What this is for
Every cricket bat needs knocking in before it faces a hard ball. You can put the hours in yourself, or send it to us and we will do it properly.
What we do
We oil the bat first. Then it goes on our knocking in machine for 10k plus knocks. After that the edges and toe are knocked by hand, and the edges rolled by hand. If you have asked for a facing or shoe goo, that goes on last.
Your bat comes back ready for the nets against old balls. It still needs to be worked through before you use it in a game.
Sending your bat to us
Post it or drop it off at 8 Brodie Street, Rydalmere NSW 2116, and write your order number on the box.
Please don't send your bat in a bat cover. Covers get separated from bats around the workshop and we can't guarantee yours will come back to you. Post or drop off the bare bat only.
Please don't send a bat that already has a facing on it, because the knocking in machine will damage it. If yours has one, add a resleeve to your order.
How long it takes
1 to 2 working days once your bat is with us.
See all cricket bat repairs, any brand, in our Sydney workshop.
Pickup available at JPGavan HQ
Usually ready in 2 hours
Getting your bat to us is easy
Order your repair above, then choose whichever works for you — post your bat in, or drop it off at the workshop.
📦 Post it in
- Order the repair you need on this page.
- Pop your bat in a box and/or wrap it well in bubble wrap. Include a note with your name and order number.
- Take it to your local post office and send it to the address below.
JPGavan Repairs
8 Brodie St
Rydalmere NSW 2116
We'll message you as soon as your bat arrives, and again when it's on its way home.
🏠 Drop it in
Bring your bat to the JPGavan workshop and hand it to us in person — we're happy to look it over with you and confirm exactly what it needs.
JPGavan Repairs
8 Brodie St
Rydalmere NSW 2116