Gunn & Moore Rival Limited Edition Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Rival Limited Edition Cricket Bat is a premium Grade 1 English willow cricket bat designed for competitive players who favour attacking stroke play and a fast, free flowing swing. Made in Nottingham with a low swell, F2 face and Powerarc bow, the Rival combines substantial hitting volume lower in the blade with a responsive, balanced pickup.
Its shape particularly suits batters who like to get onto the front foot and hit strongly through the line, while retaining the versatility required for scoring off the back foot.
The Rival uses a low swell with an F2 face profile, Powerarc bow and substantial toe depth. Together, these features concentrate plenty of bat through the lower hitting area while maintaining a responsive pickup.
For a front foot dominant batter, that lower profile makes sense when driving full deliveries and hitting through the line. The Rival is also designed to provide consistent ball striking across the blade, giving it the versatility required for both front foot and back foot cricket.
GM NOW! Preparation
The Rival Limited Edition comes with GM NOW! preparation, a protective facing and ToeTek™ already fitted. The bat has therefore undergone GM's preparation process before purchase and can be introduced into the nets without completing the traditional knocking in process yourself.
We still recommend progressing gradually with a newly prepared English willow bat. Begin with gentle throwdowns and an older ball before moving through spin and seam bowling in the nets. This gradually introduces the willow to harder impacts before facing a hard new ball in match conditions.
Who is the GM Rival Limited Edition best for?
The GM Rival Limited Edition is best suited to competitive club cricketers and attacking batters who favour a fast swing, low swell and strong front foot stroke play. It particularly suits players looking to score quickly, attack full deliveries and generate clean power through the line.
Its playing characteristics are suitable across T20, one day and longer format cricket, making it a versatile option for multi format players.
What should you consider before buying?
The Rival's low swell and substantial toe depth make its profile particularly relevant to players who favour a lower hitting area. If you consistently prefer your sweet spot positioned higher up the blade, another GM profile may better suit your technique.
For a Grade 1 English willow bat, we also recommend comparing individual bats by weight, balance and pickup rather than selecting purely on cosmetic appearance.
Key features
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Premium Grade 1 English willow
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555 mm blade length
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F2 face profile
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Powerarc bow
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Low swell
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Substantial toe depth adds hitting volume towards the bottom of the blade
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Treble spring multi piece cane handle
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DXM 2.0 manufacturing technology
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Made in Nottingham
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Apex Grip
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GM NOW!, protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted
Why buy a Gunn & Moore cricket bat from Players Sports?
Choosing a premium English willow cricket bat is about much more than willow grade. At Players Sports Greenlane, 1–7 Marewa Road, you can compare cricket bats across our multi brand range and assess the weight, pickup, balance and profile that suit the way you bat.
Our team can also provide practical cricket bat advice, while our Cricket Bat Workshop can assist with preparation, protection and repairs. Players Sports combines specialist cricket knowledge with the range and accountability of a New Zealand owned sports retailer.
Frequently asked questions
What grade willow is the GM Rival Limited Edition Cricket Bat?
The GM Rival Limited Edition is made from Grade 1 English willow. It is premium willow specification and is designed for competitive cricketers looking for a refined feel and consistent response at impact.
What type of batter does the GM Rival suit?
The GM Rival particularly suits attacking batters who favour a fast swing and front foot stroke play. Its low swell, substantial toe depth and responsive pickup make it particularly relevant for driving full deliveries and hitting strongly through the line.
Is the GM Rival only suited to front foot batting?
No. Although the Rival's low swell makes it particularly well suited to front foot cricket, it is designed to provide consistent ball striking across the blade and perform through both front foot and back foot shots.
Where is the Gunn & Moore Rival Limited Edition made?
The Gunn & Moore Rival Limited Edition is made in Nottingham using GM DXM 2.0 manufacturing technology. It also features Grade 1 English willow and a treble spring multi piece cane handle.
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.
| 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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