* The AJK encapsulates our experience and our passion as batmakers.* It is our most modern shape, combining a sharper, targeted semi-flat pressed face with a languid, deep bow to create a dramatically profiled, flared edge, power-house of a bat.* This unique combination of modern profile with deep bow is achieved by multi-stage, tailored pressing.* The AJK shares the fluid, sculpted lines of the Pod but with our contemporary flatter face profile.* With the highest driving area in the range, it is designed and built to inspire confident, accomplished players with an instinctive game.* contemporary semi-flat pressed face* targeted multi-stage pressing, rerunning through the driving area* sculpted profile with minimal concave sanding for fullest back* concentration of wood in middle and edges* semi-flat face for intense power* dominant, flared edges* deep, long bow* mid to high driving area* smooth triangular toe* rounder oval handle* for accomplished, versatile players * new pared back labels in ‘engineered’ black on chrome, with copper accents * senior AJK: 2,9 to 2,14 in Finite, Players, Marque and Performance grades* junior AJK: Harrow to Four in Finite and Performance grades* highest level of English artisan batmaking: individually handmade by Salix * CNC free manufacturing, individual in-house pressing and processing from cleft to bat