How To Fit A Cricket Bat

Cricketers and all top coaches agree with suppliers and manufacturers that choosing the correct size bat is vital for the proper technical development of young cricketers. It is important that the bat is not too long and more importantly not too heavy to hinder correct stroke play and good technique. Junior bats are scaled down in size and weight to meet this important requirement.

bat size	approx age	height of batsman	bat length	bat width
1	4-5	to 4’3”	25 1/4””	3 1/2”
2	6-7	4’3 -4’6”	27 3/4”	3 1/2”
3	8	4’6-4’9”	28 3/4”	3 3/4”
4	9-11	4’9-4’11”	29 3/4”	3 3/4”
5	10-12	4’11-5’2”	30 3/4”	4 “
6	11-13	5’2-5’6	31 3/4”	4”
Harrow	12-14	5’6-5’9	32 3/4”	4. 1/6”
Full SH	15+	5’9-6’2	33 1/2”	4. 1/4”
Full LH	15+	over 6’2”	34 3/8”	4. 1/4”

Approx weights of junior bats - this can depend on whether the bat is English or Kashmir Willow. Kashmir Willow bats tend to be at the heavier end of the scales set out below and are approximate (in lbs and oz) across all brands of bats that we stock.