Just wanted to do a little update on these now that I've had a proper go with them this evening and all I can say is WOW. I'd use some fruitier language if the mods permitted it because the bat is an absolute ******* rocket launcher. Bats/brands get hyped up and over played but seriously Matt has a really special way of pressing these bats (can only comment on the pro grade not sure if its different lower down) but they are genuinely pretty much ready to play straight away. I rounded off the edges, gave the toe a bit of a tap and smash with the mallet then just took it straight into a club net. Can't think of any other bats I've used where I've been able to do that with no fear. Wasn't going to be jamming down on any yorkers obviously but thats just common sense, even if i had i don't think anything catastrophic would have happened. The softs are top notch too, light, good protection, look great. What more do you want! So thanks
@hell4leather cricket, this is the only bat I'll be needing all season (who am I kidding), but it is going to be my go to favourite bat thats for sure.