Players with a lot of upper body strength may want a heavier bat and players that are more wristy may want a lighter bat.For full size cricket bats, the low end of the weight range is about 2lbs7oz and the high end of the weight range is about 3lbs. Once again the pick-up and weight distribution can make a heavier bat feel lighter, which is why it is important to focus on the next criteria for selecting a cricket bat.