Description
Treat your cricket bat like a champion deserves—with Gray-Nicolls Bat Oil, a premium raw linseed oil meticulously crafted to preserve, protect, and enhance your bat’s natural performance. A trusted staple in bat maintenance, this oil nourishes the willow’s fibres, helping keep the moisture balanced and your bat resilient against wear and tear.
Why You’ll Love It
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Moisture Mastery: Locks in the perfect balance of natural oils, reducing the risk of drying, cracking, or edge damage.
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Performance Preservation: Treating your bat with this oil from the outset helps prime the wood for optimal responsiveness and durability.
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Heritage Quality: Offered in a convenient 50 ml bottle, this is the traditional, reliable linseed oil that cricketers worldwide have trusted for generations.
How to Use (Oiling Made Easy with Pro Tips)
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Check if Your Bat Needs Oiling
Gently scratch the blade with your thumbnail from the toe up to just under the front sticker. If no oily residue appears, it’s time for a treatment. -
Gather Your Essentials
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Soft, clean cloth
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Sandpaper (180–220 grit)
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Raw linseed oil (that’s this product!)
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Prep the Bat
Wipe the playing surface clean and lightly sand it to open up the grain—this helps the oil soak in rather than sit on the surface. Skip sanding the back and toe. -
Apply the Oil
Pour a small amount (about the size of a 50 cent coin) onto the face. Gently rub it into the face, edges, and toe—avoiding stickers and the splice. -
Absorb & Dry
Let the bat rest in a cool, dry spot away from sunlight for several hours or overnight so the oil fully penetrates the willow. -
Remove Excess
Wipe off any residual oil with a clean cloth so your bat doesn’t remain sticky. -
Repeat as Needed
During the season, reapply monthly—or whenever your bat seems a bit dry.
Pro Tip: A light top-up is better than over-oiling.
Bring out the best in every delivery with Gray-Nicolls Bat Oil—a simple yet essential step in keeping your bat performing at its prime all season long. Treat it right, and it’ll reward you on the pitch game after game.
All top coaches will agree that having the correct size equipment is crucial especially for junior players.
Bat Sizing (Using Players Height):
PLEASE NOTE - BAT SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION ONLY
Full Size /Short Handle - 1.75m & over
Small Adult/Academy - 1.68m - 1.75m
Harrow - 1.63m - 1.68m
6 - 1.57m - 1.63m
5 - 1.50m - 1.57m
4 - 1.44m - 1.5m
3 - 1.37m - 1.44m
2 - 1.29m - 1.37m
1 - 1.22m - 1.29m
0 - 1.10m - 1.22m
00 - Up to 1.10m
Too often junior players use bats that are too big for them. Bats that are too long prevent the bat being picked up correctly as the top of the handle gets in the way.
Gloves Sizing:
PLEASE NOTE - GLOVE SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION ONLY
6-8 Years - XS Junior
8-10 Years - Small Junior
10-12 Years - Junior
12-14 Years - Youths
15 Years and Above - Medium or Adult
It is important that gloves have a nice snug fit. If they are too loose the palm will bunch up and cause discomfort and they will wear out prematurely. With gloves it is acceptable to allow up to 10mm (1cm) of extra room at the end of the fingers.
Pads Sizing:
PLEASE NOTE - PAD SIZES ARE AN APPROXIMATION ONLY
Using Players Height -
120-135cm - XS Junior
130-145cm - Small Junior
140-155cm - Junior
150-165cm - Youths
170cm + - Medium or Adult
Pads are probably the most difficult to fit correctly. There is only limited room for error, and pads need to be fitted correctly to allow for a good amount of movement - There's nothing worse than being caught short on a quick single!! Ideally your knee should be centered in the knee roll and the "top hat" should not get in the way when playing your shots - particularly front foot shots.
Helmet Sizing:
With so many different brands of helmets available, it is important to check the circumference measurements within the different brand and helmets styles. To select the correct size, measure the circumference around the cap line (where a cap would sit). Most of our listed helmets will have a cm measurement guide to follow.
Clothing Sizes Guide:
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