£150-199: BROWSE AND BUY

What is clear from our testing process, is that the Brava DXM 606 represents great value for money.

RRP: £165

Weight: 2lb 12oz

Edges: 39mm

What the 1.3 300 possibly loses in specialist craftsmanship – note the very square toe – it makes up for in basic assets. You can't really argue with a bat that costs less than £200 yet clocks in an average rating of 8.5.

RRP: £175

Weight: 2lb 10oz

Edges: 40mm

The Vapor has another futuristic set of stickers, if not have the most startling of designs, but Kookaburra have clearly saved their funds for the willow itself.

RRP: £175

Weight: 2lb 7oz

Edges: 37mm

Although the Kyros Signature weighs in at 2lb 11oz, the edges are just 34mm thick, and the toe not as big as you'd expect from a modern blade.

RRP: £190

Weight: 2lb 11oz

Edges: 34mm

At 2lb 8oz this was a pretty light blade, and the edges of 37mm didn't provide enough oomph for some to find a wider purchase area.

RRP: £195

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 37mm

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