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How to take care of your cricket bat
Use raw linseed oil or specialized cricket bat oil to treat your bat prior to use is recommended.
This will help maintain moisture levels within the bat and reduce the chance of cracking or splitting while playing.
Raw linseed oil tends to penetrate better than boiled linseed oil.

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*Pay special attention to the fit of your bat. You want to make sure that the head-length neck of the bat fits well with the body of your cricket bat.;
*Check to see whether you have a ring of resistance on your grip while playing cricket. If there is a ring around your hand, that will be indicative of a weakened grip.;
*Use it sparingly and apply it generously when the bat is cool. For example, if you play softball or have softball bats that contain nylon, linseed oil usually works best.;
*Using either a soft cloth or paintbrush, lightly apply 5-6 coats (each coat is one teaspoon) of oil to the face, toe an edges. Do not oil the whole bat, just oil the face, toe and edges.;
Using either a soft cloth or paintbrush, lightly apply 5-6 coats (each coat is one teaspoon) of oil to the face, toe an edges. Do not oil the whole bat, just oil the face, toe and edges.