BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
What are the best Cricket bats to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Cricket Bats in the UK is the GM Diamond Original Cricket Bat, Prime English Willow, SH.
The GM Diamond Original suits players who want an SH bat in prime English willow made in England, with a stated L555 blade length, F4.5 Powerarc face profile, Halo Grip and a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty.
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The GM Diamond Original cricket bat from Gunn & Moore is our top pick because its listing states prime English willow made in England, a traditional L555 blade length, an F4.5 Powerarc face profile, a Halo Grip and a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty. For players of 163-168cm, the GM Radon comes in Harrow size, per its title, with seasoned Grade 4 English willow; in smaller sizes, the AI SPORTS Super Star (size 3) and the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior (size 2) list Kashmir willow.
This guide compares six cricket bats from Gunn & Moore, Kookaburra, AI SPORTS and Ram Cricket on what each listing states: willow or material, size, face finish, grip and warranty. Sizes on the cards run from size 2 (Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior) to Short Handle (Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4) and SH (GM Diamond Original); the Ram Cricket Crazy bat is moulded plastic, for indoor and outdoor training.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Cricket Bats?
1Willow: the GM Diamond Original lists prime English willow made in England, the GM Radon seasoned Grade 4 English willow (its title says Prime English Willow) and the Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 Grade 6.4 English Willow. The AI SPORTS Super Star lists Grade-A Kashmir Willow and the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior Kashmir Willow; the Ram Cricket Crazy bat is moulded plastic.
2Size: the GM Diamond Original is listed as SH and the Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 as Short Handle. The GM Radon is Harrow size, which its title gives as suitable for players 163-168cm. The AI SPORTS Super Star is size 3, the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior size 2 and the Ram Cricket size 4, which its title gives as for 4'9"-5ft height.
3Face and finish: the GM Radon lists a grained GM polycarbonate cover, the Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 a Pro Shield face with natural back, and the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior a full wrap finish that its listing calls a protective coating. The GM Diamond Original and AI SPORTS Super Star listings do not mention a face cover.
4Grip: the listings name a Halo Grip (GM Diamond Original), a white Hex grip (GM Radon), a Spira grip (Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4) and a rubber chevron grip (Ram Cricket). AI SPORTS describes a comfortable grip without naming it, and the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior listing does not mention the grip.
5Warranty: the GM Diamond Original and GM Radon list a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty and the Ram Cricket bat a 1 year warranty. Both Kookaburra listings give 'Inspection required' as their warranty information, with no term, and the AI SPORTS listing does not mention a warranty.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Prime English willow, made in England (per listing)
Seasoned Grade 4 English willow; the title says Prime English Willow
Grade 6.4 English Willow
Grade-A Kashmir Willow, handcrafted
Kashmir Willow
Moulded plastic
Size
SH
Harrow, for players 163-168cm (per title)
Short Handle
3
2 (junior)
4: for 4'9"-5ft height in the title; 9-13 yrs in the feature list
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer's
1 Year Manufacturer's
'Inspection required'; no term stated
Not mentioned in the listing
'Inspection required'; no term stated
1 year
Face
F4.5 Powerarc face profile
Grained GM polycarbonate cover
Pro Shield face with natural back
Clearly visible grains on the blade face
Full wrap finish, a protective coating per the listing
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Grip
Halo Grip
White Hex grip
Spira grip
Comfortable grip and supportive handle that the listing says help reduce vibration
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Rubber chevron grip
Profile
Balanced mid swell, flowing contoured spine, traditional full blade profile; traditional…
Supplied in a range of profiles which cannot be specified at the point of order
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Well-balanced blade with a pronounced sweet spot (per listing)
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The rankings
The best Cricket Bats, ranked
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Gunn & Moore
Top Pick
GM Diamond Original Cricket Bat, Prime English Willow, SH
The GM Diamond Original suits players who want an SH bat in prime English willow made in England, with a stated L555 blade length, F4.5 Powerarc face profile, Halo Grip and a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty.
