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Cricket Bats:
The bat is traditionally made
from willow wood, specifically from
the Cricket-bat
Willow treated with linseed oil
and is hand-made
bats, mostly for professional players . This wood is used as it is very tough
and shock-resistant, while also being light in weight. It incorporates a wooden
spring design where the handle meets the blade. The rules of the game limit the
allowable size for a bat as not more than 38 in (965 mm) long and the blade may
not be more than 4.25 in (108 mm) wide. Bats typically weigh from 2 lb 8 oz to
3 lb (1.1 to 1.4 kg) though there is no standard. The handle is usually covered
with a rubber sleeve to enhance grip and the face of the bat may have a
protective film.
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