Cricket Bat Making Uncovered: The Narrow Bat Trick!

Cricket bat makers use various techniques to make a full profile, lightweight cricket bats. In this video, B3’s Managing Director, Michael Blatherwick, explains how some manufacturers make narrow, skinny bats giving the impression of a bigger, fuller profile bat at a light weight below 2Ib 10oz. A full width adult cricket bat should be 108…

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How Do B3 Make Cricket Bats?

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Here at B3, we are recognised for having the most advanced, consistent bat-making process in our industry. Walking out to bat with a cricket bat that suits you in every aspect and a bat you trust will fill you with confidence at the crease. Combining the two will result in one thing ….. MORE RUNS!…

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2023 Update

Unfortunately the costs of doing business have meant we have had to raise our prices a little in 2023. Unlike many other brands, B3 Cricket actually make our own bats in our own factory and energy costs have more than trebled! We are fortunate enough to get our prime English willow from JS Wrights and…

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B3 CRICKET’S PROFESSIONALISM EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS

Name: Abby Harris Club: Valley District Cricket Club, Queensland Country: Australia Cricket Bat: Sublime Elite Abby’s Comments: Despite only communicating via email half a world away, I wish to thank Kasey for personalising the customer service experience. Overall, B3 Cricket’s professionalism exceeded my expectations and such a commitment was extremely refreshing. Thanks too for the effort…

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UK distributor of Roland Butcher Cricket Training Bats

Throughout his 20-year First Class and International playing career, Roland Butcher struggled with balls which came back into him. This was a problem that he was unable to solve during his playing career and in retirement, it weighed heavily on his mind. As Roland entered life as a coach, he began to research the issue…

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MY JOURNEY WAS WELL WORTH IT & DIDN’T DISAPPOINT

Name: Nick England Club: CAM CC, Gloucester, Overseas player Country: Australia Cricket Bat: Imperium Elite Plus Nick’s Comments: Having been recommended B3 Cricket I decided to take a train up to Nottingham to try out some off their bats. My journey was well worth it and didn’t disappoint. I met with Paul and Neil who…

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THE NEW BAT STICKERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

You may recall us announcing a few weeks ago that we would launch our new bat sticker range to coincide with the launch of our new website. Well, the coincide bit is out of the window ….. Sorry! The websites not quite ready, but the new bat stickers have arrived, and we can’t wait to…

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LUKE WELLS 175 NOT OUT … EVERYTHING JUST CLICKED

Name: Luke Wells Club: Lancashire CCC Country: England Cricket Bat: Imperium Luke’s Comments: “My 175 against Warwickshire was just one of those great days as a batter where everything clicked. It reminds you of why you do all the hard work and I’m thankful to everyone who supports me as a player; family, coaches, teammates and…

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The Perils Of Fast Bowling And Too Much Lunch

Earlier this week Nottinghamshire CCC overseas player and B3 Pro Ambassador, Dane Paterson, called in to collect his new B3 belter. He chatted with Blathers about his recent 8-52 at Trent Bridge in the Championship, the perils of fast bowlers having too much lunch, and his new bat shape. A Career Best, Lasagne and a…

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I CAN’T SPEAK HIGHLY ENOUGH OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Name: Ellie Woodburn Club: Lancashire CCC Women u18’s, Longridge CC and Myerscough CC Country: England Cricket Bat: Tempo Ellie’s Comments: B3 have provided me with a great service from the start, manufacturing me a bat that is ideal for my first season playing for Lancashire CCC Women u18’s. As a wicketkeeper its important to me…

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