Material
Prime English willow, made in England (per listing)
Size
SH
Face
F4.5 Powerarc face profile
Profile
Balanced mid swell, flowing contoured spine, traditional full blade profile; traditional L555 blade length
Grip
Halo Grip
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer's
What we like
+Prime English willow, made in England, per the listing
+States its blade length (traditional L555) and face profile (F4.5 Powerarc)
+Describes its shape: a balanced mid swell, a flowing contoured spine and a traditional full blade profile
+1 Year Manufacturer's warranty on the listing
Worth noting
–The listing gives no player height guidance for its size
–The willow is described as prime English willow, with no grade number
The GM Radon suits players of 163-168cm, the range its title gives for the Harrow size, who want seasoned Grade 4 English willow with a polycarbonate cover and a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty, accepting that the profile cannot be chosen.
Material
Seasoned Grade 4 English willow; the title says Prime English Willow
Size
Harrow, for players 163-168cm (per title)
Face
Grained GM polycarbonate cover
Profile
Supplied in a range of profiles which cannot be specified at the point of order
Grip
White Hex grip
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer's
What we like
+Seasoned Grade 4 English willow, per the listing's feature list
+The title gives a player height range for the Harrow size: 163-168cm
+Lists a grained GM polycarbonate cover and a white Hex grip
+1 Year Manufacturer's warranty on the listing
Worth noting
–The listing says Radon bats come in a range of profiles which cannot be specified at the point of order
–Listed in Harrow size; the listing names no other sizes
Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 Ultimate Cricket Bat, Short Handle
The Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 suits players who want a Short Handle English willow bat with a Pro Shield face and a Spira grip; the listing gives no warranty term.
Material
Grade 6.4 English Willow
Size
Short Handle
Face
Pro Shield face with natural back
Grip
Spira grip
Colour
Lime
Warranty
'Inspection required'; no term stated
What we like
+Grade 6.4 English Willow, per the listing
+Pro Shield face with natural back, which the listing says is for added durability
+Spira grip, described in the listing as for comfort and control
Worth noting
–The listing's warranty information reads 'Inspection required', with no term
–The listing gives no blade profile or player height guidance
AI SPORTS Super Star Grade-A Kashmir Willow Cricket Bat, Size 3
The AI SPORTS Super Star suits players who need a size 3 Kashmir willow bat, from a range the listing gives in sizes 0 to 6, Harrow and Short Handle; the listing does not mention a warranty.
Material
Grade-A Kashmir Willow, handcrafted
Size
3
Sizes In The Range
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Harrow and Short Handle (SH)
Face
Clearly visible grains on the blade face
Profile
Well-balanced blade with a pronounced sweet spot (per listing)
Grip
Comfortable grip and supportive handle that the listing says help reduce vibration
Warranty
Not mentioned in the listing
What we like
+Grade-A Kashmir Willow with clearly visible grains on the blade face, per the listing
+The range comes in sizes 0 to 6, Harrow and Short Handle (SH), per the listing
+AI SPORTS says the grip and handle help reduce vibration
Worth noting
–The listing does not mention a warranty
–The listing gives no player height or age guidance for size 3, and no weight or handle length
£24.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior Cricket Bat, Kashmir Willow, Size 2
The Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior suits junior players who need a size 2 Kashmir willow bat with a full wrap finish; the listing gives no warranty term or height guidance.
Material
Kashmir Willow
Size
2 (junior)
Sizes In The Range
Short Handle, Harrow, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0
Face
Full wrap finish, a protective coating per the listing
Colour
Holographic
Warranty
'Inspection required'; no term stated
What we like
+A junior bat in size 2, per the title
+Full wrap finish, which the listing describes as a protective coating
+The range comes in Short Handle, Harrow and sizes 6 to 0, per the listing
Worth noting
–The listing's warranty information reads 'Inspection required', with no term
–The listing gives no player height or age range for size 2, and no grip, handle length or weight
The Ram Cricket Crazy Cricket Bat suits indoor and outdoor training: the listing describes a moulded plastic bat with a rubber chevron grip, sized for 4'9"-5ft height, with a 1 year warranty.
