What is Concaving on a Cricket Bat?

Concaving in cricket bats refers to the back of the bat, between the edges and spine being planed to result in a concave (curved inwards) surface. This technique has recently become much more popular with bat makers and cricketers alike.

What does Concaving do?

Concaving reduces the weight of a cricket bat whilst maintaining its profile. It redistributes wood toward the center of the bat by removing wood from the surrounding area. This results in bats with larger (physically) middles than those crafted without concaving.

Concaved Spine

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