'X’ is traditionally made from ‘Y’, specifically from a variety of ‘Y’, treated with raw (unboiled) linseed oil. The oil has a protective function. ‘Y’ is used as it is very tough and shock-resistant, not being significantly dented nor splintering on impact at high speed, while also being light in weight. It incorporates a wooden spring design where the handle meets the blade. The current design ‘X’ was the invention in the 1880s of Charles Richardson, a pupil of Brunel and the chief engineer of the Severn railway tunnel.
'X' & 'Y'?
'X'-Cricket Bat 'Y'-Willow
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