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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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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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J.S. Wrights are world renowned as the best in the business when it comes to producing cricket bat willow. The business started in Little Leighs in Essex in 1894 and is still owner managed by the same family. Our M.D., Michael Blatherwick, met up with Jeremy Ruggles who is the M.D. of Wrights for the…
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Our new open hours are as follows: Monday: 09:00 – 17:00 Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00 Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:00 Thursday: 09:00 – 20:00 Friday: 09:00 – 17:00 Saturday: 09:00 – 11:00 Sunday: Closed
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Having been accepted on the B3 Cricket Ambassador Programme, Luca Pemberton first visited B3 with his Mum back in 2019. After a COVID hit 2020 season, which was challenging for cricket in general, 2021 has been a stellar year for the up and coming youngster. Playing for Delph Cricket Club in a friendly game against…
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Modern-day cricket requires cricketers not only to excel at batting and bowling but also in the field. With the above in mind, we would like to congratulate young 8-year-old Elliott Biddlecombe. Elliott won ’fielder of the year’ for Beacon Cricket Club (Staffs) under 10’s, a side that is 2 years his senior. In a personal…
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B3 have signed a 3-year deal to work with Lincolnshire County Cricket to help clubs and players throughout the county. “We are delighted to formalise our partnership with B3 to give both our coaches and players access to top-quality equipment. B3 already work with a lot of our players, and their reputation for bats and…
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Let your old cricket gear bring a smile to the faces of those less fortunate! B3 Cricket are pleased to team up with Cricket Kindness to provide a collection hub in Nottingham where you can drop off all your pre-loved cricket gear. The Cricket Kindness Project up-cycles masses of cricket equipment every year and raises…
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We always enjoy welcoming young cricketers and their parents/grand parents to our factory in Nottingham. With pre-season training in full swing and the new English cricket season just a few months away, the February half term is always a busy week for us at B3. For a young cricketer, the size and weight of a…
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When I started playing senior league cricket back in the 1980s, it was amazing what was deemed acceptable in terms of cricket clothing! The closest we got to having a team kit was a knitted sweater with the club badge on it. Everything else, shirt, trousers (or dare I say flannels?) were as you bought…
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