Gunn & Moore Galaxy Premier 404 Senior Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy Premier 404 Senior Cricket Bat is a Grade 3 English willow cricket bat designed for developing and club cricketers who want the versatile Galaxy profile at an accessible price point. Combining a traditional full blade shape with a mid-to-high swell, F2 face profile and balanced pick-up, the Galaxy Premier 404 is well suited to batters who want to score from both front and back foot.
The defining characteristic of the Galaxy is its mid-to-high swell position. Rather than concentrating the main hitting area towards the bottom of the blade, the Galaxy carries more of its profile through the middle and upper blade. This creates a versatile hitting zone for players who use a broad range of shots.
That makes the Galaxy a strong all-round option for club cricket. The shape works for batters getting forward to drive while also supporting back-foot scoring through cuts, pulls and shots played to deliveries with greater bounce. For players competing across T20, one-day and longer formats, the Galaxy provides a profile that does not lock them into one particular style of batting.
The F2 Face Profile and traditional full blade construction contribute to the Galaxy's shape, while the Powerarc bow face profile helps create its characteristic balance and feel through the hands.
GM NOW! preparation
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy Premier 404 comes with GM NOW! preparation, protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted, reducing the preparation required before you start using the bat.
Even with GM NOW! preparation, we recommend introducing any new English willow bat gradually to harder impacts. Begin with gentle throwdowns using an older cricket ball, then progress through spin and seam bowling in the nets before facing a hard new ball at full match intensity. This gives the prepared willow time to condition progressively.
Key features
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Grade 3 English Willow.
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Mid-to-high swell creates a versatile hitting zone for front and back-foot stroke play.
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Traditional full blade profile.
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F2 Face Profile.
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Powerarc Bow Face Profile.
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Balanced pick-up suits players looking for control and bat speed around the ground.
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Treble spring multi-piece cane handle.
Why buy a Gunn & Moore cricket bat from Players Sports?
Choosing the right English willow cricket bat is about more than the grade printed on the label. At Players Sports Greenlane, you can compare bats across our extensive multi-brand cricket range and assess the weight, pick-up, balance and profile that best suit the way you bat.
Our specialist Cricket Bat Workshop can also assist with bat preparation, protection and ongoing repairs, giving you access to support throughout the life of your cricket bat.
Frequently asked questions
What willow grade is the GM Galaxy Premier 404?
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy Premier 404 Senior Cricket Bat is made from Grade 3 English Willow. It provides an accessible option for club cricketers who want genuine English willow performance without stepping into GM's higher-priced willow grades.
Who is the GM Galaxy Premier 404 best suited to?
The Galaxy Premier 404 is best suited to developing and regular club cricketers looking for an all-round English willow bat. Its mid-to-high swell is particularly suited to players who score from both front and back foot.
What type of profile does the GM Galaxy have?
The Galaxy uses a traditional full blade profile with a mid-to-high swell. This positions more of the bat's shape through the middle and upper blade, creating a versatile hitting area for all-round stroke play.
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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