FROM THE WORKSHOP TO THE WORLD…HERE’S WHAT WE DO.

Name: Laverwood
Address: 703 Meeanee Quay, Westshore, Napier, Hawkes Bay, 4110, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 6 211 3092

Laver & Wood were established in 1999, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

Over his bat making career James Laver has built a reputation for making the best quality, high performance, hand made cricket bats available in the market.

James enjoys custom making bats in our New Zealand workshop to suit your game at all levels. Use the Get Sized Up form on this site to find out what is best for you.

Custom Made – High Performance – Hand Crafted

We make bats for the big hitter, the traditional batsman, the all-rounder, and anybody just wanting to move up the order.

Adult Bats

Bat Vault

In Stock Bats

Youth Bats

Heavy Ultra Deal

Specials

CONTACT US

OUR STORE

703 Meeanee Quay

Westshore, Napier 4110

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

+64 6 211 3092

OPENING HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 16:00

Bat Sizings by Appointment

See the Laver & Wood Difference

Check Out Our Customer Reviews on Google!

    
 
 
        
   Bhavesh Shura 
 2023-06-20
 
 
  One of the best cricket bat makers in the world. Ordered many bats so far, and never had problem with ordering or the quality of cricket bats
Response: Always prompt response
Service: Open to fulfill all your needs for cricket bats
Craftmanship: Kudos
  
 
       
   Josh Deniet 
 2022-12-11
 
 
  Best quality bats and great customer service. Purchased my frist reserve grade 9 years ago and have only just had the need to replace, didnt hesitate in ordering again.
  
 
       
   Wayne Baird 
 2022-10-20
 
 
  The team at Laver and Wood are amazing. We put in an order with a very short timeframe on it and they delivered an outstanding cricket bat for games over labour weekend. Highly recommend them for their great comms, awesome customer experience and a World class product.
  
 
       
   H S 
 2022-02-14
 
 
  I received the bat today and it is exactly how I wanted.  Their lowest Quality I felt is the best Quality. The quality and the bat is the best than you buy in shops.
  
 
       
   T C 
 2021-12-22
 
 
  This review is a bit of a belated one so apologies, I attended your head quarters when it was based in Otane way back in 2000/ 2001 for a bat sizing and got a custom bat made. It wasnt long after that I relocated to NSW and used that bat for a season or two here in Aus. What I remember was the service was fantastic and that willow from the private bin range provided many great memories. Think I first saw you at a test match or a ODI between AUS and NZ at McLean park you had a tent setup showcasing bat making... good to see your still plying the craft, Thanks James
  
 
       
   Goodex Trading 
 2021-12-22
 
 
  Outstanding service. If you want a quality bat with great service look no further. Highly recommend
  
 
       
   Alex Gibbons (Gibs) 
 2021-02-21
 
 
  James is great to deal with. Onto my second bat with Laver & Wood and both times the process has been smooth. There is a great deal of trust placed in the team to deliver bats that meet the standard agreed on, especially when you are an 'average joe' not a professional cricketer. To date I have not been disappointed and even when things do not go quite to plan the team goes above and beyond to rectify any issues without hassle.
  
 
       
   Luke Smillie 
 2020-12-04
 
 
  Super happy with how me and my brothers laver & wood cricket bats turned out. James is so amazing and knows so much and is super helpful. Would 100% recommend getting a custom bat made through these guys.