About Us

About GB Willow

At GB Willow, we are passionate about crafting premium cricket equipment using the finest locally sourced English willow. Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Catsfield, our commitment to excellence begins at the root. We carefully select, grow, and sustainably fell our willow trees, ensuring an eco-friendly approach to producing world-class cricket bats and accessories.

Our handcrafted products, including bats, gloves, pads, and clads, are meticulously designed by skilled artisans with decades of experience. This ensures unparalleled quality and performance, tailored to meet the needs of both amateur enthusiasts and professional cricketers.Choose GB Willow for superior craftsmanship, a commitment to sustainability, and cricket gear that elevates your game. Explore our range [here – link] and discover why we’re trusted by players across the UK and beyond.

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Source the Willow

Here at GB Willow we work closely with farmers, & landowners bringing both financial and ecological perspectives.

We are always looking for partners.

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Fell the Tree

Free replacement setts, (Salix alba ‘Caerulea’) Planted after mature trees are felled. GB Willow buy back when the trees are mature.  With the sport growing there is a huge increase in demand and the value of cricket bat willow trees.

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From Cleft to Bat

On arrival at our factory in Catsfield the trees are processed, completely in house then the bat making process can start ensuring the wood is the correct length, weight and graded.

Why Willow?

Willow is a very absorbant wood making it ideal for growing in moist places near rivers, springs, and wetland. Regular pruning and maintenance of the trees is something some people take for granted, but GB Willow will help with that side of things letting you get on with playing or watching the cricket whilst making a passive income.

Each cricket willow tree is grown in perfect conditions and nurtured for approximately 15 years before being processed into the clefts. Our bats are pressed to the correct weight shape and size on site at our Catsfield factory. 

Each cleft is then taken to have the handle shaped and fitted. Shaping the bat is most critical as they are tailored to perfection. 

We often find that visiting the factory can give you more knowledge and insight to the bat making process, and to finding your ultimate weapon that will hit boundaries!