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JPGavan Test grade custom cricket bat

Handcrafted in our Sydney workshop

JPG Custom Shop

Custom Made Cricket Bat

4.9 / 5 rating from 4700+ bats sold

English willow, handcrafted in Sydney and built to your exact spec. Pick your willow, set your size and weight, choose the details. Custom bats take up to 2 weeks.

$699Test willow

Handmade to order in Sydney. Custom bats take up to 2 weeks. Delivered to your door, or pick up from JPG HQ in Sydney.

About your custom bat

How your custom bat comes together
1

Pick your willow

Choose from Featherblade, Professional Plus, Limited Edition, Test or Performance grade.

2

Customise everything else

Size, weight, handle, sweetspot, profile, stickers, grip, facing and engraving.

3

We handcraft it

Handmade in our Sydney workshop, ready in around 2 weeks.

4

Delivered to your door

Or visit JPG HQ and watch your bat being made in 90 minutes.

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 $1,749. Low density English willow, the same grade used by top professional and international players. Hand-selected for elite pickup and power.

Professional Plus $1,299. Grade 1+ English willow with 10+ straight, perfect grains. Outstanding balance and power for serious cricketers.

Limited Edition $999. Grade 1 English willow with 6 to 9 straight, perfect grains. Premium feel and performance.

Test $699. Grade 2 English willow. May carry some cosmetic imperfections not tied to grain count, but these won't affect performance.

Performance $499. Grade 3 English willow at the most accessible price. May carry imperfections that can affect performance in some cases.

Bat size guide

Choosing the right bat size is the first step to finding a bat you'll enjoy using. As a general guide:

HeightSizeBlade length
Under 145cmSize 4745mm
145 to 150cmSize 5770mm
150 to 165cmSize 6790mm
165 to 173cmHarrow805mm
170 to 180cmSmall Mens (SM)835mm
175 to 183cmShort Blade (SB)840mm
173 to 188cmShort Handle (SH)850mm
Over 188cmLong Blade (LB)865mm
Over 195cmLB+ / Long Handle880mm

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.

Watch your bat being made in Sydney

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.

90 minute session. $50 deposit, credited to your bat. JPG HQ, Sydney. Book your session

Bat care, warranty and shipping

Bat care and knocking in, the 12-month warranty, shipping and turnaround are all covered on our FAQs page.

Still have questions? We're here to help make you your perfect cricket bat. +61 451 293 028 or Orders@JPGavan.com.au

$699Test willow

JPG Custom Shop

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Design your new JPGavan Custom bat.

Josh Gavan shaping a custom cricket bat at the JPGavan workshop in Sydney

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

Start making my bat
Handmade JPGavan cricket bat lying face up, from handle to toe, with the JPGavan carbon sticker on the blade

Custom Bat Builder Online

Design your new JPGavan Custom bat.

Smoothing the face of a JPGavan blade by hand 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
Graded willow clefts stacked at JPG HQ 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 detail

Not sure? Trust the bat maker. You can switch to full detail at any time and nothing you've picked is lost.

Josh Gavan shaping a cricket bat at the JPGavan workshop in Sydney

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.

1

Pick your willow

Choose from Featherblade, Professional Plus, Limited Edition, Test or Performance grade.

2

Customise everything else

Size, weight, handle, sweetspot, profile, stickers, grip, facing and engraving.

3

We handcraft it

Handmade in our Sydney workshop, ready in around 2 weeks.

4

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.

JPGavan Featherblade custom cricket bat

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 willow
JPGavan Professional Plus custom cricket bat

Professional 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 willow
JPGavan Limited Edition custom cricket bat

Limited 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 willow
JPGavan Test custom cricket bat

Test

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 willow
JPGavan Performance custom cricket bat

Performance

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 willow
Know exactly what you want? Skip to advanced specifications Buying for someone else? Grab a gift card instead Want to watch it made? Book a 90-minute workshop session

Not 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:

HeightSizeBlade length
Under 145cmSize 4745mm
145 to 150cmSize 5770mm
150 to 165cmSize 6790mm
165 to 173cmHarrow805mm
170 to 180cmSmall Mens (SM)835mm
175 to 183cmShort Blade (SB)840mm
173 to 188cmShort Handle (SH)850mm
Over 188cmLong Blade (LB)865mm
Over 195cmLB+ / Long Handle880mm

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.

