Professional Cricket Bat Knocking-In Service

Prepare your English Willow cricket bat for the crease with Montreal Cricket Store’s professional cricket bat knocking-in service. Proper knocking-in helps condition the willow and prepare the bat for use against a leather cricket ball.

Our machine knocking process provides 8,000 controlled knocks, covering the complete hitting surface of the cricket bat.

What’s Included

• Oiling of the exposed surfaces of the cricket bat, including the front and back
• 8,000 machine knocks across the main hitting surface
• Scuff sheet installation on the hitting area
• Edge tape and bottom tape for additional protection
• Extra cricket bat grip installation

Important: Initial Knocking Only

This service provides the initial knocking-in process. Additional knocking and preparation remain the responsibility of the player.

After receiving your bat, we highly recommend gradually preparing it through the first few net sessions. Start by lightly using the bat against a used leather cricket ball before progressing to a new ball and full-intensity play. Do not use the bat aggressively until you are satisfied that it is fully prepared for match use.

Processing Time

Please allow approximately 2 additional days for your order to be shipped when this service is selected with a new cricket bat.

Factory-Installed Scuff Sheets

Some cricket bats come with a scuff sheet already installed by the manufacturer. In these cases:

• The factory-installed scuff sheet will not be removed for oiling.
• The exposed areas of the cricket bat will still be oiled.
• The scuff sheet may experience damage during the machine knocking process.
• Removing a factory-installed scuff sheet is not recommended, as these are typically thicker and professionally applied with strong adhesive.

Minor Surface Cracks

Minor surface cracks or marks may appear during the machine knocking process. This is normal and expected when preparing an English Willow cricket bat and is not considered a defect.

Return Policy

Please note that a cricket bat cannot be returned once the knocking-in service has been performed.

Eligibility & Pricing

This cricket bat knocking-in service is available for English Willow cricket bats purchased from Montreal Cricket Store.

If you bring your own cricket bat that was not purchased from Montreal Cricket Store, the professional knocking-in service is available for $40 per bat.

Get your English Willow cricket bat professionally prepared with 8,000 machine knocks, protective scuff-sheet installation, oiling, extra grip fitting and additional edge and bottom protection from Montreal Cricket Store.