GUNN & MOORE GM Rival Original L555 Grade 1 English Willow Cricket Bat '26/27 - Adult

The GUNN & MOORE Rival Original English Willow Cricket Bat is a bold new addition to GM's 2026/27 English Willow range, engineered for players who favour aggressive, attacking stroke play. Made in England from GM Original Grade seasoned English Willow, the Rival combines the traditional L555 blade length with a low-to-mid swell, huge toe depth and sweeping contours to create an imposing, power-focused profile. Its distinctive chequered-flag styling reinforces the Rival's philosophy: Built To Win. The F2 face profile and Powerarc bow complement the Rival's substantial hitting shape, while careful profiling delivers the balance and pickup needed to generate bat speed through the ball. A new GM Apex Grip provides excellent traction and secure control when playing with intent. Like all GM English Willow bats, the Rival receives GM NOW! factory preparation and ToeTek DriGuard protection, meaning it arrives ready to play. New for 2026/27: A striking new addition to GM's English Willow range, featuring distinctive chequered-flag styling and an aggressive profile created for attacking cricketers. L555 Blade: Traditional 555 mm blade length paired with a 295 mm handle provides GM's standard adult configuration and a familiar, balanced feel. Mid-Low Swell: Power-focused hitting zone provides excellent performance for attacking stroke play while retaining the versatility required by an all-round shot maker. Huge Toe & Sweeping Contours: Substantial toe depth inspires confidence when attacking fuller deliveries, while sweeping contours create an imposing and powerful overall profile. F2 Face & Powerarc Bow: F2 face profile combines with GM's Powerarc bow and Face Dynamics expertise to optimise the hitting surface and performance of the Rival blade. New Apex Grip: GM's new Apex Grip delivers excellent traction and secure grip performance for greater control through aggressive shots. Ready to Play – GM NOW!: Factory prepared with in-house knocking-in, raw linseed oil and clear anti-scuff protection across the face and edges, meaning the bat arrives ready to play. ToeTek DriGuard Protection: Factory-fitted resilient toe shield helps resist damp, minimise toe swelling and reduce damage and feathering caused by tapping at the crease. Average Weight: Approximately 2 lb 8 oz – 2 lb 12 oz (1135–1247 g) About GM Original Grade English Willow Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow. Predominantly straight grained, with the possibility of some colour and minor cosmetic blemishes. Fitted with a top-quality treble-spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control. Individually assessed and graded by GM's experienced bat makers. Made in England and supplied with GM NOW! and ToeTek protection as standard.