Salix POD Finite Cricket Bat

POD Finite
Flatter faced yet still bowed with a long, deep, mid driving area and impossibly thick edges, we concave sand through the back of the blade just enough to reduce weight whilst keeping the essential depth and weight of wood through the bats core. The result is the greatest and most rewarding playing surface, with lightest pick up and superb manoeuvrability. Every angle is precisely shaped and smoothed through our unique sanding so the bat undulates in form, more sculpture than carpentry. Chosen from the best of the best clefts, the Pod is performance in its highest state.

- Finite Grade - Made from the very Best clefts of English Willow - Top grade clefts are only available in very small numbers, against huge investment across the grades, hence the new Finite in Pod and SLX only: these clefts are in finite supply.
- Natural Finish - further preparation required (see details below)

- flatter face (3mm radius from centre to edge of blade)
- thick edges
- mid driving area
- deep, long bow
- shallow concave sanding
- rounder handle


Preparation of natural finish bats
The bat needs several light coats of Salix bat wax or raw linseed oil, allowing each coat to dry separately. Knocking in can commence from the first coat using an old, good quality cricket ball. Knock in the face with the ball through practice such as throw downs or applying the ball in a sock. Before the first game or nets, and after buffing off any excess wax/oil, carefully apply anti-scuff to the face, being careful not to cause damage to the wood when trimming (do not trim on the bat). Anti-scuff facing is essential for the first season, but at the close, please remove the facing across the grain (left to right), sand and oil/wax again. This is the best route to a long lasting, optimal performing 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.