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Specialist Range
Performance
Specialist Range
The Specialist Range represents the pinnacle of performance engineering. Designed for players who demand maximum power without sacrificing balance, these bats feature some of the most imposing profiles ever created.
Prepared and ready for the nets upon collection.
Each bat is crafted from specially selected players’ grade, low-density English willow, allowing us to create enormous blade profiles while maintaining exceptional pick-up, balance, and bat speed. This unique combination of size, performance, and control delivers a level of power rarely achieved in lightweight bats.
Inspired by legendary military aircraft, each Specialist profile represents precision engineering, strength, and uncompromising performance.
Profiles
Specialist Range Profiles
Each Specialist model has been engineered with a unique performance identity, allowing players to choose the profile that best matches their style of play.
F/A-18 Super Hornet - Maximum Power
The most aggressive profile in the range. Built for players who demand unmatched hitting power, maximum impact, and a dominant presence at the crease.
F-22 Raptor - Perfect Balance
The centre point of the Specialist Range. Combining the Super Hornet’s power with the Lightning II’s agility, the Raptor delivers the ideal balance of profile size, pick-up, control, and performance.
F-35 Lightning II - Speed & Agility
Designed for players who value exceptional pick-up, quick hands, and effortless bat speed while still maintaining a powerful hitting profile.
XB-51 - Brute Force
The ultimate power-focused option. Built with massive edges, maximum willow, and raw hitting ability for players who want uncompromising impact.
Specialist / 01 – Maximum Power
F/A-18 Super Hornet
$1,600 AUD
Only the lightest and highest-performing clefts are selected for the Super Hornet. Built around pure power, this profile delivers a gigantic blade, exceptional hitting force, and explosive stroke play while maintaining remarkable balance and control.
Designed for players who want maximum impact from every shot, the Super Hornet combines a massive profile with an extreme power-to-weight ratio, creating a truly dominant performance bat.
Features
- Gigantic profile
- Extreme power-to-weight ratio
- Low-to-high swell sweet spot
- Flat face
- Bowed profile
- Duckling build toe
- Natural toe
- Minimal to no concaving
- Exceptional pick-up and balance
- Semi-oval handle
Specialist / 02 – Perfect Balance
F-22 Raptor
$1,400 AUD
Only the lightest and highest-performing clefts are selected for the Raptor. Sitting perfectly between explosive power and refined agility, the extended mid-swell profile delivers a huge hitting zone with exceptional balance, effortless acceleration, and a silky-smooth pick-up.
Designed for players seeking the ideal combination of performance and control, the Raptor delivers the perfect blend of power, precision, and versatility.
Features
- Huge profile
- Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
- Extended mid-swell profile for an enlarged sweet spot
- Natural toe
- Flat face
- Bowed profile
- Duck build toe
- Semi-oval handle
- Minimal to no concaving
- Exceptional pick-up and balance
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Engineered for exceptional performance, explosive power, and outstanding feel from the first innings.
Specialist / 03 – Speed & Agility
F-35 Lightning II
$1,400 AUD
The Lightning II is crafted from rare clefts with unique performance qualities, selected for their exceptional pick-up, balance, and responsiveness. Built around agility, this profile delivers lightning-fast bat speed, effortless manoeuvrability, and a featherlight feel without compromising power.
Designed for players who value quick hands and rapid stroke execution, the Lightning II provides the perfect combination of speed, control, and explosive performance.
Features
- Huge profile
- Exceptional power-to-weight ratio
- Sublime pick-up and balance
- Mid-to-high swell extending down for a powerful sweet spot
- Flat face
- Bowed profile
- Exaggerated duck build toe for featherlight pick-up
- Natural toe
- Semi-oval handle
- Minimal to no concaving
Specialist / 04 – Brute Force
XB-51
$1,400 AUD
The XB-51 is designed for brute force, combining a semi-flat face, oversized edges, and a powerful spine flowing into a duckling build toe without compromising pick-up or balance.
Staying true to the Specialist philosophy, the XB-51 maximises willow in the playing zone through minimal concaving. Each bat is crafted from powerful low-density willow, creating a unique profile where performance takes priority over traditional aesthetics.
Features
- Huge profile with massive edge sizes
- High power-to-weight ratio
- Silky smooth pick-up
- Massive mid-extending high and low swell
- Semi-flat face
- Bowed profile
- Spine tapering into a duckling build toe
- Natural toe
- Semi-oval handle
- Minimal to no concaving
Specialist / 04 – Brute Force
XB-51 Performance Configurations
The XB-51 configurations allow players to experience premium low-density willow performance across different levels, making Specialist Range technology available to more cricketers.
Every Surge Specialist Range bat includes
Bat Preparation & Included Accessories
Ensuring your bat arrives protected, prepared, and ready for the nets.
Premium Full-Length Bat Cover
Premium full-length padded bat cover.
Professional Knocking-In
Professionally tailored knocking-in package.
As part of the professional preparation process, your bat’s finished weight may increase slightly due to the knocking-in process and the application of protective treatments. This is completely normal and ensures your bat is properly prepared for use.
Although your bat will arrive professionally prepared, it will still require further net sessions before match play. A careful progression through the recommended preparation period will allow the bat to reach its optimum performance.
Detailed care and usage instructions will be provided with your new Surge bat.
Care
Important Information
Due to the rare availability and unique characteristics of the low-density willow used in Specialist Range bats, these models are engineered for exceptional performance, explosive power, and outstanding feel from the first innings.
Proper care and maintenance will maximise the lifespan of your bat.