£200-£299: BROWSE AND BUY

GRAY NICOLLS IMPERIA 1.0 GN350

"It feels like a wide bat, which I like"

Initial impression: 7.8
Build quality: 7.0
Pick-up/feel: 8.5
Performance: 9.3

RRP: £225

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 36mm

GUNN & MOORE RIVAL SIGNATURE

"The middle is positioned superbly"

Initial impression: 8.8
Build quality: 8.3
Pick-up/feel: 8.3
Performance: 9

RRP: £250

Weight: 2lb 12oz

Edges: 40mm

KOOKABURRA RAPID 6.1 SPECIAL

"A bat that feels comfortable, swings freely, and promotes confident, positive strokeplay"

Initial impression: 7.3
Build quality: 6.5
Pick-up/feel: 8.3
Performance: 7.8

RRP: £250

Weight: 2lb 7oz

37mm

DSC BLU 4000

"Easy to trust at the crease"

Initial impression: 6.8
Build quality: 8
Pick-up/feel: 8
Performance: 6.6

RRP: £275

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 38mm

TON GLADIATOR IV

Consistency was a key theme among the ratings for the Gladiator, which scored an average of 7.8 across three categories – pick up and feel, build quality and performance.

Initial impression: 7.2
Build quality: 7.8
Pick-up/feel: 7.8
Performance: 7.8

RRP: £200

Weight: 2lb 10oz

Edges: 35mm

NEWBERY KUDOS G4

"Eye-catching design with dependable power and control"

Initial impression: 8.3
Build quality: 8.6
Pick-up/feel: 9
Performance: 8.3

RRP: £295

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 39mm

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