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Free knocking in serviceOur fully comprehensive knocking in service is free on selected cricket bats
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Talent Cricket, Unit 2, 31 Bakewell Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5QY, England
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Hi, with the free knocking in option with bat is it still oiled & fitted with anti scuff sheet? And will it require further knocking in? Will be a size 6 junior bat
Posted by John Williams on 23/05/2024
Reply from Talent Cricket on 23/05/2024
Hi, yes the bat will be oiled, before knocking in and then an anti scuff sheet will be fitted afterwards. The bat won't require any further knocking in.
If I order a brand new bat, could I have it sent straight to you for knocking on? Save me paying double postage? It would be addressed to my name, at your address?
Posted by Gavan Charlesworth on 10/01/2024
Reply from Talent Cricket on 11/01/2024
Hi, no problem. If you order the knocking in service online, just add a note in the 'additional notes' section to advise that this is what is happening.
Hi Was wondering if I can drop and pick my cricket bat off for a knocking service and scuff sheet? And how long this would take? I live around Leicester Thanks Sid
Posted by Sid on 29/11/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 29/11/2023
Hi Sid, no problem to drop the bat in. The knocking in service is currently taking approximately 7 days,
Hi My bat already has an anti-scuff sheet. Will the process replace this or just knock-in with it?
Posted by Craig Willis on 04/10/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 04/10/2023
Hi, we would normally knock the bat in with the scuff sheet on.
Hello, Is the knocking in service as simple as sending the bat to you and then you return the bat once it’s been knocked in?
Posted by Ashley wills on 11/07/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 11/07/2023
Hi, yes it is. Just order the service online and then forward the bat to us along with your order number.
If I purchase a bat and add knocking in can it be returned using 14 day return policy if necessary?
Posted by John on 29/05/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 29/05/2023
Hi, yes no problem.
Can I send it from Scotland for knocking? I would courier to you, how would I get it back? Could you please let me know.
Posted by Mohandoss Ilangovan on 06/05/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 06/05/2023
Hi, if you order the service it will include carriage back to your address.
if i ask for no scuff sheet do you still oil the bat
Posted by Louis Crerar on 29/04/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 29/04/2023
Hi, yes we would.
do you oil the cricket bat
Posted by louis on 14/04/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 14/04/2023
Hi, yes we do.
if we give you 2 bet then can we get any discount on it ?
Posted by KRISHNA on 09/03/2023
Reply from Talent Cricket on 10/03/2023
Hi, sorry we are unable to do this.
Hi,if i payed double would you knock the bat in again and would you recommend this?! Thanks
Posted by Simon Turner on 12/01/2022
Reply from Talent Cricket on 12/01/2022
Hi, our knocking in service is comprehensive so there would be no need to do it twice.
Hi, I have a new gray Nicholls adult bat and a junior puma bat (harrow-pre knocked in) and wanted to know if you could knock in both? If so how do I arrange this and what is the coatings please? Regards. Ian
Posted by Ian Brotherton on 16/11/2021
Reply from Talent Cricket on 16/11/2021
Hi Ian, there are 2 ways to do this. If you live locally to us you could bring them into our store in Loughborough. If this isn't possible then you could order the service online and forward the bats to us at our Loughborough address.
Hi, I’ve just ordered a brand new bat from gray nicholls and hasn’t had any knocking in since buying, do I just send my bat to yourselfs and you knock it in for me?
Posted by Kieron on 16/03/2021
Reply from Talent Cricket on 16/03/2021
Hi, if you order the service on our website and then forward the bat to us we will be able to do this for you.
if I sent you a bet to knock in would you remove the facesheet for me as well?
Posted by robbie skelton on 27/02/2021
Reply from Talent Cricket on 27/02/2021
Hi, no we wouldn't remove any facing sheets.
Hi there just orderd a new bat do I have to post it to you or can I drop it off. Also are you still operating due to the national lockdown?
