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[fatbats]

Strange one here but by chance having my vernier at home I decided to measure the width of my bats

Now they vary by 1/2 mm up length but vary a lot by brand and I just wondered what standard is and if others vary

Aldred 109mm
Bb 106mm
Ca 105.5mm

These are taken with digital vernier so pretty accurate and amazed me difference in widths

[uknsaunders]

What should it be?

[Number4]

108mm

[procricket]

My b3 is 105mm

[WalkingWicket37]

More importantly who makes the widest bats?? 

[fatbats]

I'm wondering what's standard as if you measure put up make as could get an average

Aldred is widest so far

[Number4]

Any flatbats to measure?

I'll measure the Lavers shorty

[fatbats]

Not got mine here but will ask Gary as this seems odd

[Sam]

Quite sure 108mm is the legal limit isn't it?

[uknsaunders]

Sizes of bats

Law 6 of the Laws of Cricket,[4] as the rules of the game are known, state that the length of the bat may be no more than 38 in (965 mm) and the width no more than 4.25 in (108 mm). Bats typically weigh from 2 lb 7 oz to 3 lb (1.1 to 1.4 kg) though there is no standard. Appendix E of the Laws of Cricket set out more precise specifications.[5]
Cricket bats are generally available in childrens sizes from 0 to 6, youth size Harrow and adult sizes Small Mens (or Academy) and Senior (or Full size).[6] These vary by length, approximately in one inch increments from 28 3/4 (size 0) to 34 3/4 (size 6) [7] and up to the maximum 38 inches.

[Sam]

Naughty Mr Aldred  .

[ajmw89]

That extra mm is probably the difference between missing and knicking off

[ProCricketer1982]

Not that I've ever seen anyone with an Aldred but if I do, can I get the umpires to measure the bat?? Bit like the laminate debate.. If it's not allowed then surely they should be told not to use their bat

(not that I would but for arguments sake)

[Chad]

Not that I've ever seen anyone with an Aldred but if I do, can I get the umpires to measure the bat?? Bit like the laminate debate.. If it's not allowed then surely they should be told not to use their bat

(not that I would but for arguments sake)

Roco's could just be a one off though, and then you would end up looking like a bit of a nugget if you do! Personally, if mine is 109mm instead of 108mm, I wouldn't really care too much. It's when it is very noticeable, ie. 5mm thicker than normal, then you should start questioning it.

[ProCricketer1982]

Roco's could just be a one off though, and then you would end up looking like a bit of a nugget if you do! Personally, if mine is 109mm instead of 108mm, I wouldn't really care too much. It's when it is very noticeable, ie. 5mm thicker than normal, then you should start questioning it.

You did notice the  (not that I would but for arguments sake)       bit right?

Would be interesting to hear from any other Aldred owners, see if it's a one off or regular (again, not that anyone would notice but it could be the difference between nicking off for a 4 or missing it and being bowled)