Still unsure what to choose? Ask Josh for advice

A workshop session at JPG HQ in Sydney

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.

90 minute session · $50 deposit, credited to your bat · JPG HQ, Sydney

Book your session

Trusted by cricketers

Why cricketers trust JPGavan

4.9 / 5

rating from 4700+ bats sold

Bat care, warranty & shipping

Bat care & knocking in · 12-month warranty · Shipping & turnaround

The viral JPGavan Torpedo

Custom JPGavan Torpedo cricket bat

Custom JPGavan Torpedo

$499
Custom JPGavan Torpedo 2.0 cricket bat

Custom JPGavan Torpedo 2.0

$499

As seen on TV

Still have questions? We're here to help make you your perfect cricket bat.
+61 451 293 028 · Orders@JPGavan.com.au

Custom Shop
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 from 455 reviews · Handmade in Sydney since 2012 · Custom bats from $499
Your build Front & back
JPG FRONT JPGAVAN JPG BACK
MID MIDDLE SIDE PROFILE toe →
BAT PROFILE · FROM THE TOE SEMI CONCAVED
BOTTOM THIRD · FRONT ON ROUND TOE
HANDLE CROSS-SECTION ROUND SEMI OVAL OVAL SEMI OVAL · STANDARD
Step 1

Choose your bat

Every JPGavan custom bat is handmade from English willow to your spec below - the grade sets the cleft it starts from.

Selected: Test · $699
Pro tip: grading is based on looks alone. Higher grades have straighter, more even grain and cleaner faces. Only Performance (Grade 3) may carry marks that affect how it plays - in every other grade, looks never change performance.

Buying for someone else? Grab a gift card · Want to watch it made? Book a 90-minute workshop session

Step 2

Grip colour

Every JPGavan custom bat is fitted with our chevron grip. Pick the colour that suits your kit - it changes on the model above as you go.

Selected: White
Step 3

Sticker set

Selected: none yet - tap a colour to see the set on your bat
Step 4

Size

Most adults play Short Handle. Use the guide below to match your height.

Full size guide - junior to adult
Size Height Blade length
Size 4 Under 4'9" (under 145cm) 745mm
Size 5 4'9" - 4'11" (145-150cm) 770mm
Size 6 4'11" - 5'5" (150-165cm) 790mm
Harrow 5'5" - 5'8" (165-173cm) 805mm
Small Mens (SM) 5'7" - 5'11" (170-180cm) 835mm
Short Blade (SB) 5'9" - 6'0" (175-183cm) 840mm
Short Handle (SH) 5'8" - 6'2" (173-188cm) 850mm
Long Blade (LB) Over 6'2" (over 188cm) 865mm
Long Blade+ / Long Handle Over 6'5" (over 195cm) 880mm
Short Handle: the standard adult size - suits most players roughly 168-188cm.
Step 5

Weight

Type your preferred weight in grams or pounds and ounces. Not sure? Most fully grown men play 2lb 7oz to 2lb 10oz and most fully grown women play 2lb 6oz to 2lb 8oz.

≈ 1,134g
Advice: lighter bats swing faster and help late adjustments - great for timing players. Heavier bats put more mass behind the ball for power hitters. If in doubt, go lighter: a bat you can control beats one that controls you. A thick handle or extra grips will add roughly 1oz each on top. Please allow about +-0.5oz (roughly 15g) on the final weight due to sanding and finishing - we usually get it closer than that.
Step 6

Sweet spot

The sweet spot is the thickest part of the blade - where the bat hits hardest. The model above has rotated to show your bat side on, spine up, with your sweet spot zone highlighted in gold.