Posted by Sam Phillips on 17/01/2021
Reply from Talent Cricket on 18/01/2021
Hi, we are operating our online service as normal during lockdown. If you order the service through the website and either send or drop it off, that is fine. If you are looking to drop it off please get in touch in advance to make sure someone is going to be in the shop.
do I just send my cricket bat
Posted by Josh Harrison on 08/01/2021
Reply from Talent Cricket on 08/01/2021
Hi, order the service online first and then forward your bat with the order number for reference.
Hi if buy knew bat and it has all ready got anti scuff shit on it all ready would u be able to still knock in thanks adam
Posted by adam jest on 28/11/2020
Reply from Talent Cricket on 28/11/2020
Hi, yes we can.
Is it possible to send 2 bats for knocking in? One has a bit of damage to the toe but I’m not concerned about it and I’m gunna use it until it dies. The other is brand new and I’d rather it gets professionally knocked in instead of me doing it
Posted by Daniel Skipper on 28/06/2020
Reply from Talent Cricket on 28/06/2020
Hi, yes no problem. If you order our knocking in service online and the forward the bat to us we will get this done for you.
Is this service still available with the current covid 19 outbrrssk
Posted by John on 03/05/2020
Reply from Talent Cricket on 03/05/2020
Hi John, yes absolutely, we are still operating this service.
Hi roughly how long is your turn around at this time of year? Also where can I find the address to send the bat to?
Posted by Bradley Flood on 09/03/2020
Reply from Talent Cricket on 09/03/2020
Hi, currently 7 to 10 days turn around time. Our address is - Talent Cricket Unit 2 31 Bakewell Rd Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 5QY
If I was to send two bats in (one with scuff sheet, one without) how long would it take and would the price change per bat?
Posted by Merryl on 29/02/2020
Reply from Talent Cricket on 29/02/2020
Hi, the price is a set price and the knocking in process is currently taking 7 to 10 days.
The knocking you do is it knocked professionally and ready to use in nets ?
Posted by Rohit Khimraj on 20/02/2020
Reply from Talent Cricket on 23/02/2020
Hi, yes it is completed by hand with a lignum vitae mallet.
Where are you situatedBADGER
Posted by John todd on 16/10/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 19/10/2019
Hi, we are located in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Hello, Would like to knock in 3x bats. Whats the best price you can do and whats the turnaround time now?
Posted by Bala on 29/05/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 01/06/2019
Hi, the best price is the online price, and the current turn around time is 7 to 10 days from receiving the bats.
Hey how long would it take to knock in a cricket bat at this current time ? Cheers
Posted by Jamie on 16/05/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 16/05/2019
Hi, currently looking at approximately 7 days.
What is the current amount of time it would take to knock in a bat at this current time?
Posted by Ibrahim on 23/03/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 23/03/2019
Hi, it would take 7 to 10 days.
If I order a bat online from this website and also buy the knocking in service, would my bat I ordered be knocked in before being sent, or would I have to send it back?
Posted by Kurt Tonkin on 22/02/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 23/02/2019
Hi, it would be knocked in before being sent.
Hi, I have oiled my bat but I can’t knock it in. If I send it to you and you oil it more would it ruin the bat ?
Posted by Samir on 12/02/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 12/02/2019
Hi, we would assess it first and if it has already been oiled we probably wouldn't oil it again as it would risk deadening the fibres of the willow.
Hi, I’ve got two used bats that need re-knocking in, (one hasn’t been used for several years), and both have face guards on. Are you able to do your knocking in service on both of these bats, and how much would it be? Thanks.
Posted by Luke on 16/01/2019
Reply from Talent Cricket on 17/01/2019
Hi, knocking in normally costs £20 per bat but if you can get them to us and it doesn't take as long they would be closer to £15 per bat.
What is the process once I have ordered the knocking-in service online?
Posted by Shaz Rana on 13/12/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 13/12/2018
Hi, send the bat to us at our Loughborough address enclosing your order number with the bat.
