Bat review: SF Maximum Classic

It doesn't come cheap, with a recommended retail price of £390, but – in the grand scheme of bat prices these days – you wouldn't be wasting your money on a dud

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RRP: £390, Edges: 38mm, Weight: 2lb 8oz

"A Len Goodman bat," said tester Nick as he offered sevens all round to the SF's offering for 2023.

That was the general gist. Everyone enjoyed it; no one was unreserved in their praise, but no one was affronted by its output.

Design-wise, there isn't much to be said; it is typically clean-cut but not necessarily one to stand out on the shelves.

"Its overall performance is great," said tester Tommy. "I found it so easy to manipulate the ball with it – just so easy to play a full spectrum of shots. I just wanted to keep on hitting with it."

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At 2lb 8oz, it's easy to understand why. As a result, it doesn't come cheap, with a recommended retail price of £390, but – in the grand scheme of bat prices these days – you wouldn't be wasting your money on a dud.

Georgia Adams, the Southern Vipers batter, liked the narrow handle but offered a single warning, admitting that she found it a bit bottom-heavy.

"Two-tone, a lot of grains – that's a good sign," said tester James. "But it's a bit square for me; the wood is cutting a bit."

Tester Nick added: "Quite heavy, I thought, but with a decent pickup and even weight distribution. A lovely sweet spot. In the main, a solid bat."

Initial impression: 7.8

Build quality: 7.2

Pick-up/feel: 7.8

Performance: 7.8

Overall score: 7.5

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