Bat review: Neon Royal Pro Player

There remains a school of thought that you'd have to be a talented, confident player to arrive at the crease in a club game with such vibrant colours, but any scepticism might quickly be eradicated by the quality of the blade

RRP: £524.99, Edges: 40mm, Weight: 2lb 9.9oz

Neon have burst onto the scene in recent times, with Ian Bell heavily involved at the brand and England Women's leg-spinner Sarah Glenn now also a brand ambassador.

They are making waves, so it was no surprise to see their 2023 product impressing.

In Darren Stevens' words: "A solid bat with nice stickers. Eye-catching."

There remains a school of thought that you'd have to be a talented, confident player to arrive at the crease in a club game with such vibrant colours, but any scepticism might quickly be eradicated by the quality of the blade.

"A seriously good bat," said tester James. "So light and beautiful; it flows so well – it's just very nice."

Georgia Adams concurred and compared it to Jude Bellingham for its up-and-coming-ness. "Trendy," she said, offering eights across the board.

"Very balanced," added tester Archie. "The middle is ridiculous, I can't fault it – the pickup was lovely, I really can't find anything to fault."

At £524.99, it's an expensive piece of willow, but the collective praise is evidence of a high-class bat and a brand that is continuing to make a splash.

Initial impression: 8.4

Build quality: 8.4

Pick-up/feel: 8.1

Performance: 8.0

Overall score: 8.2

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