WIN A WOODSTOCK CLASSIC PLAYERS BAT!

WIN A WOODSTOCK CLASSIC PLAYERS LE AS SEEN IN OUR GOOD GEAR GUIDE!

What are boutique bats?

The wider cricket bat marketplace is becoming an increasingly competitive environment and the smaller manufacturers are now able to produce blades that will go toe to toe with the bigger boys. This year’s crop feature familiar names and some lesser-knowns but what is obvious is that the attention to detail with all of these bats is second to none. This test celebrates the smaller manufacturers and allows both us and you, the readers, to see these credible brands in full view.

Woodstock Classic Players LE (RRP: £310)

Weight: 2lb 10oz

Edge width: 39mm 

Wow. Weighing in at 2lb 10oz and sporting a simple yet classy design, Woodstock have emerged from the depths of the batmaking world to produce an absolute stormer.

Our testers fell in love: Guy labelled it a “sexy beast”, Alex called it “beautiful”, and the younger generation were universally complimentary.

Receiving some stratospheric ratings, this bat was unambiguously the judges’ favourite in its class.

To view all the bats we tested you can view and download the 2017 Good Gear Guide HERE.

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