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Woodworm
England
England · est. 2003 · Defunct

Woodworm

The bat of the 2005 Ashes.

Country
England
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Newhaven, East Sussex
Status
Defunct

History

Woodworm was a short-lived but era-defining brand founded in 2003. Their lime-green stickers and aggressive marketing put them on the shoulders of Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen during England's 2005 Ashes triumph — arguably the most-watched cricket series in British history.

The brand collapsed financially in 2009 despite the fame, and was eventually wound down. Vintage Woodworm bats are now collector's pieces.

Signature bats

  • Torch2003–2009Pietersen's switch-hitting bat of choice.
  • Wand2003–2009Flintoff's bat for the latter half of the 2005 Ashes.

Key innovations

  • Modern colour-loud sticker design
  • Athlete-first marketing in cricket

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