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Tennis ball cricket bats for hard tennis and everyday cricket
Hard tennis ball cricket is how most of India plays: box cricket, gully matches, weekend tournaments and turf games under lights. It needs a bat that can take constant hitting, has thick edges to clear the boundary and does not cost as much as a leather-ball English willow bat. The CBP bats on this page are Kashmir willow bats made for exactly that, and they are also ready for leather-ball practice when you need it.
Why Kashmir willow works for tennis ball cricket
Kashmir willow is denser and harder than English willow. With a tennis ball that matters in your favour: the harder wood copes with thousands of hits, it forgives shots off the edge, and there is no expensive blade to worry about in a rough game. The CBP EDGE range adds thick edges and a big middle for power hitting, and every EDGE bat comes pre-knocked, so you can start playing straight away.
Which tennis ball bat should you choose?
| Bat | Who it suits |
|---|---|
| CBP EDGE G2 (adult) | Great value bat for gully, box and weekend tennis ball cricket |
| CBP EDGE G1 (adult) | Better grains for regular tournament players who hit hard |
| EDGE G2 Junior, EDGE G1 Junior and Kashmir Special Junior | Kids and young players, in Size 1 to Size 6 |
How to pick a hard tennis bat
Go lighter than you think. Tennis ball cricket is about bat speed. A lighter bat lets you swing faster and get under the ball for lofted shots, so if you are between two weights, choose the lighter one.
Choose a profile that suits your hitting. Every EDGE bat comes in five profiles. If you like to hit through the line and over the top, the lower-middle CBP and SRT profiles put more wood where the ball meets the bat on a full length. If you want quicker hands and a lighter pick-up, choose VK or HLS.
Size. Most adults use Short Handle. Children should go by height, see the size chart on our junior cricket bats page.
Tennis bat or leather ball bat?
If you mostly play with a tennis ball, a Kashmir willow bat is the sensible buy. If you also play regular leather-ball matches and want the best performance there, add an English willow cricket bat for those games and keep your Kashmir bat for tennis ball and nets. Using a good English willow bat for tennis ball every day is not the best use of it. Compare the full Kashmir range on our Kashmir willow cricket bats page.
Looking after a tennis ball bat
Keep the bat dry and never play with a wet ball. Store it away from direct heat and sun. A bat face protector sheet helps keep the surface tidy if you play a lot of tennis ball cricket on rough ground.
Tennis ball cricket bat FAQs
1. Which is the best bat for hard tennis ball cricket?
For most players a Kashmir willow bat is the best choice. It is durable, forgiving and good value. The CBP EDGE G2 and EDGE G1 are our picks for hard tennis ball.
2. Can I use a tennis ball bat with a leather ball?
Yes. CBP EDGE Kashmir willow bats are made for both hard tennis ball and leather ball, so you can use the same bat in the nets.
3. Do these bats need knocking in?
No. Every CBP EDGE bat arrives pre-knocked and ready to play.
4. Is English willow good for tennis ball cricket?
It works, but a Kashmir willow bat is more durable and better value for tennis ball. Keep English willow for leather-ball matches.
5. Do you deliver tennis ball bats across India?
Yes, we ship across India with free shipping.
