£350-£550: BROWSE AND BUY

TON RESERVE EDITION

"Very impressed by the end result. I didn't expect it to work because it was heavy but it worked well"

Initial impression: 6.8
Build quality: 7.0
Pick-up/feel: 6.5
Performance: 6.8

RRP: £375

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 37mm

KOOKABURRA RAPID 3.1

"This bat has a perfect swing thanks to the great weight. When you found the middle, it properly pinged and if you connect right it goes. It was the best I’ve used all day"

Initial impression: 7.2
Build quality: 7.0
Pick-up/feel: 8.0
Performance: 7.7

RRP: £375

Weight: 2lb 7oz

Edges: 34mm

NEXX Aura Exclusive

"There were rewards to be had when players did connect effectively, with players getting full value for every stroke when they found some timing"

Initial impression: 6.8
Build quality: 7.2
Pick-up/feel: 7.3
Performance: 7.7

RRP: £379.95

Weight: 2lb 6oz

Edges: 40mm

GUNN MORRE PSYCHE 909

"Really nice, light pickup"

Initial impression: 7.6
Build quality: 7.0
Pick-up/feel: 7.2
Performance: 7.2

RRP: £400

Weight: 2lb 7oz

Edges: 34mm

DSC PEARLA X1

"Testers warmed to the weight distribution, with its mid-to-low sweet spot"

Initial impression: 6.6
Build quality: 6.6
Pick-up/feel: 6.7
Performance: 6.7

RRP: £410

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 36mm

NEWBERY PULSE PLAYERS

"The big edges and spine are pretty forgiving too, but you need to be fully committed to every shot"

Initial impression: 7.0
Build quality: 8.0
Pick-up/feel: 7.2
Performance: 7.8

RRP: £420

Weight: 2lb 1oz

Edges: 36mm

DKP CORE

"I like the colours and stickers – it feels original to me. The performance was nice too, with a good high middle."

Initial impression: 7.6
Build quality: 7.1
Pick-up/feel: 7.7
Performance: 7.3

RRP: £499.99

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 28mm

GRAY NICOLLS STRATOS 1.1 PLAYERS

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

Initial impression: 7.6
Build quality: 8.0
Pick-up/feel: 8.0
Performance: 8.4

RRP: £500

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 35mm

WOMBAT Onyx LE

"When you get the hang of it, it really performs"

Initial impression: 7.3
Build quality: 7.5
Pick-up/feel: 6.8
Performance: 7.0

RRP: £550

Weight: 2lb 10oz

Edges: 35mm

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