de Lacy cricket bats are custom designed from Willow Blue Australia grown English Willow (Salix alba var. careulea) grown in the river flats of Tarrawarra, in the Yarra Valley, and Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. They are of the highest quality with great rebound properties. The handles are made from the highest quality Sarawak cane. The bats are handcrafted by Clare Johnston, accredited Cricket Bat Maker, in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. You may prefer the weight in the lower middle of the bat for driving the ball or prefer a 'player shaped bat' with no scalloping (traditional) , or a higher middle for a lighter pick up. Whatever it is we can work to get it right. There are three grades of bats and a junior bat. All clefts are chosen for their individual qualities. |
All bats:
Medium 2lb 8 - 10oz/1.2kg
Heavy 2lb 11oz- 3lb/1.2-1.4kg
MEDIUM - height 5ft 6"/ 168cm to 6ft 4"/ 195cm width 4 1/4" (108 mm)
LARGE - height 6ft 6" +/ 200cm+ width 4 1/4" (108 mm)
- A lightly bowed blade profile
- Weight - Extra Light - 2lb1oz - 2lb5oz/936gm-1.05kg
Medium 2lb 8 - 10oz/1.2kg
Heavy 2lb 11oz- 3lb/1.2-1.4kg
- Guide to bat size - please note that the sizing is non gender specific and junior sizing can be made
HARROW - height 5ft 4"/163cm to 5ft 6"/ 168cm width 4 1/6" (106 mm)
MEDIUM - height 5ft 6"/ 168cm to 6ft 4"/ 195cm width 4 1/4" (108 mm)
LARGE - height 6ft 6" +/ 200cm+ width 4 1/4" (108 mm)
Grade 1 bats
The 'Wedge' $550* Produced from the highest quality clefts, with excellent rebound qualities and finer straight grains. *larger profiled bats may cost more
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Grade 2 bats
The 'Peregrine' $480 Produced from high quality clefts, with excellent rebound qualities and straight grains. Quality all-rounder.
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Grade 3 bats
The 'Harrier' $380 Produced from high quality clefts with great rebound qualities. Butterfly willow has more wavy grain but its playing qualities are still excellent. Butterfly willow is renowned for having excellent 'ping'.
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Young people's bats
The 'Sparrowhawk' $250 Produced from quality clefts. Great for those wanting something of quality for the batters of the future.
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Please email Clare with your request for a bat and to arrange payment. If you have something specific in mind please specify the details. Clare will contact you to discuss and is keen to work with people to get the best bat for their requirements.
All cricket bats are sent in protective calico bags, packaged and shipped anywhere in the world. Cost of shipping on request. |