£150-199: BROWSE AND BUY

"If you are a bit more of a beat ball cricketer - going out to whack it, the Gunn & Moore Aion is probably perfect for you" says tester Alex Tudor.

RRP: £175

Weight: 2lb 11oz

Edges: 37mm

The Powerspot's position in history has been cemented by David Gower and Michael Atherton so there is no need for Gray-Nicolls to reinvent the wheel here.

RRP: £180

Weight: 2lb 10oz

Edges: 34mm

The retro look of the bat was a highlight for some and a turn-off for others, and there was a similar split between the Cricketer’s team and the student testers on the bat's performance.

RRP: £190

Weight: 2lb 9oz

Edges: 35mm

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