Remedy

If your display needs a quick injection of energy, this is the Remedy. Xtreme Fireworks have managed to squeeze a surprising amount of technical variety into this compact F2 box.

It doesn't just plod along one shot at a time; it varies the pace with a mix of straight-firing shots and fanned tri-volleys. You get gold tourbillions (spinners) rising into unusual aqua and purple dahlias—colours you don't often see in this price bracket—alongside gold brocades and silver palms.

The pace is fast, rattling through 30 shots in under 30 seconds, ending with a crackling red ghost finale. It is a busy, punchy little cake that performs well above its weight class.