Bat Grips

A fresh grip is the cheapest way to make an old bat feel good again, and most players replace the grip long before the bat. Grips stretch over standard cricket bat handles, so they fit tape ball bats too.

Saki, TM and German grips come in envelope packing and you can buy a single grip or a dozen; the dozen costs less per grip and suits teams, coaches and anyone who likes a spare in the kit bag. Saki grips are red and white or red and yellow, TM grips green and white or blue and white, and German grips yellow with a grey and black pattern, depending on stock. GM grips come in a zipper pack of 3, or as a single grip.

To fit a grip, roll it inside out, slide it on with a grip cone or a little talc on the handle, and roll it down evenly from the top. A smooth, tight grip gives better control than a loose or twisted one.

Add a pack of tape balls and some ball tape to your grips and you're close to free delivery.