Salix AJK XXX Cricket Bat

AJK XXX Bat
Exclusive to Barrington Sports, the AJK bats are performance encapsulated in willow. Chosen from the pick of the timber, the best of the best grade ones, these are rare and precious clefts stemming from trees which have grown exceptionally evenly to produce the truest grain and cleanest note.

For 2014 the AJK is available is two variants; both models have the unique combination profile with languid bow and exaggerated edges, and are selected from the rarest clefts available today.

XXX bat
- rarest grade one cleft
- deep, long bow
- slightly higher driving area to XXIX
- fractionally rounder face
- slightly oval handle
- clear labelling with black/gold vignette and chrome graduated beading

Once the cleft is chosen it is individually planed and sawn into the ideal dimensions for the playing area, then every ounce of power is amplified through specific targeted pressing. The more angular face is then shaped through the driving area into a subtle, fluid, bowed profile to exemplify hand-shaping and to give the magical balance and pickup associated with Andrew and Salix. The upper part of the blade however has a more traditional radius to give a unique combination profile: flatter through the driving area yet more convex around the splice. This treatment of the edges really demonstrates the difference between bat making and carpentry. The labels graduated metallic beading then picks up this movement whilst the edges flare into the unfeasibly large sweetspot.

The labels also reflect this unique bat making, at first sight traditional and understated, but actually the most complex, technical and finest design for a bat. The detail enhances the shape and finish, whilst telling the story of the bat.

Cricket Bat Size Guide

Bat Size	Age Range	Height Range	Bat Length	Bat Width
1	4-5	to 4'3"	25 1/4"	3 1/2"
2	6-7	4'3" - 4'6"	27 3/4"	3 1/2"
3	8	4'6" - 4'9"	28 3/4"	3 3/4"
4	9-11	4'9" - 4'11"	29 3/4"	3 3/4"
5	10-12	4'11" - 5'2"	30 3/4"	4"
6	11-13	5'2" - 5'6"	31 3/4"	4"
Harrow	12-14	5'6" - 5'9"	32 3/4"	4 1/6"
Short Handle	15+	5'9" - 6'2"	33 1/2"	4 1/4"
Long Handle	15+	over 6'2"	34 3/8"	4 1/4"

All top coaches agree with suppliers and manufacturers that choosing the correct size bat is vital for the proper technical development of young cricketers. It is important that the bat is not too long and more importantly not too heavy to hinder correct stroke play and good technique.

Junior Cricket Bat Weights

Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	Harrow
Weight	1lb 11oz to 1lb 13oz	1lb 12oz to 2lb	1lb 13oz to 2lb 1oz	2lb 1oz to 2lb 3oz	2lb 2oz to 2lb 4oz	2lb 3oz to 2lb 5oz	2lb 5oz to 2lb 7oz

The weight of a junior bat will depend on whether the bat is English or Kashmir Willow. Kashmir Willow bats tend to be at the heavier end of the scales set out below. The guide below is an estimate based on bats from all our brands.