Cricket Bat Knocking-In with Clear Facing

Professional Cricket Bat Knocking-In Service

Prepare a new natural willow cricket bat for hard-ball use with NZ Cricket Store's workshop knocking-in service. Clear protective facing is included.

Service options

• 2 Hours Hand Knocking
• 3 Hours Hand Knocking
• 4 Hours Hand Knocking
• 7+ Hours Match-Ready Preparation

Our workshop progressively conditions the face and edges of the bat. The selected service level determines the amount of preparation completed before dispatch.

Turnaround: allow approximately 8-12 working days during normal workshop demand.

Important: cricket bats are made from natural willow. Knocking-in can reduce avoidable early damage but cannot guarantee that a bat will never crack or mark during use.

This service is intended to be added to a cricket bat order from NZ Cricket Store unless arranged separately. For used bats requiring repair or restoration, browse the Cricket Bat Workshop.