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Do More Grains Mean a Better Cricket Bat?
Grain count is visible — performance is structural.
5 min read·28 Feb 2026
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What Are Type D Cricket Bats, and Why Has MCC Legalised Them?
Type D laminated cricket bats, newly legal for adult recreational cricket from October 2026, aim to make bats more affordable and sustainable without changing how the game feels.
5 min read·9 Mar 2026
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A 12-Piece Cane Handle Costs More. But a 4-Piece Gives Your Bat More Flex.
What bat salesmen won't tell you about handle construction.
10 min read·14 Feb 2026
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