Hawk Cricket

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Overview

Hawk Cricket is a UK-based manufacturer of cricket bats and leather goods specializing in equipment for serious cricketers. The company produces bats from English willow sourced from J S Wright in Essex and offers a range of soft leather cricket accessories. Hawk Cricket also provides bat repair and refurbishment services for all bat makes, positioning itself as a quality-focused supplier rather than a mass-market producer.

History

Hawk Cricket was established in 1996 by brothers Robert and Michael Hawk. The company was incorporated as a private limited company on 7 December 1999. In 2004, Hawk joined forces with Double B bat makers, bringing over 40 years of experience and knowledge of willow to the operation. This partnership strengthened the company's manufacturing capabilities and product expertise in cricket bat production.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Cricket Bats	Premium English willow bats for committed cricketers	$200 - $800
Soft Leather Goods	Quality leather cricket accessories and equipment	$50 - $300
Bat Repair and Refurbishment	Professional restoration service for all bat makes	$30 - $150

Manufacturing

Hawk Cricket manufactures cricket bats in-house using English willow sourced from J S Wright in Essex. The company combines its own production capabilities with expertise acquired from the 2004 partnership with Double B bat makers. Manufacturing operations are based at their facility in Belbroughton, Worcestershire.

Notable Products

English Willow Cricket Bats - Premium bats crafted from carefully sourced English willow for performance-focused players
Leather Cricket Gloves - Quality soft leather hand protection and accessories
Bat Repair Service - Professional refurbishment and restoration for damaged or worn cricket bats

Reputation

Hawk Cricket is regarded as a specialist producer focused on quality over volume, appealing to committed cricketers who prioritize bat craftsmanship and materials. The brand benefits from its heritage connection to Double B bat makers and its use of premium English willow. The company's bat repair service is recognized as a value-added offering in the market. Limited information is available regarding criticisms or competitive positioning relative to larger cricket equipment manufacturers.

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