M&H FAQ's
Finest Handmade Cricket Bats

Why should I choose M&H?

M&H can gauantee your new bat is 100% English hand made. We are specialists at making hand made cricket bats and therefore consider ourselves well placed to offer the best advice.

Why should I knock my bat in?

Correctly knocking in and oiling your bat will allow it to perform better and give it the best odds of a long life.

How many grains should a bat have?

There are no set rules when it comes to bat grains and their effect on performance. My personal opinion is that the more grain, the better the performance but the less durability. Bats with wider grains may not play quite as well but they do seem to last longer. A bat with 7-8 straight grains is a good compromise!

Does Red wood affect the bat?

It is believed that red wood, being the heart of a tree, is slightly stronger than white. Therefore it should prolong the life of your leading edge.

What is the life expectancy of a bat?

You can expect a cricket bat to last on average two seasons. We do stress that this is an average. Some will last five years or more; some just a year.

Are all your bats handmade?

Yes, every single one.

How long does it take to make a bat?

One Bat-maker makes on average 5 bats a day here at M&H.

Where does your willow come from?

M&H select every cleft of premium English willow in Essex, where it is renewably harvested.