XIS Cricket Knocking In Guide
Knocking-in is the essential process of compressing the soft fibers of a new English Willow blade. This strengthens the wood and prepares it to withstand the impact of a leather cricket ball without cracking or splintering.
1. Use a Bat Mallet
The most effective way to prepare your blade is with a dedicated wooden bat mallet. While an old leather ball can be used, a mallet provides the consistent force required to compress the fibers evenly across the hitting area.
2. Prepare the Face
Start by striking the flat face of the bat with light-to-medium force. Gradually increase the power of your strikes as the wood becomes more compact. Continue this process until the mallet no longer leaves seam marks or indentations on the surface of the willow.
3. Consolidate the Edges
The edges are the most vulnerable part of the bat. Do not strike the edges at a 45-degree angle. Instead, use glancing blows at a 45-degree angle to round and harden the edges. This replicates the impact of a ball in a match scenario and prevents the wood from flaking.
4. Protect the Toe and Splice
Focus your effort on the hitting zone. Do not strike the back of the bat, the handle, or the splice (the area where the handle is fitted into the blade). Lightly work the toe, but avoid heavy strikes to prevent the wood from splitting at the base.
5. Testing and Completion
Once the face and edges feel hardened, test the bat in the nets with an old, high-quality leather ball using defensive shots. If the ball leaves deep marks, further knocking-in is required.
Workshop Tip: For all XIS Pro and Players Selection bats, we recommend a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of manual knocking-in before match use.
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🔥 XIS CRICKET - WEIGHT MYTH BUSTER! 🔥
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Many cricketers get confused by bat weights, especially when converting between Imperial (lbs & oz) and Metric (grams). If you're Googling "2.7 lbs to grams," you're likely getting the WRONG number for your cricket bat!
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To make sure you get the perfect XIS blade, always refer to our precise Imperial vs. Metric guide. When you order from us, we talk in grams for 100% accuracy, ensuring your bat has the exact power and pickup
XIS Cricket Official Weight Conversion Guide:
* 1.12 lbs = 795 g
* 1.13 lbs = 823 g
* 1.14 lbs = 851 g
* 1.15 lbs = 879 g
* 2 lbs = 907 g
* 2.1 lbs = 936 g
* 2.2 lbs = 964 g
* 2.3 lbs = 992 g
* 2.4 lbs = 1021 g
* 2.5 lbs = 1049 g
* 2.6 lbs = 1077 g
* 2.7 lbs = 1106 g
* 2.8 lbs = 1134 g
* 2.9 lbs = 1162 g
* 2.10 lbs = 1191 g
* 2.11 lbs = 1219 g
* 2.12 lbs = 1247 g
* 2.13 lbs = 1276 g
* 2.14 lbs = 1304 g
* 2.15 lbs = 1332 g
* 3 lbs = 1361 g
* 3.1 lbs = 1389 g
* 3.2 lbs = 1417 g
💡 IMPORTANT NOTE: The weights above DO NOT include the grip & binding, which can add approximately +2 oz (56g) to your bat's total weight.
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When you have the XIS High Profile in your hands, you don't just play the shot—you dictate the game.
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