Gunn & Moore Maxi Original Limited Edition Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Maxi Original Limited Edition Cricket Bat is a premium Grade 1 English willow cricket bat designed for attacking players who favour front foot stroke play and fast bat speed. Built in England with a compact 540 mm blade, low swell and F2 face profile, the Maxi concentrates its shape lower in the bat while maintaining the responsive pickup needed to get the bat through the ball quickly.
It is a distinctive option for club and competitive cricketers who want a shorter blade design rather than a conventional full length senior bat, particularly if boundary hitting and positive front foot cricket are central to the way they play.
The low swell positions more of the bat's shape towards the lower part of the blade. For a front foot dominant batter, this puts substantial willow behind the area regularly used for drives and other attacking shots played through the lower hitting zone.
Combined with the F2 face profile, the Maxi is built around clean, powerful ball striking while retaining a responsive feel through contact.
GM NOW! Preparation
The Maxi comes with GM NOW! preparation, a protective facing and ToeTek™ already fitted. This means the bat has already undergone GM's preparation process and can be introduced into the nets without completing the traditional knocking in process yourself.
We still recommend taking a progressive approach with any newly prepared English willow bat. Start with gentle throwdowns and an older ball before moving through spin and seam bowling. Gradually exposing the blade to harder impacts gives the willow time to condition before facing a hard new ball in match conditions.
Who is the GM Maxi Original Limited Edition best for?
The GM Maxi Original Limited Edition is best for attacking, front foot dominant batters who want a premium English willow bat with a compact blade and low hitting profile. It particularly suits players who value quicker bat speed and responsive pickup while still wanting plenty of hitting power lower in the blade.
It is designed for club and competitive cricket and can be used across T20 and longer formats.
What should you consider before buying?
The Maxi's 540 mm blade and low swell are important characteristics to consider. Players who prefer a conventional blade length or a middle positioned higher up the blade may find another GM profile better suited to their technique.
If you favour front foot stroke play and like the feel of a compact blade that can be brought through quickly, the Maxi is a particularly relevant shape to compare.
Key features
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Premium Grade 1 English willow
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540 mm blade length
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Low swell
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F2 face profile
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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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GM NOW!, facing and ToeTek™ fitted reduce the preparation required before beginning progressive net use
Why buy a Gunn & Moore cricket bat from Players Sports?
Choosing an English willow cricket bat is about more than the grade on the sticker. Players Sports can help you compare pickup, balance, blade length and profile across our multi brand cricket range, so you can choose a bat that makes sense for the way you actually play.
Visit Players Sports Greenlane at 1–7 Marewa Road to compare cricket equipment and get specialist advice, including cricket bat preparation and care. Players Sports combines a broad multi brand range with the advice and accountability of a New Zealand owned sports specialist.
Frequently asked questions
What type of batter is the GM Maxi designed for?
The GM Maxi is designed primarily for attacking, front foot dominant batters. Its low swell puts the profile lower in the blade, while the compact 540 mm blade is intended to provide a faster pickup and quicker bat speed for positive stroke play.
Why does the GM Maxi have a 540 mm blade?
The 540 mm blade gives the Maxi a more compact blade configuration, designed to contribute to quicker bat speed and responsive pickup. It is particularly relevant for players who prefer a compact bat rather than a conventional full length senior blade.
Does the GM Maxi Original Limited Edition need knocking in?
The Maxi comes with GM NOW! preparation, a facing and ToeTek™ fitted, so you can begin using it in the nets without completing the traditional knocking in process yourself. We still recommend progressing from gentle throwdowns and older balls towards harder bowling before taking a new bat into full match use.
Is the GM Maxi suitable for T20 cricket?
Yes. The GM Maxi is designed for multi format cricket, including T20 and longer formats. