{"title":"Services","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional cricket equipment services from Go Cricket USA — including bat knocking-in, oiling, and edge preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pro-full-knockingoiling-hand-knocking-rounding-of-edges-4-6-days-60","title":"Pro Full Knocking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave your new bat professionally prepared and ready to play — no risk of splintering it yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery new English willow bat needs proper knocking-in before its first use. Skip this step and you risk cracking or splintering the willow the first time it meets a hard ball. Our in-house team handles the full process for you, using the same technique recommended by every major manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linseed oil applied in thin coats to condition the willow and reduce moisture loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine pressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Initial compression of the face and edges to begin hardening the fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand knocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 hours of careful mallet work across the face, edges, and toe — roughly 15,000-20,000 knocks — building up impact resistance gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge rounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edges are shaped and smoothed to reduce the risk of edge cracking during play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e2-4 business days from when we receive your bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase this service, then ship your new bat to our Houston, TX location (address provided at checkout). We recommend insuring your shipment — no signature is required on delivery. Once knocking-in is complete, we'll ship your bat back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuying a bat directly from Go Cricket USA? Add this service at checkout and we'll knock it in before it ever leaves our warehouse — no extra shipping needed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go Cricket USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701031276631,"sku":"GCU-PROFULLKNOCK","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/7700\/7703\/files\/pro-Knocking_fc1d0135-2829-471f-a54e-c6b3b77ec105.jpg?v=1776202642"}],"url":"https:\/\/gocricketusa.com\/collections\/services.oembed","provider":"Go Cricket USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}