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Do you remember using Linseed oil on bats.

In reply to tc1

Lots of players still use linseed oil in their bats.

It tends to soften up the top grains of the face for better ping.

The trick is to used just a teaspoon size amount then let it sit overnight. Then knock it in with a mallet, sand off with very fine grit sandpaper then repeat the process 2-3 more times.

If the bat is of even average grade Willow it will make the face soft, springy, and responsive and of course hydrate the wood to prevent cracking or breaking.

In reply to SnoopDog

My first bat was sent from England by my dad, I oil it every night back in 20th century.

I did not know that modern bats reqire Linseed oil.

In reply to tc1

I remember that well!!!

In reply to tc1

Modern bats which have no covering on the face will require oiling.

Otherwise the face will dry out and start cracking and may then lead to breakage.

Body lotion great as well

In reply to SnoopDog

Indeed. New bats still should get the treatment
These ‘ready to use’ bats are bought year in and year out and they don’t last.
Machine knocking-in isn’t ideal.

In reply to SnoopDog


I did not know that modern day bats require the same treatment as my old Everton and Kanhai bats. thanks

In reply to tc1

Indeed. Light oiling on new bats is a must for performance and longevity.

In reply to Halliwell

For sure. If I buy a new bat with extratec on the face I’ll peel it off, oil and sand the face, knock it in by hand, then reapply new extratec or fibretec. I’ll apply oil on the toe as well.

The bat will most likely last for years.

In reply to tc1

Certainly! I di it all the time. I then strung up a ball in a sock somewhere and seasoned the oiled bat for hours.


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In reply to Ewart
That's how it is done yes. Anyone remember the bats SS for sure that had a lil pin-sized hole in the bottom? you poured the linseed in a container and put the bat in overnight. The willow soaked up the oil. You then used a chamois rag to wipe excess oil before 'malleting' or hitting the hanging socked-ball

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Yes indeed.

In reply to Brerzerk


I thought you was generation X

Current West indies batsmen would not know about this since they hardly use their bats a lot ....

In reply to tc1
When I left Guyana as a 13 year old I left my prized bat behind. If I remember correctly it was meant for softball but I applied oil anyway and played hardball with it.

In reply to Titleist


I applied linseed oil to my rohan Kanhai and Everton Weekes regularly.

In reply to tc1
Do you know the weights of your bats?
I was given a Slazenger V 100 5 Star Viv Richards to assist me with my golf swing, it is heavy.

In reply to openning


i have'nt hold a bat since the 80s, my first was a no-name my dad sent for me when I was in primary school.

In reply to tc1
I quite about that time also, but my Antiguan brother gave me one his bats, to practice my golf swing, I was an addict to the golf swing, with my clubs, hitting the walls with my clubs.
I am banned from taking golf clubs out of my car, when I visit my family.
I can get up in the middle of the night and practice a dance move, or swing a golf club