Waboba Cracket with Zag
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Water Cracket: Bat-and-Ball Games Come to the Beach and Pool
Water Cracket is Waboba's take on classic bat-and-ball games, reimagined for the water's edge. The set pairs a full-length, durable cricket-style bat with a Waboba Zag ball engineered to bounce off the surface of water. Bounce the Zag on the water to pitch it to batters, and let the shoreline or poolside become your field. Play anything from a backyard cricket match to homerun derby without ever leaving the water.
What Makes the Zag Ball Different
The Waboba Zag is built around the same skip-on-water technology that launched the brand in Sweden in 2005. When thrown or skipped onto a water surface, it bounces with unpredictable trajectory, adding challenge and excitement to every pitch. On land, it behaves like a standard play ball. One ball, two playing surfaces, unlimited game variations.
The Bat: Built for Outdoor Play
The cricket bat included in the set is 36 inches (91 cm) long, giving players a full-size feel and genuine swing range. The blade is constructed from durable, high-quality materials designed to hold up in wet or sandy conditions. The handle features a grip for secure control during hard swings, whether you are at the beach, the pool, or a lake.
Games You Can Play
Water Cracket is designed for improvised, rules-flexible play. The most natural games include:
- Water Cricket: Bounce the Zag off the water surface as a pitch; batters hit it away from fielders. Classic cricket scoring rules apply or invent your own.
- Pool Baseball: Use the bounce-pitch mechanic for a beach or pool baseball variant. First bounce determines the pitch trajectory.
- Homerun Derby: One pitcher, one batter, judge distance and direction of every hit. Works anywhere with open water access.
Ages 8 and up. No rulebook required. Any number of players can join in.
About Waboba
Waboba was founded in Sweden in 2005 with a single invention: a ball that bounces on water. Since then, the brand has built a full range of outdoor and beach play products around the same philosophy of getting people of all ages outside and unplugged. The Cracket set is a direct extension of that mission, combining a recognized bat-and-ball game format with Waboba's signature water-bouncing ball technology.
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Specifications
- Included
- Cricket-style bat (36 in / 91 cm) and one Waboba Zag ball
- Bat Length
- 36 in / 91 cm
- Handle
- Grip handle for secure control
- Recommended Age
- Ages 8 and up
- Gender
- Unisex
- Package Dimensions
- 35 x 20 x 10 in
- Brand
- Waboba
- Best For
- Beach, pool, lake
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Water Cracket?
- Water Cracket is a bat-and-ball game set from Waboba designed for beach, pool, and lake play. It combines a full-length cricket-style bat with a Waboba Zag ball that bounces off the surface of water, letting you play cricket, baseball, or homerun derby anywhere there is open water.
- How does the Waboba Zag ball bounce on water?
- The Zag uses Waboba's water-skip technology. When thrown or bounced onto a water surface at the right angle, the ball skips and rebounds much like a stone skipping on a lake, creating an unpredictable and exciting pitch trajectory for bat-and-ball games.
- Is Water Cracket the same as regular cricket?
- It draws from cricket's bat-and-ball format but is designed for casual beach and pool play rather than formal cricket rules. You can play standard cricket, adapt baseball rules, or run a homerun derby. The water-bouncing pitch mechanic is unique to Waboba's version.
- What age is Water Cracket suited for?
- Waboba recommends Water Cracket for ages 8 and up. The full-size 36-inch bat and the bounce-pitch mechanic are best suited for kids who can track and swing at a moving ball.
- Can you use Water Cracket at a pool as well as the beach?
- Yes. Any surface with enough open water for the Zag to bounce works: ocean shoreline, lake, river, or pool edge. The bat is durable enough for wet and sandy conditions.
- Where can I buy the Waboba Water Cracket?
- The Waboba Water Cracket with Zag is available at Island Water Sports in store and online at iwssurf.com.
- What is included in the Water Cracket set?
- Each set includes one 36-inch (91 cm) cricket-style bat with a grip handle and one Waboba Zag ball. Ball appearance may vary.