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https://www.fender.com/en-GB/parts/electric-guitar-parts/necks/replacement-necks/roasted-maple-stratocaster-neck-22-jumbo-frets-12-flat-oval-shape/0990403920.html
On a strat-type build, then I would look for a 'V' profile neck - they are fairly widely available on the replacement necks market.
I think I'm right in saying that for a good number of years the 'V' profile was the standard profile for strats and similar and then fell out of favour. But it is a good profile for a super fast feel, thumb-over playing and still not getting the cramp you can get from playing a lot of bar chords on a neck that is actually thinner in depth than 'standard'. There is also the 'soft V' that Clapton used to favour - that has the haunches slimmed to get the same effect but is rounder sided than a full 'V' and often suits players more used to the 'C' profile that is generally fitted on strats and their clones.
https://www.fender.com/articles/tech-talk/c-u-v-which-neck-shape-is-for-you?msclkid=60f34659b0d811eca11e91b121acdcea
As discussed, neck profile makes a difference, but I picked up a Squier Bullet Hardtail Strat the other day, and did not like that neck, which has a C profile according to specs.
My current go-to neck is on my Ibanez Prestige RG, and measures 18mm @ 1st fret & 20mm @ 12th, with a 43mm wide nut and a 17" radius.
So definitely not Strat ballpark, but I'm starting to appreciate the Strat looks more and more.