Solid but unspectacular.
The West Indies' pace attacks of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s were fearsome. Batsmen trembled at the prospect of facing the likes of Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose.
But the gap between those golden eras and the present was clear to see on Wednesday during the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Perth.
It's not that the West Indies' attack was terrible.
Jason Holder was economical, Kemar Roach had his moments, and Jayden Seales snared the all-important scalp of David Warner to get the visitors off to a flyer.
But there was little venom, and the lack of extreme pace meant there was no aura.
On a green-tinged wicket that promised plenty for the bowlers, it was Marnus Labuschagne who set the tone with his eighth Test century.
Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith joined in with half-centuries.
It could be argued batting allrounder Kyle Mayers, who bowls in the mid 120s, was the pick of the bowlers.
His delivery that caught the edge of Khawaja was a ripper.
But too often the West Indies took the conservative route when attack was needed.
Captain Kraigg Brathwaite took out short leg and placed him on the boundary before even an hour had elapsed.
Spinner Roston Chase endured a day to forget.
The scary part is that the West Indies' strength lies in their bowling.
With Australia well on track for a formidable first-innings total, the West Indies face an uphill battle to claw their way back into the match.
