handmade by Alex Hohenkerk

Two ways to own a handmade B3 cricket bat

B3 Handmade brings together exceptional English willow, traditional craftsmanship and more than 20 years of experience making bats for some of the world’s elite international cricketers.

Every B3 Handmade bat is individually made by our Master Bat Maker, Alex Hohenkerk, at our Hailsham workshop.Choose from a Crown Reserve or the full Crown
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Crown Reserve

Handmade. Available from stock.

Crown Reserve bats are individually handmade by Alex using profiles based on some of the most popular bats he has produced for the game’s elite professional players throughout his career.

Made in small numbers, each bat is individually pressed, shaped and beautifully hand finished before being made available from our Nottingham and Hailsham factory showrooms.

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CROWN RESERVE from £750*

crown experience

The Ultimate Handmade Experience.

Looking for the ultimate in personal bat making, the Crown Experience is B3’s one-to-one handmade bat service.

Your experience begins with a personal consultation with Alex, either in person or by video call, to discuss your individual requirements, including weight, profile, balance, pick-up, handle, bow and the way you like your bat to feel.

CROWN EXPERIENCE from £960*