CRICKET BAT WARRANTY

Here at B3 Cricket, we make our cricket bats from the finest English willow and cane handles in our own factory, utilising the most advanced manufacturing processes in the cricket bat industry.

There are lots of factors which affect the lifespan of a cricket bat.

The quality of the willow cleft and cane handles.
The moisture content of the willow cleft.
The design of the bat (size and shape).
Preparation for play (knocking-in and oiling)
The player, their style of play, technique, and the force with which they strike the cricket ball.
The amount of usage leading to wear and tear.
Storage in a cool, dry place when not in use.

Because willow is a softwood and a natural product, every cricket bat will deteriorate over time and usage. Please also read our sections on Bat Wear & Tear and Bat preparation & Care.

Our Bat Warranty covers the main manufacturing faults for 12 months. It also covers shoulder splits and delamination for 6 months subject to normal usage, proper bat preparation and care.

Please see the table below for clarity:

CRICKET BAT WARRANTY

MANUFACTURING/PRODUCT FAULTS	WARRANTY PERIOD
Handle breakage under normal use	12 Months
Horizontal split due to willow defect such as storm damage	12 Months
WEAR & TEAR COVERED BY WARRANTY	WARRANTY PERIOD
Shoulder splits which are not direct impact related	6 Months
Delamination of the hitting surface	6 Months
EXCLUSIONS (Not Covered by Warranty):
General wear and tear Deliberate damage or misuse Toe splits/cracks from yorker impact Edge damage from mis-timed shots Impact damage from hard/poor-quality balls Water damage (rain or damp conditions) Toe feathering (from lack of oiling or excessive taping) Damage due to poor storage (too damp or too dry)

Important Notes:

Warranty claims are assessed by B3 Cricket experts, and their decision is final. Additional goodwill repairs or replacements are at B3’s discretion.

Shipping costs to and from B3 Cricket are the customer’s responsibility.

The warranty is void if original B3 stickers are removed without consent or if third-party modifications/repairs (e.g., toe/shoulder binding) are made.