How does the grain of a cricket bat effect the bat?

Answer 1

Yes, if you have the power to use it.

Simple physics: Mass X Acceleration = force.

So the thicker the bat, i assume, the greater the mass.

The greater the mass, the greater the force, assuming you have the strength to use the bat.

Answer 2

It is made of English willow wood. The better the grade of willow the better the bat.

salix Alba caerulea is the technical term for English willow it is a strain of white willow

Answer 3

the more grains on the face of the bat, means that the bat is softer and will have more 'ping', but will not last as long as a bat with less grains which will not 'ping' as much