Material
Moulded plastic
Size
4: for 4'9"-5ft height in the title; 9-13 yrs in the feature list
Grip
Rubber chevron grip
Use
Indoor and outdoor training, per the title
Warranty
1 year
What we like
+Moulded plastic construction, which the listing describes as strong yet lightweight
+Rubber chevron grip, which the listing says is for comfortable handling and shock absorption
+States who size 4 suits: 4'9"-5ft height in the title, 9-13 yrs in the feature list
+1 year warranty on the listing
Worth noting
–A plastic training bat, not a willow bat
–The listing gives two different size lists: 6 sizes (0,2,3,4,5,6) in one place, and SH, 6, 4, 2 and 0 in another
£15.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 07:00 (London time). Details
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Editor's Note
Player height appears on two of these six listings: the GM Radon gives 163-168cm for its Harrow size and the Ram Cricket 4'9"-5ft for its size 4; the other four name a size without a height. The GM Radon listing also says its profile cannot be specified at the point of order, and neither Kookaburra listing gives a warranty term.
Our Take
As a default, the GM Diamond Original: its listing states prime English willow made in England, an L555 blade length and F4.5 Powerarc face profile, a Halo Grip and a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty. For a player of 163-168cm, the GM Radon in Harrow size lists seasoned Grade 4 English willow and a grained polycarbonate cover. For indoor and outdoor training, the Ram Cricket Crazy bat is moulded plastic with a rubber chevron grip and a 1 year warranty.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which of these cricket bats are English willow and which are Kashmir willow?
The GM Diamond Original (prime English willow), the GM Radon (seasoned Grade 4 English willow) and the Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 (Grade 6.4 English Willow) list English willow. The AI SPORTS Super Star (Grade-A Kashmir Willow) and the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior list Kashmir willow. The Ram Cricket Crazy bat is moulded plastic.
How do cricket bat sizes match a player's height or age?
Two listings here say. GM's title gives its Radon in Harrow size as suitable for players 163-168cm. Ram Cricket's title gives its size 4 as for 4'9"-5ft height, and its feature list gives ages for its sizes: SH (Short-Handle/Adults), 6 (13 yrs +), 4 (9-13 yrs), 2 (5-9 yrs) and 0 (3-6 yrs). The other listings give no height or age range for their sizes.
What sizes do these cricket bats come in?
The cards here are SH (GM Diamond Original), Short Handle (Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4), Harrow (GM Radon), size 4 (Ram Cricket), size 3 (AI SPORTS Super Star) and size 2 (Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior). AI SPORTS says its range comes in sizes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Harrow and Short Handle (SH), and Kookaburra lists the Prism 10.1 range in Short Handle, Harrow, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0.
Which of these cricket bats list a face cover or finish?
The GM Radon lists a grained GM polycarbonate cover (Grained DuraCover in its title), the Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 a Pro Shield face with natural back, and the Kookaburra Prism 10.1 Junior a full wrap finish that its listing calls a protective coating. The GM Diamond Original and AI SPORTS Super Star listings do not mention a face cover.
Do cricket bats come with a warranty?
On these listings: a 1 Year Manufacturer's warranty on the GM Diamond Original and the GM Radon, and a 1 year warranty on the Ram Cricket Crazy bat. The Kookaburra Kahuna 6.4 and Prism 10.1 Junior listings give 'Inspection required' as their warranty information, with no term, and the AI SPORTS Super Star listing does not mention a warranty.
What is a plastic cricket bat for?
Ram Cricket describes its Crazy Cricket bat as an indoor and outdoor training bat, made from strong yet lightweight moulded plastic with a rubber chevron grip, and says it comes in sizes for kids and adults.
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