How to choose: think about the pitches you play on. Low and slow decks reward a low middle for driving along the ground. Hard, bouncy decks suit a high middle for back-foot play and the pull and cut. A mid middle is the all-rounder and our most popular pick.
Step 7

Bat profile

Concaving is the curve between the edge and the spine on the back of the bat, measured at the sweet spot.

Step 8

Toe shape

The model is now front on, looking at the bottom third of your bat.

Please note: square toes look great but cop more damage in play - digging out yorkers and tapping the crease all lands on those corners. Toe damage on square-toe bats is not covered under warranty. Round is our recommendation.
Step 9

Handle

The top of the handle is always round - this shapes where your bottom hand sits.

Shape

Thickness

Quick guide: big hands, thick handle. Small hands, thin. Round rolls in the hands - made for bottom-hand players and anyone who angles the face. Oval locks the face straight - the classic top-hand pick. Semi oval? Best of both, and right for most.
Step 10

Choose your cleft

These are the actual pieces of English willow available in your grade right now - the one you pick becomes your bat. Leave it on Bat maker's pick and we'll select the best cleft on the rack for your spec.

How to pick a cleft: the lighter the willow, the more power we can put in the bat. Pick a few you like the look of and go with the lightest one - the weight is written on the face.
Step 11

Extras

The fun bit. Finish your bat exactly how you want it.

Extra grips

A 2nd or 3rd grip stacked on the handle - thickens the feel and softens vibration. Fitted for you.

$8 each
1

Facing

A protective layer over the face. Clear film keeps the willow visible and guards against surface cracking. Fibre tape is the tougher, old-school option.

Toe protection

Shoe Goo seals the toe against moisture for everyday protection. A rubber toe guard is the heavy-duty option for wet grounds and hard tapping.

Knocking in

Every new bat must be knocked in before play. Do it yourself at home (see our bat care guide) or we'll do it properly in the workshop before it ships.

$80

Personalisation - laser engraving

Your name or initials engraved on the bat in a classic engraved-capitals style. On the back or the edge - never the front.

$20
Where should it go?

Custom artwork engraving

Upload a logo or design and we'll engrave it. The laser only cuts in one tone, so your file is converted to black and white - check the preview.

$50
Tap to upload your artwork (PNG or JPG)
Step 12

Anything else?

Tell us anything at all about how you want your bat - pickup preference, a bat you loved that we should match, edge size, whatever helps. The more detail the better.

Meet your bat makers

Built by a cricketer, for cricketers.

Josh Gavan, JPGavan founder

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.

Every JPGavan bat is still 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 GavanFounder, JPGavan Cricket
The process

How your custom bat comes together

Four simple steps from picking your willow to playing your first innings.

1

Pick your willow

Choose from Featherblade, Professional Plus, Limited Edition, Test or Performance grade.

2

Customise everything else

Size, weight, handle, sweet spot, profile, stickers, grip, facing and engraving.

3

We handcraft it

Handmade in our Sydney workshop, ready in around 2 weeks.

4

Delivered to your door

Or visit JPG HQ and watch your bat being made in 90 minutes.

Inside JPG HQ

Handmade in our Sydney workshop

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Good to know

Bat care, warranty and shipping

Bat care and knocking in: oil your bat before knocking in, then knock in for several hours focusing on the toe and edges before facing old balls in the nets. Read the full bat care guide
Warranty: all JPGavan bats purchased within 12 months are repaired free of charge if a fault occurs from normal play. Damage from wear and tear, misuse or bad shots is not covered. Read the full warranty terms
Shipping and turnaround: custom bats currently take around 2 weeks to make. Adding knocking in only adds 1-2 days thanks to our in-house machine. Wondering about the current lead time? Get in touch
As seen on TV

JPGavan in the media

Featured on Channel 7 during the Big Bash and on the ABC.

Still have questions? We're here to help make you your perfect cricket bat. 0447 670 311 · Josh@JPGavan.com

Test · Short Handle · Mid
$699 willow