Salix Cricket Bat Making Process
The story, of Salix, began when Andrew Kember was in his mid teens, he aquired wood, cane, rubber and made his first cricket bat. Robertsbridge based Podshaver, John Newbery was so impressed with what he saw that he took Kember on as his apprentice in 1984. Kember went on to gain further experience at Gray...
Salix Workshop Pictures (2011)
Barrington Sports took some great pictures of the Salix workshop when they went to select their 2012 bats…
An Artist is Born – a 2001 article on Salix
An artist is born by Simon O’Hagan Wisden Cricket Monthly, April 2001 Simon O’Hagan meets the master craftsman who is keeping a grand old tradition alive. Andrew Kember made his first cricket bat when he was 12. For the handle he cut up and glued together some of his father’s draining rods. He made a...
Salix 2012 Bat Range out now
For 2012 Salix have introduced new graphics and a new bat. The ‘Strike. The Salix Strike is based on the Gem – one of Salix’ first bats – and is ideally shaped for limited overs. It’s following the Mongoose trend of reduced length but also reduces blade width by 1/4″ to give a larger profile. The...
Salix 2012 Ranges
Salix always seem to be innovating. Last year they had the CTS edge and this year they’re back with QR codes (meaning you can scan your bat using your mobile phone, for all knocking in info), wacky palmed gloves and a new Salix Strike bat. The new gloves look spectacular and the Salix strike which...
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