BATS BY RATING: BROWSE AND BUY

GRAY-NICOLLS HAVOC HB317 GN550

Havoc by name, havoc by nature.”

Initial impression: 8.8
Build quality: 8.3
Pick-up/feel: 9.5
Performance: 9.3

RRP: £325

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 40mm

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

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

ADIDAS INCURZA CONTROL 4.0
"Offering a highly responsive feel that encourages confident strokeplay"
Initial impression: 8.3
Build quality: 8.3
Pick-up/feel: 9.0
Performance: 8.6

RRP: £300

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 40mm

GUNN & MOORE GALAXY 404

"Consistently responsive middle that performed impressively"

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

RRP: £159

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 35mm

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

GRAY NICOLLS NEOCORE 500

"Powerful and reliable blade"

Initial impression: 6.6
Build quality: 7.6
Pick-up/feel: 9
Performance: 7.8

RRP: £425

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 39mm

NEW BALANCE TC600

"You feel like you can be precise with it"

Initial impression: 8
Build quality: 7.8
Pick-up/feel: 7.6
Performance: 7.8

RRP: £320

Weight: 2lb 1oz

Edges: 40mm

OPTIMAX LE

"A comfortable, confidence-boosting, pick-up-and-go bat"

Initial impression: 7.3
Build quality: 7.0
Pick-up/feel: 8.3
Performance: 8.3

RRP: £350

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 40mm

TON GLADIATOR IV

"Solid and substantial"

7Initial impression: 7.3
Build quality: 7.8
Pick-up/feel: 7.3
Performance: 7.8

RRP: £280

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 38mm

DKP LIMITED EDITION

"A sizeable, powerful middle, but demands precise timing"

Initial impression: 7
Build quality: 7.8
Pick-up/feel: 7.5
Performance: 7.5

RRP: £549.99

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 39mm

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

GUNN MOORE NOIR 909

"Light, reliable, and confidence-inspiring"

Initial impression: 6.8
Build quality: 7.8
Pick-up/feel: 7.3
Performance: 7.5

RRP: £429

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 36mm

KOOKABURRA PRISM 4.1 HERO

"A reliable and dependable option"

Initial impression: 7.6
Build quality: 7.6
Pick-up/feel: 7.2
Performance: 7

RRP: £300

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 39mm

NEW BALANCE HERITAGE 800 MAX

"Pleasing weight distribution, and reliable performance"

7Initial impression: 7
Build quality: 8.3
Pick-up/feel: 7
Performance: 7

RRP: £390

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 40mm

KOOKABURRA GHOST 6.4 ULTIMATE

"Comfortable midweight with excellent pick-up"

Initial impression: 6.5
Build quality: 7.5
Pick-up/feel: 7
Performance: 7

RRP: £160

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 35mm

WOMBAT GEOMETRIC PRO 5*

"Naturally suits stronger hitters"

Initial impression: 6.0
Build quality: 7.8
Pick-up/feel: 5.5
Performance: 7.3

RRP: £400

Weight: 2lb 10oz

Edges: 38mm

NEWBERY NAVARONE G2

"Wide profile and low sweet spot"

Initial impression: 7.0
Build quality: 5.3
Pick-up/feel: 6.3
Performance: 7.6

RRP: £450

Weight: 2lb 11oz

Edges: 40mm

DSC PEARLA X2

"A well-balanced, solid bat"

Initial impression: 7
Build quality: 7
Pick-up/feel: 6
Performance: 6.3

RRP: £350

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 37mm

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