How long would it take if the bat is sent from London at this moment in time?
Posted by Shaz Rana on 13/12/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 13/12/2018
Hi, approximately 7 days from receipt of the bat.
Time scale at the moment?
Posted by Alex on 04/05/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 04/05/2018
Hi, 7 to 10 days.
My bat has already got an anti-scruff sheet on and tape around the edge can u still knock it in for me??
Posted by Eldon on 23/04/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 23/04/2018
Hi, yes we can, no problem.
Can I send two bats together to be knocked in?
Posted by Charles Bowman on 17/04/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 18/04/2018
Hi, yes no problem
Hi. It may be specified already once paid. But where do we send the bats to, to get to you? Cheers
Posted by Robbie Simpson on 08/03/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 09/03/2018
Hi, the bats should be sent to - Talent Cricket Unit 2 31 Bakewell Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 5QY
Hi, is the knocking in service price in store the same price as quoted on this website? Have a new bat needs a knock and a cover.
Posted by Fleckney Cricket on 09/02/2018
Reply from Talent Cricket on 09/02/2018
Hi, yes it is.
Hi where are you based?
Posted by Harry on 12/06/2017
Reply from Talent Cricket on 12/06/2017
Hi, in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Hi Do you knock in bats from Ireland and send them back ?
Posted by Scott mcnamara on 14/05/2017
Reply from Talent Cricket on 15/05/2017
Hi, yes we can do this no problem.
Does the free knocking in when purchasing a bat include the anti scuff sheet/tape?
Posted by Oscar on 02/03/2017
Reply from Talent Cricket on 02/03/2017
Hi, yes it does, and initial oiling as well.
Could I ask how long this service would take if I sent a bat to you in January? Many thanks, Mike
Posted by mike on 28/12/2016
Reply from Talent Cricket on 28/12/2016
Hi, we turn most bats around in 7 to 10 days.
Hi, would I be able to send the bat to you through the post then you do the service and you send it back. Thanks Dan
Posted by Dan Waterhouse on 25/05/2016
Reply from Talent Cricket on 26/05/2016
Hi Dan, no problem, if you order the service online and then send the bat to us we will do this for you.
Hello, I understand PnP is extra. could you please let me know would that also include collection of the bat ? Thanks,
Posted by Dharmang Vora on 18/05/2015
Reply from Talent Cricket on 19/05/2015
Hi, the postage and packing is just to return the bat, it doesn't include collection.
Hi if you dont want an anti scuff cover can you get extratec on it instead? or not. And also do you stock some bats already knocked in for sale?
Posted by Masood on 03/04/2015
Reply from Talent Cricket on 04/04/2015
Hi, we just fit the clear anti scuff after knocking in, we don't have an alternative covering. We don't sell any bats that are ready knocked in.
Hi, Does this price include postage and packaging? If not, how much extra is that?
Posted by Sam on 16/02/2015
Reply from Talent Cricket on 16/02/2015
Hi, It doesn't include p&p, this would be £5.95 extra.
With gm's they say they sat they are pre knocked in with an anti scuff sheet but I was advised to knock it in more, would you be able to do that with the same service?
Posted by Michael on 25/01/2015
Reply from Talent Cricket on 25/01/2015
Hi, yes no problem.
is this service the same as the free knocking in provided with the purchase of a bat
Posted by Jacob on 05/09/2014
Reply from Talent Cricket on 05/09/2014
Hi, Yes it is, exactly the same service.
Will they bat be able to be used straight away following this service? Thanks
Posted by Adam on 08/07/2014
Reply from Talent Cricket on 09/07/2014
Yes, we would also recommend some gentle 'playing in' with a good quality old ball in the nets for a few sessions as well.
do you do knocking in service to bats that are not bought from you?
Posted by sarim zahid on 08/03/2014
Reply from Talent Cricket on 08/03/2014
Hi, yes we do.