Business Insider Reaction: The Truth About English Willow Cricket Bats
A couple of months ago Business Insider released a video which looked in detail at the current state of the cricket bat industry. They investigated the key issues: shortages of...
The Rising Cost of Cricket Bats and the Problem with Fakes!
Last month, Business Insider did a mini-documentary titled Why India’s $12 million Cricket Bat Industry is Fuelled by UK Trees. It investigates all aspects of willow supply shortage, rising costs...
From Cleft to a thing of Beauty!
Here at B3, we are recognised for having our industry's most advanced, consistent bat-making process. Walking out to bat with a cricket bat that suits you in every aspect and...
THE WRIGHT WILLOW
My dear late Dad used to say, 'you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear!' Dad was a bricklayer by trade, and he would often use this...
The Evolution of the Cricket Bat
At B3 we are one of the most advanced cricket bat manufacturers in the world today!We are always looking to innovate and push the boundary ropes to see if we...
New MCC Law on Cricket Bat Size Now in Force for Pro Cricket!
As from October 2017 the new MCC laws on cricket bat sizes came into force for the professional game. The new code now means that the maximum dimensions of a...
The “Willow King” Visits B3
It was our pleasure this week to welcome Jeremy Ruggles, Managing Director of J.S. Wright and Sons Ltd., to our new Hucknall premises. Wrights are the world’s largest grower and...
The B3 Bespoke Cricket Bat Experience
“People tend to create their new bespoke bat in one of three ways,” says David Bacon, Production Director at B3. “Some people know exactly what they want and can tell...
SERIES cricket bat shapes
B3 SERIES range; we have 3 SERIES shapes which have been designed by the Doctor to suit every kind of shot maker. Although these are “off the shelf” designs you...