JPG Custom Shop · Sydney
Build your custom JPGavan cricket bat.
Pick your willow, then everything else. Handcrafted in Sydney since 2012, or watch it made in front of you at JPG HQ.
4.9/5 rating from 4700+ bats sold · Custom bats from $499 · 2 week lead time on custom bats
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Custom Bat Builder Online
Design your new JPGavan Custom bat.
About 2 minutes
Trust the bat maker
Tell us what you like in a bat: size, weight, where you want the middle, and sticker colour. Our bat makers take it from there and shape the best possible bat for you.
Start my build
About 5 minutes
Built to your spec
Know what you want in your next bat? Customise it fully and in great detail: exact weight in lb/oz or grams, concaving, toe shape, handle thickness, grip, engraving, even the piece of willow it is made from.
Customise every detailNot sure? Trust the bat maker. You can switch to full detail at any time and nothing you've picked is lost.
A passion for cricket. Josh Gavan.
I started JPGavan Cricket when I was 16, in 2012, driven by a passion for the game and a belief that cricketers deserved a more personal bat-making experience.
JPGavan specialise in bats handcrafted here in Sydney by our small team. I personally run every in-person workshop session at JPG HQ, so if you visit, you're working with me directly. Online custom orders are handcrafted with the same care by our team of bat makers, trained by me to the same exacting standard.
We love working with cricketers of every level, from juniors to internationals, to find and make the bat that's right for them. Every bat is shaped, checked and finished by hand.
Josh Gavan Founder, JPGavan Cricket
The process
How your custom bat comes together
Four simple steps from picking your willow to playing your first innings.
Pick your willow
Choose from Featherblade, Professional Plus, Limited Edition, Test or Performance grade.
Customise everything else
Size, weight, handle, sweetspot, profile, stickers, grip, facing and engraving.
We handcraft it
Handmade in our Sydney workshop, ready in around 2 weeks.
Delivered to your door
Or visit JPG HQ and watch your bat being made in 90 minutes.
Handcrafted to order
Select your willow
Every grade is handcrafted to the same exacting standard. We can get every grade performing well, the difference between grades is the grain structure and cleanness of the willow.
Featherblade
Pro willow · low density
Ping rating95-100
Low density English Willow, the same grade used by top professional and international players. Hand-selected for elite pickup and power.
$1,749
Select this willowProfessional Plus
Grade 1+ · 10+ straight grains
Ping rating85-95
Grade 1+ English Willow with 10+ straight, perfect grains. Outstanding balance and power for serious cricketers.
$1,299
Select this willowLimited Edition
Grade 1 · 6 to 9 grains
Ping rating80-90
Grade 1 English Willow with 6 to 9 straight, perfect grains. Premium feel and performance.
$999
Select this willowTest
Grade 2 · best value for money
Ping rating80-90
Grade 2 English Willow. May carry some cosmetic imperfections not tied to grain count, but these won't affect performance.
$699
Select this willowPerformance
Grade 3 · best price
Ping rating75-90
Grade 3 English Willow at the most accessible price. May carry imperfections that can affect performance in some cases.
$499
Select this willowNot sure what to get?
Size & weight guide
A quick guide to help you land on the right size and weight before you order.
Bat size guide
Choosing the right bat size is the first step to finding a bat you'll enjoy using. As a general guide:
| Height | Size | Blade length |
|---|---|---|
| Under 145cm | Size 4 | 745mm |
| 145 to 150cm | Size 5 | 770mm |
| 150 to 165cm | Size 6 | 790mm |
| 165 to 173cm | Harrow | 805mm |
| 170 to 180cm | Small Mens (SM) | 835mm |
| 175 to 183cm | Short Blade (SB) | 840mm |
| 173 to 188cm | Short Handle (SH) | 850mm |
| Over 188cm | Long Blade (LB) | 865mm |
| Over 195cm | LB+ / Long Handle | 880mm |
Most adult players use a Short Handle (SH). Height is a great starting point, but your batting style and personal preference also matter. Still unsure? Get in touch and we'll help you choose the right size for your game.
Weight guide
Most adult bats sit between 2lb 7oz and 2lb 10oz. The right weight balances power with control. You should be able to play every shot at full pace without it feeling like hard work.
- Male: 2lb 7oz to 2lb 10oz is standard. 2lb 12oz and up is on the heavier side and needs real strength to use well, though it suits some big-hitting players who want extra power.
- Female: 2lb 4oz to 2lb 7oz is typically ideal.
- Too heavy: harder to play shots quickly, tires you out over a long innings.
- Too light: can lack the power to put shots away.
Every custom bat is built to your exact weight, and Josh can help you land on the right number based on your strength and playing style.
Sydney visitors
Watch your bat being made, live.
This isn't a factory tour. Work alongside Josh in the Sydney workshop and build your dream cricket bat from scratch, in just 90 minutes. Choose your willow, talk through your game, and watch it take shape in front of you.
Book your sessionTrusted by cricketers
Why cricketers trust JPGavan
rating from 4700+ bats sold
Bat care, warranty & shipping
Bat care & knocking in · 12-month warranty · Shipping & turnaround
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Still have questions? We're here to help make you your perfect cricket bat.
0447 670 311 · Orders@JPGavan.com.au