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FINEST SALIX ALBA CAERULEA - SINCE 1996
Traditional Craftsmanship
Since 1996, from their workshop in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, Chase Cricket has been designing and handcrafting the very finest cricket bats for young and old in all levels of the game.
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Chase Philosophy
The willow, the finest salix alba caerulea, is sourced locally, allowing them to pay close attention to the weight and grain structure of each cleft. Only the finest willow is selected to become a Chase cricket bat.
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Throughout the manufacturing process, every bat is meticulously checked, ensuring that no Chase bat leaves the workshop unless it meets their high standards.
CHASE Platinum | The Masterpiece | Limited Edition
The Platinum is meticulously handcrafted from the finest clefts of English willow—it’s a true masterpiece in aesthetics, style and performance.
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The Platinum is handmade from the top 1% of grade one English willow with a generous 10-inch performance zone and stunning profile, that maximises your hits and offers both comfort and control through your shots. With the perfect blend of a traditional profile and mid-low swell design, you’ll experience a beautifully balanced bat, with a fantastic pick-up.
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With the English willow cleft hand selected by Chase Master Bat Maker, the Platinum features the perfect willow and grain structure making it the pinnacle of excellence.
Available in ACD | SSH | SH | LB | LH | LG
​Semi oval handle as standard
CHASE FLC - Four Leaf Clover | The Icon | Pro Performance
The FLC Cricket bat is an icon showcasing exceptional performance with spectacular design
It boasts a premium finish and striking decals, delivering a cutting-edge look that stands out from the competition. Loved by the pros the FLC cricket bat has been meticulously developed with performance, pick-up and weight distribution in mind. The FLC is more than just a blade; it’s an icon of excellence on the field and the phenomenal pick-up is a game-changer when facing rapid bowlers! The precisely positioned mid-low sweet spot and stunning profile provide every cricketer with everything they need to elevate their performance. Handcrafted to perfection at our factory in Hampshire, the FLC is handmade using the top 4% of grade one English willow.
The FLC isn’t just any bat—it's a performance icon, blending stunning design with unparalleled power.
Available in ACD | SSH | SH | LB | LH | LG
Semi oval handle as standard
CHASE Volante | Traditional Design | Maximum Momentum
The Volante is built to dominate at the crease and suits both the attacking and defensive cricketer.
Step onto the pitch with confidence using the Volante, beautifully handmade from the finest English willow. With its stunning design and vibrant decals, you won't just play the game; you'll steal the spotlight! With its mid-low hitting zone, this bat offers incredible versatility for all round play so you can swing with confidence and find those boundaries with every shot.
With an outstanding pick-up, minimal concaving and mid-to-low sweet spot the Volante will favour both the front and back foot player.
Available in ACD | SSH | SH | LB | LH | LG
Semi oval handle as standard
CHASE Vortex | Unleash The Power | Explosive Performance
The Vortex provides explosive performance for the big hitting cricketer. This bat's modern shape ensures an impeccable balance of power and pick-up, enabling you to dominate the game. The light pick-up allows maximum hand speed through the ball without compromising on performance. The Vortex comes in an eye-catching colourway, with a design that draws attention to what is a huge middle.
Elevate your game with the Vortex and leave your opponents in awe!
Available in ACD | SH | LG
Round handle as standard | 20mm* shorter blade
CHASE A-10 | The Powerhouse | New for 2025
With its full profile shape that’s loved by the pros, it's not hard to see why this bat is in a league of its own. The generous sweet spot provides maximum power, while its well-balanced design and great pick up make it the perfect blade for those powerful shots. Handcrafted with precision and expertise, this bat is designed to enhance your performance on the field. The A-10 features a carefully balanced weight distribution, allowing for superior control and manoeuvrability. Its high-quality English willow construction ensures excellent durability and power, and the unique profile provides a large sweet spot, maximising your chances of hitting boundaries.
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With its sleek and stylish design, the A-10 is bound to turn heads. Get ready to unleash your full potential with a cricket bat that defies expectations and raises the bar for performance.
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Available in ACD | SH | LG
Semi oval handle as standard | 12* mm shorter blade
CHASE F-16 | Precision Meets Power | Dynamic Control
Experience the commanding presence of the F-16 Cricket Bat.
Its beautiful shape is specifically designed to deliver maximum power output while maintaining a lightweight construction and exceptional pick up. The profile offers all cricketers an incredible sense of power, while the shorter blade enhances balance and weight distribution for improved control and manoeuvrability.
The F-16 is engineered so you can execute shots with confidence and accuracy. It is light and mighty providing you with unparalleled control and lightening quick reaction times.
Take your game to the next level and experience the thrill of an ultra-lightweight pick up and optimal performance.
Available in ACD | SH | LG
Semi oval handle as standard | 12* mm shorter blade
The CHASE Guarantee
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CHASE gives all their bats four hours' worth of knocking-in to loosen and soften the compressed wood fibers on the surface, forming a supple finish. This increases the performance of the bats recoil reaction. Edges and corners are boned to further strengthen the bat and protect it against damage.
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CHASE Manufacturing Process
The willow is compressed to produce a hard enough surface to withstand the impact of a cricket ball. Over-pressing the blade can be detrimental, producing a blade that is too hard. The blade is pressed up to three times between 1500 lbs and 2000 lbs per square inch.
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After pressing, the splice is cut into the shoulder end of the blade to accept the handle. The cleft is then expertly shaped using drawknives, spokeshaves and wooden block planes. A radial blockplane is used to shape the flanks on the Finback. The handle is shaped using a rasp taking care to create that classic oval handle. The shoulders and blade are now sanded on inflatable sanding drums. Hand sanding with three grades of sandpaper achieves a very high finish. The edges of the bat are boned to make them more resilient to damage.
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An acetone sealant is applied to stop moisture damage in the toe area. The bat is then held between centres whilst the handle is bound using high quality twine. Applying PVA adhesive seals the twine and strengthens the handle. Burnishing the blade with Hampshire chalk and beeswax gives a high gloss finish. The bats are then carefully labelled and fitted with a UK made latex grip.
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Finally, each bat is run through the knocking-in machine to loosen and soften the compressed wood fibres across the whole surface of the blade.
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Awards and Recognition
Chase bats have won many awards for their quality, performance, pick-up and value for money they provide. Here are a few of them as published in the Cricketer magazine.
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2020: Chase Four Leaf Clover (FLC) comes on top with respect to Build Quality, Pick-up/Feel and Performance in The Cricketer Good Gear Guide.
2018: Chase Cricket's Finback R7 wins The Cricketer "Good Gear Guide - Best in Class" award
2017: Chase Cricket's Vortex ranks 1st in The Cricketer "Good Gear Guide" award
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