Kids Cricket Bats

Shop kids cricket bats and junior cricket bats at Pro:Direct Cricket from Gunn & Moore, Gray-Nicolls, Kookaburra, adidas, New Balance, DSC, Newbery, Chase and more. With more than 300 bats in the range, the useful place to start is size and pickup. A junior cricket bat that is too long or too heavy can make the swing harder than it needs to be, so getting something a young player can move comfortably is more important than chasing the biggest profile on the rack.

Bat size should suit the player now, rather than leaving a huge amount of room to grow. Junior cricket bats run through different sizes and into Harrow options for older young players, so use the bat size guide alongside height and how the bat feels in hand. If they have to drag the bat through the swing or keep dropping the toe, going bigger has probably worked against you.

Weight is only part of the story. Two kids cricket bats can look similar on paper and feel very different when picked up. Balance and pickup affect how easily a young batter can get the bat moving, especially against quicker bowling or when playing off the back foot. For newer players, an easier pickup usually makes more sense than choosing a heavier bat simply because it looks more substantial.

Willow and price give parents another way to narrow the range. There are junior bats across different materials and grades, from more accessible school and training options through to higher-spec bats for young cricketers playing regularly. Spending more can get you a better grade of willow and finish, but the right size and manageable pickup still matter more. A beautifully made bat that is too heavy will remain beautifully made while arriving late on the ball.

The current range includes Gunn & Moore Diamond, Rival and Aion junior bats, Gray-Nicolls Havoc, Vapour and Ventus models, Kookaburra Kahuna, Rapid, Prism and Nickel, adidas Incurza, New Balance TC and DC ranges, plus options from DSC, Newbery, Chase and others. Brand is useful once you know the size, weight and budget you are looking for.

Browse kids cricket bats by size, brand, willow and price, then compare the pickup before settling on the final bat. For a first hardball bat, school cricket or regular junior club matches, the aim is much the same: give them something they can swing properly and let the runs come afterwards.