You should oil your new cricket bat using linseed oil prior than you
begin to it knock-in. Firstly lightly sand the surface of the cricket
bat with a in good health grade of rub down paper. Then apply 2-3 light
coats of lubricate to all exposed surfaces of the bat, allowing adequate
time for the bat to dry between coats, usually overnight. It's best to
keep away from oiling your cricket bat if it already has an artificial
coating. Also don't stand the bat in oil as this can cause the bat to
soften and be more prone to damage. Once you have oiled your bat and it
has dried out, you can then begin to knock-in your new cricket bat.
After a match always check over your bat for signs of damage, such as
cracking or splitting of the wood. You can repair damage by sanding and
cleaning the damaged area, then using super glue or cricket bat tape to
repair any small surface cracks. During the off season, avoid storing
your new cricket bat in a dry/warm location. Particularly avoid storing
your bat in direct sunlight or rooms in your house where there are
artificially high temperatures, as this will cause the bat to dry out.
At the end of the season if is often worth applying another light coat of
linseed oil and again at the start of the next season. But don't over oil
as you may end up weakening the willow. If you take good care of your
cricket bat it should easily last at least 3-4 seasons. However if you
mistreat it and don't care for it, it will be much more prone to damage.
It is normal however to get surface cracks on any cricket bat, even new
bats, these are easily repaired with tape or glue and shouldn't affect
the quality of the bat. But if a major split does occur it's worth
contacting your supplier, as they may send it back to the manufacturer,
who will often repair it or send you a new one. However if it is clear
the bat has been mistreated, it's unlikely they will repair or replace
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