Gunn and Moore Sparq Select Cricket Bat The L540 blade length combined with the sizeable offset edges provide a large dynamic sweet-spot and increased power to balance ratio. The mid swell position and beautiful bow serve to balance the bat and the concaving through the back of the profile means the pick-up is maximised. With a sweeping spine blending into the toe, the Sparq has been engineered for controlled stoke play which will help you light up the crease. The Sparq is fitted with a white Pro-Lite grip with matching Sparq colours to strike a balance between feel and grip. Shortened L540 Blade Design for Dynamic Sweet-spot Handle Length 310mm F4.5 Face Profile Mid To High Swell Position for all-round Controlled Stroke Play Powerarc Bow Face Profile Concaved Back Profile for Superb Pick-Up Slight Offset Edge for Increased Power to Balance Ratio Pro Lite Grip Made In England from Prime English Willow Ready to Play (Pressed at the GM factory. We recommend that to finish off the knocking-in, you spend a bit of time in the nets facing an old cricket ball) Choose a bat that is the right height for the player. The guide below should give you a good idea. The player should be able to stand the bat next to them with the handle resting just below the hip joint. Recommended Bat Size Height of Player 0 Up to 120 cm 1 120 - 129 cm 2 129 - 137 cm 3 137 - 144 cm 4 144 - 150 cm 5 150 - 157 cm 6 157 - 163 cm Harrow (H) 163 - 168 cm Small Men's / Academy 168 - 175 cm Short Handle / Full Size- 175 cm and over