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Players Workshop Cricket Bat Knocking In

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Every English Willow cricket bat requires a certain level of preparation before use.

This can be done by way of purchasing a cricket bat mallet and manually breaking the bat in over a period of 6 hours or...

You can order this Players Workshop 'Knock In' with your new bat purchase and our craftsman will expertly manipulate the willow using our specialised techniques which include both hand malleting and our modern and customised cricket bat machine press.

  • Let us do the work for you!

  • Receive your new bat ready to play!

Select 1, 2 or 3 week day turnaround option depending on your urgency.

Please add this to your cart as an individual product. Players Workshop staff will knock in the bat purchased in the same order.

For any additional works or questions please email info@playerssports.co.nz

Experience our speedy shipping service across New Zealand.

We prioritise hassle-free returns, allowing you to buy multiple items or sizes and return any unwanted items no questions asked. Ensure you receive the correct size initially and easily send back any ill-fitting sizes.

All exchanges will be sent back to you at no additional cost.

For full-priced items, you have the option to exchange, receive store credit, or obtain a refund.

Sale (Discounted) and Clearance items can be exchanged or credited, but refunds are not available.

Click here to view the full Shipping Details and Returns Policy.

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Players Workshop Cricket Bat Knocking In Reviews

4.8/5 based on 37 customer reviews
  • Lydia
    (5.00)
    Published 18 hours ago
    Knocking in was great addition to my son’s bat purchase. Saved the hassle and he was able to use bat straight away.
  • Rijin
    (5.00)
    Published Friday, 11 September 2026
    Good
  • Mani
    (5.00)
    Published Friday, 3 April 2026
    Toe guard was done properly and with effective price.
  • Dan Valentine
    (5.00)
    Published Wednesday, 25 March 2026
    Excellent service. Thanks Much appreciated
  • Chris Luxmoore
    (5.00)
    Published Wednesday, 21 January 2026
    Professional and friendly staff members who provided the convenient and time saving service of knocking in our daughters new cricket bat. Price was reasonable and item was ready in a timely manner
  • Khawar Zahoor Mughal
    (5.00)
    Published Monday, 22 December 2025
    I had a bat knocked in by Players Sports and overall I'm happy with the service. The bat came back well prepared and felt much better to use. The work looked neat and professional, and it saved me a lot of time and effort. The work time was quick, and the bat was returned faster than expected. I'd recommend this service to anyone who wants a reliable and convenient bat knocking option.
  • Jitender Arora
    (4.00)
    Published Tuesday, 16 December 2025
    Job done before required time. No marks on the bat. Good service.
  • Elvin joshy
    (4.50)
    Published Wednesday, 10 December 2025
    It was good products, worth it, that’s why I keep buying from Players Sports.
  • Sa Chadwick
    (5.00)
    Published Thursday, 6 November 2025
    Fast, professional and hassle free service. Would highly recommend the Players Sports team knock your bat in so you can use it against the new ball straight away.
  • Aasish Basnet
    (5.00)
    Published Thursday, 6 November 2025
    Good

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