, in some situations you may be able to make certain choices about the dimensions and the weight of the bat. If you specifically want a heavy bat, for instance, some manufacturers will let you request this. SH and LH are standard sizes and the majority of decent cricket bats come in either size.