DSC: BROWSE AND BUY

It is off the middle where the DSC Blak really delivers in terms of power; if you can connect with good timing the ball can really fly.

RRP: £236

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 37mm

The main takeaway from 10 minutes with the DSC XLite 2.0 was, for all our testers, a very generous middle and the consistency of contact right the way down the bat.

RRP: £372

Weight: 2lb 8oz

Edges: 35mm

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