How to Put a New Grip on a Cricket Bat

Cricket bats regularly need to have their grips changed. The grip, made of a rubbery material, helps the player keep a good hold on the bat, but over time it becomes less-effective and thus must be changed. There is a specific device, called a "Squid," for regripping Cricket bats, which makes the process quite easy to do.

Things You'll Need

  • New grip
  • Squid grip changer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Make sure the bat looks OK and is worth putting a new grip on. No need to put on a new grip if the bat is in bad shape.

    • 2

      Take out the "Squid" and place the cylinder of the device onto the rods of the device. Place the six accompanied rods into the holes with the ring side still sticking out.

    • 3

      Place the new grip on the top of the cylinder. There is no need to push the grip down too much onto the device, just slip it on gently. Place the Squid, with the grip on it, onto the top of the bat. Push down a bit with your hand on the side of the squid to make sure it's on the bat well.

    • 4

      Using two hands, place three fingers from each hand into the rings on the rods. Your hands should be facing the front and back of the bat. Pull down on the rings, and the grip will slide onto the bat. Continue pulling until the grip is completely down the handle.

    • 5

      Remove the cylinder from the top of the bat. Take hold of the bat from the bottom, and quickly pull down on each ring to remove them. Remove the rings one at a time. Once you have removed each ring, the grip will be securely placed onto the bat.