"There were rewards to be had when players did connect effectively, with players getting full value for every stroke when they found some timing"
RRP: £379.95, Edges: 40mm, Weight: 2lb 6oz
Developed in conjunction with a handful of top international players - specifically designed for women - it is no surprise to report that testers were impressed with the middle, which is just below the centre.
Batters felt it responded well to finding the sweet spot on a bat.
Drawbacks included the handle and the blade not quite appearing to match up, the weight which felt heavy in the hands of several testers and difficulty in finding the middle.
However, 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
OVERALL SCORE: 7.3
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