Gunn & Moore Galaxy Original Senior Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy Original Senior Cricket Bat is a premium Grade 1 English willow cricket bat made in Nottingham for accomplished players who want balanced pick-up, clean power and versatility around the ground. Its 555 mm blade, F2 face profile and mid-to-high swell create a versatile shape for batters who combine attacking intent with front and back-foot stroke play.
The defining feature of the Galaxy is its mid-to-high swell position. Compared with a lower-profile bat, more of the Galaxy's shape is positioned through the middle and upper areas of the blade. This suits batters who want a broad range of scoring options rather than a shape focused predominantly on front-foot power.
That profile makes the Galaxy particularly relevant to versatile stroke-makers. It is designed to perform across both front and back-foot shots, combining reliable power with control and a responsive feel through the hands. For multi-format players, this gives the Galaxy a shape that can adapt from attacking T20 cricket through to longer innings.
The F2 Face Profile contributes to the Galaxy's blade shape, while the 555 mm blade provides the confirmed blade length. A treble spring multi-piece cane handle connects the blade to the hands and completes the traditional English willow construction.
This Original model is made from Grade 1 English Willow, providing premium willow quality for accomplished players.
GM NOW! preparation
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy Original comes with GM NOW! preparation, a protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted, reducing the preparation required before you begin using the bat.
We still recommend gradually introducing any new English willow bat to harder impacts. Begin with gentle throwdowns using an older cricket ball before progressing through spin and seam bowling in the nets. This gives the prepared willow time to condition before facing a hard new ball at full match intensity.
Who is the GM Galaxy Original best for?
The GM Galaxy Original is best for senior cricketers who want Grade 1 English willow, balanced pick-up and a versatile mid-to-high profile.
It particularly suits batters who combine aggressive intent with all-round stroke-making rather than relying predominantly on front-foot power. Its profile also makes it relevant to multi-format players who need to adapt their scoring across T20, one-day and longer-format cricket.
Key features
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Grade 1 English Willow.
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Mid-to-high swell creates a versatile profile for front and back-foot stroke play.
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555 mm blade length.
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F2 Face Profile.
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Treble spring multi-piece cane handle.
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Galaxy Grip.
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Made in Nottingham
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GM NOW! preparation reduces the preparation required before progressively introducing the bat to match-level impacts.
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Protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted provide additional protection to the prepared blade and toe.
Why buy a Gunn & Moore cricket bat from Players Sports?
Choosing the right English willow cricket bat is about more than willow grade. At Players Sports Greenlane, 1–7 Marewa Road, you can compare bats across our multi-brand cricket range and assess the pick-up, balance, weight and profile that suit the way you bat. Our Cricket Bat Workshop can also help with bat preparation, protection and ongoing repairs.
Players Sports combines specialist cricket knowledge with the range and accountability of a New Zealand-owned sports retailer. Shop online with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What type of batter is the GM Galaxy Original designed for?
The GM Galaxy Original is designed for accomplished batters who want balanced pick-up and versatility across front and back-foot shots. Its mid-to-high swell suits players who combine aggressive intent with all-round stroke-making and need a bat capable of adapting across different formats.
Does the GM Galaxy Original need knocking in?
The Galaxy comes with GM NOW! preparation, protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted, reducing the preparation required. We still recommend gradually introducing the bat to harder impacts, starting with gentle throwdowns and an older cricket ball before progressing through net bowling and eventually a hard new match ball.
What grade of willow is the GM Galaxy Original?
The GM Galaxy Original uses Grade 1 English Willow. This places it towards the premium end of the Galaxy range and makes it particularly relevant to accomplished players looking for high-grade willow alongside the Galaxy's balanced mid-to-high profile.
How is the GM Galaxy different from the Noir or Rival?
The Galaxy has a mid-to-high swell, while the Noir and Rival use lower swell profiles designed more around front-foot power. The Galaxy is therefore the more relevant option for batters looking for balanced pick-up and a profile suited to a wider range of front and back-foot strokes.
This Gunn & Moore bat comes fitted with a facing, GM NOW! and ToeTek™ so you can hit the nets straight away skipping the knock in process if you like.
GM NOW!
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“Knocked-in” by the Gunn & Moore bat makers in Nottingham. Raw linseed oil has been applied to reduce cracking and splitting by maintaining the moisture level of the blade, with a clear bat facing also applied to the face and edges to increase blade durability.
TOETEK ™
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DriGuard applied to resist dampness and minimise toe swelling. A specially shaped resilient toe shield has also been fitted to toe of bat. This helps reduces toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease. We recommend avoiding tapping your bat at the crease, or only doing so softly.
| Senior Cricket Bats | |
| Bat Size | Player Height (cm) |
| Long Blade | 185 + |
| Short Handle | 175 - 183 |
| Small Adult | 170 - 175 |
| Please use the above as a guide only. | |
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