New Concepts - 2008 CARBOCANE HANDLE TECHNOLOGY (original design 2002)

The Laver & Wood CARBOCANE handle has been designed by merging traditional methods of bat-making with the technology of synthetic modern materials. Modern materials are used in this handle construction as we have to start focusing on new materials to give the same or better performance to a cricket bat. Traditional Manau and Sarawak cane used in the handles will eventually start to run out as they are continually harvested without replanting. At Laver & Wood we are looking into new timbers for the use in cricket bat handle construction.
James Laver designed and made the CARBOCANE handle in 2002 in order to offer a better handle to L&W customers. He has used several different designs since then and now has released the latest version for May 2008. We have changed the design of the handle to comply with the new laws being released by the MCC which require no more than 10% of materials other than cane, wood or twine to be used in the construction of the handle and such materials not projecting more than 8.26 cm into the lower portion of the handle.
The CARBOCANE handle is a unique feature. A carbon / S-Glass tube is inserted down 75mm into the top of the handle to help the handle retain its stiffness and strength for a longer period of time whilst staying well within the new 2008 cricket laws. This helps to make the bat retain power after substantial use. A standard traditional cane handle tends to become quite flexible after a short period of use, resulting in a decrease in power.
We are also researching the use of different timbers in the handle construction due to current cricket bat handle cane being harvested from rain forests and not replanted thus depleting the world’s natural resource over time.
 
We can fit this handle into any of our full size bats but please specify that you require one on the order form. We can also re-handle an existing bat with one of these handles if you require, please contact us to discuss.