Guide to Applying Batting Grip

Mar 7, 2025

How to Apply a New Batting Grip Using a Grip Cone

Introduction

  • Presenter: Lachlan from the Kookaburra Bat Cave
  • Objective: Demonstrate how to use a grip cone to apply a new batting grip to a cricket bat.
  • Grip cone cost: Approximately $15
  • Availability: Cricket specialists and online at kookaburrasport.com
  • Purpose: Designed exclusively for fitting a new bat grip onto a cricket bat.

Removing the Existing Bat Grip

  1. Remove Tape: Unwind the tape at the bottom of the existing grip.
  2. Roll Up the Grip: Start from the base and roll it towards the handle's end to completely remove the old grip.

Preparing the New Grip

  • Kookaburra offers a variety of colors and styles of grips.
  • Example: Max grip with an octopus pattern at the top hand and a player's pattern at the bottom hand.
  • Orientation: Ensure the player's section of the grip is at the bottom hand of the handle.

Loading the Grip onto the Cone

  1. Reverse Positioning: Place the part intended for the bottom at the top when loading onto the grip cone.
  2. Roll Up the Grip: Roll the grip up onto the cone until it comes off the end.

Applying the Grip to the Bat Handle

  1. Positioning: Place the bat between your legs for stability.
  2. Load the Cone: Place the cone on top of the handle and roll the grip down until it drops off the cone.

Adjusting the Grip on the Bat Handle

  • Excess Grip: If excess grip doubles back, roll the remaining grip down and over it, then towards the shoulder of the bat.
  • Aligning: Slide the grip about half an inch to ensure it finishes perfectly over the end of the binding.
  • Final Adjustments: Roll the remainder of the grip towards the handle’s top and secure any excess with your palm.

Optional Grip Tape Application

  • Purpose: Prevents grip from sliding during use.
  • Application: Thin layer around the bottom of the grip.

Conclusion

  • Your new Kookaburra bat grip is fitted and ready for use.
  • Encouragement to score more runs with the newly gripped bat.
  • For more how-to videos, visit the Kookaburra YouTube channel.

The video is a practical guide for cricket players to replace their bat grips using a grip cone, ensuring proper handling and maintenance of cricket equipment.