Looking for some new willow for the 2025 season? We've ranked six of the best cricket bats you can buy - from top of the range to more affordable models
"Really nice, light pickup"
"When you get the hang of it, it really performs"
"There were rewards to be had when players did connect effectively, with players getting full value for every stroke when they found some timing"
"I like the colours and stickers – it feels original to me. The performance was nice too, with a good high middle."
"A brilliant bat I would recommend"
"A dark finish on the sticker and a generous middle to fall in love with"
"It has great colours and weight, and hits really well"
"Not the lightest but a decent middle. A good value bat"
"A properly solid bat with a great performance, I had full confidence swinging it"
"This is one for the powerlifters among you"
"Testers were particularly attracted to the middle-positioned sweet spot"
Used by Australian great, Steve Smith, when he brought up his 36th Test century against Sri Lanka
It proved to be a popular bat, one student tester went as far as to say that they "loved" the bat
"Consistent with the design and look, this bat is ideal for modern players looking to refine their game"
"It has a lovely middle. It just pings off and it’s good even when you don’t hit the sweet spot."
"There is no greater compliment, in terms of solidity and reliability, than James Coyne naming Chris Woakes as this bat's cricketer equivalent"
“That’s a top bat – the best I’ve used.”
Very impressed by the end result. I didn't expect it to work because it was heavy but it worked well"
"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"
"Testers warmed to the weight distribution, with its mid-to-low sweet spot"
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