Ideal for high school, club and professional level cricket as it is designed to provide hours of batting practice. The speed is electronically adjustable up to 160 km/h – providing a full range of deliveries. The machine is portable & easy to set-up.
Pitches
Practice Net Systems
Cricket Accessories
Maintenance
Brell Bowling Machines
Brell bowling machines, owned and manufactured by Flicx, is one of South Africa’s leading brands. We have designed and developed a range of products and tools to help you achieve greatness in cricket. We supply and maintain bowling machines and a remote-controlled ball feeder, which form a key role in the Flicx cricket solution. Our bowling machines are ‘bat-friendly’ and eliminate the need for a separate bowler bowling every delivery in the book. It is very important to only use Brell bowling balls with our range of Brell bowling machines.
Brell Bowling machines are manufactured by Flicx and as such all repairs and maintenance work is done locally.
Pitches
As sporting enthusiasts, we understand how important a consistent playing surface is for cricket players because a better experience encourages more people to play the game.
In 1997, Flicx developed the famous Flicx cricket pitch. In 2019, the new, improved 3G cricket pitch was launched. This major innovation made it easier to lay a portable cricket pitch on any ordinary field and brought cricket to more people. It’s now used all round the world.
Artificial grass surfaces have also become more widespread. They create a great surface for playing cricket that’s more permanent.
We can supply, install, maintain or repair your cricket pitch. We also supply spare parts.
RECOMMENDATION: “The Country Club Johannesburg highly recommends FLICX South Africa for high quality cricket nets and pitch.” Charmaine Klug-Price – Club Manager
What do you need for your cricket field?
Not Sure?
We are experts at cricket solutions. We can advise you on an option to suit your situation.
Bases / sub-surfaces for pitches
Before you lay a pitch, you need a level, firm surface underneath. This will create the best surface for playing cricket. It can be grass that is mown short (for 3G pitches) or the more permanent option of a crusher / concrete base (for Synthetic Grass Surfaces).
Crusher Base
The better but more expensive option, providing a little “give” like a tennis court. The bounce is closer to that of a normal turf wicket.
Concrete Base
The most common, cost-effective, and durable base. The bounce is marginally higher than that of a turf wicket.
Artificial grass surfaces
Flicx supplies three types of type artificial turf that are best for cricket, astro and multi-sports. They don’t need any water and are easy to maintain. Available in 2 m wide rolls.
Artificial grass surfaces are a more permanent installation. Cricket pitches that we install at homes last 7 – 10 years, depending on wear and tear. School / clubs have higher traffic and usually last for 5 – 7 years. They require occasional maintenance, a service we provide to keep your pitch looking good.
3G Flicx pitches
Flicx developed this unique system specially for cricket. It was the first portable pitch and is intended to make a cricket pitch accessible to more players. It’s easy to set up on a sports field and in spaces that aren’t always used for cricket, such as your back yard.
It’s made up of small square blocks that clip together to form a larger mat. The mat can be rolled up for storage at the end of the day or the cricket season.
Set-up is easy on any firm level space with short grass. Roll out in your back yard or the main school rugby field. At the end of the season, roll it back up and store, so that you can use the field for another sport.
To make the pitch easier to roll up at the end of the season, plan to keep the grass that grows through the pitch trimmed.
3G Flicx Match Pitch
- Consistent good bounce!
- Ridged surface for better grip and traction
- Protects the grass and allows water to drain underneath
- The interlocking blocks are 105 mm square
- Individual blocks can be clipped out and replaced if damaged
- Durable and long-lasting with UV protection
- Different sizes are available to suit your requirements.
Design update!
3G Skills Pitch
Practice and improve your cricket skills at home or school
- Consistent bounce of Flicx 3G mat surface!
- Bowlers can improve their skill and accuracy
- Wide markings and LBW line to help train players
- Bright colours provide a fun guide for cricket practice
- Sizes available – 6m, 7.5m (for smaller areas) and 9 m (ideal size)
- Markings and sizes can be customized
3G Flicx Skills Pitch
3 Sizes Available
Junior Skills Pitch
6m x 1.62m
Senior Skills Pitch
7.5m x 1.84m
Skills Half Pitch
9m x 1.84m
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Run-ups
We offer three options for cricket run-ups:
Rubber Mat Run-ups
Economical, loose rubber mats that are either recessed into the ground or laid on top of the ground. Not suitable for use with spikes.
