How often should I oil my cricket bat?

How often should I oil my cricket bat?

EVERY 3 TO 4 WEEKS. Lightly sandpaper the surface of the bat with 180 – 200 grit sandpaper. THIS SHOULD BE DONE PRIOR TO OILING YOUR BAT ON EVERY OCCASION. Pour enough oil onto the blade of the bat to cover approx.

How long should a cricket bat last?

HOW LONG DOES A CRICKET BAT LAST? As a rough guide a bat lasts about 1000 runs, including practice. This means for some players, a bat will last for three or four seasons, for others, just the one. When making the bat, the batmaker presses the cleft in order to prepare the bat for use against a hard cricket ball.

Is it necessary to oil a new cricket bat?

It's important to oil your cricket bat before use as manufacturers have reported that more than 50 per cent of bats returned to them for repair have not been sufficiently oiled or over-oiled. If your cricket bat already has an anti-scruff cover, the face of the bat will not need oiling but the back will.

What happens if you over oil a cricket bat?

The main purpose of oiling is to maintain moisture levels within the blade, and hence reduce the chances of cracking and splitting. However, you should be wary of over oiling your bat as this can be as damaging as applying too little oil!