Rubber Wet Pour Run-ups With Top Coat
Granulated rubber from recycled car tyres, combined with a resin, which is set on top of a concrete base. Sealed with a top coat. This permanent option allows for use with spikes.
Artificial Grass Run-ups
The same artificial turf as the playing surface is used. This is either glued onto a concrete base or attached to a crusher base. Not suitable for spikes.
Maintenance of Cricket Facilities
To keep your sporting facilities in top-notch condition, we offer repairs and maintenance of astros / artificial turf, as well as cricket structures, netting and surfaces. Our specialised team has been improving cricket areas for over 20 years.
We also offer spare parts, such as nets and blocks for the 3G Flicx pitches.
Ask us how we can improve your cricket / multi-sport fields.
We can suggest a solution for your situation and budget.
VIDEO: Ground preparation and installation of a Flicx pitch
The Flicx system can be easily transported and set up in minutes. All that is needed is sufficient space and a relatively flat surface to set up the Flicx cricket net and pitch for practice.
Batting practice can be greatly enhanced through specialized Brell bowling machines that can produce a variety of bowling attacks from seamers to googilies and every other variety of spin and pace deliveries.
Watch the video to see just how easy it is to set up our Flicx cricket solution which is perfect for club/school cricket to home use.
Cricket Practice Net Systems
We supply and install durable cricket nets, made from knotted high density polyethylene (HDPE). Various sizes are available, the most common being 2.5m and 3 m wide. Specifications: ± 2.5 mm thick; ± 45 mm diameter mesh openings.
How do you protect windows and cars around sports fields? We also offer custom or portable, roll-on net screens with most cricket installations.
Free-Standing And Roll-On Cricket Nets
Enjoy hours and hours of extra practice at school, club or at home with the Flicx Cricket Nets. Use in conjunction with the Brell bowling machine for consistent deliveries. This is perfect for both junior and senior cricketers. Our free-standing cricket nets include the Flicx Professional Range and Flicx Premium Range that can be customised to suit the customer’s requirements. The free-standing cricket nets can be assembled and disassembled. The roll-on cricket nets give you the versatility to convert your match pitch into a practice area for extra practice space.
Permanent Cricket Nets
We do a range of permanent net systems for the home, club and school market. Our nets can be used with a Brell bowling machine for both junior and senior cricketers, to improve their skills. Our cricket nets are in use around the country, in venues like The County Club Johannesburg to Heronbridge School. The permanent net systems are concreted into the ground.
Accessories
Brell Bowling Machine Covers
Brell Bowling Machine Covers
Pitch Covers
Available in:
550 gm² and 750 gm² PVC
Most colours available.
Pitch Covers
Available in:
550 gm² and 750 gm² PVC
Most colours available.
Brell Bowling Machine Balls
Yellow 120g – from home use to national use.
Pink 100g – Ideal for ages 5–8yrs.
Hollow Center for use with Brell Machines
Brell Bowling Machine Balls
Yellow 120g – from home use to national use.
Pink 100g – Ideal for ages 5–8yrs.
Hollow Center for use with Brell Machines
Flicx Steel Wicket
Flicx Steel Wicket
Flicx Rebound Net
Flicx Rebound Net
Movable Sightscreens
Offering the batsman a sharply contrasted view of the bowler and their delivery.
Movable Sightscreens
Offering the batsman a sharply contrasted view of the bowler and their delivery.
Flicx Carry Cradle
Our carry cradle makes handling and moving your Flicx pitch easy.
Flicx Carry Cradle
Our carry cradle makes handling and moving your Flicx pitch easy.
Boundary Ropes
Boundary Ropes
OUR CLIENTS SAY
“The Country Club Johannesburg highly recommends FLICX South Africa for high quality cricket nets and pitch.
We had our first 2 practice nets installed in summer of 2017. Three and a half years later, the nets and concrete slabs are still in excellent condition. The high-quality product offering and exceptional attention to detail by the installation team is commendable. Our practice cricket nets, and concrete slabs have been received well by members of all ages, who often compliment the upgraded facilities.
So much so that now in May 2021 – we have added in a mobile practice net as well as a concrete cricket pitch in the middle of our field. Again, both were installed perfectly, and we are very happy with FLICX South Africa’s quality of service and product.”
Charmaine Klug-Price – Club Manager – Country Club Johannesburg, Woodmead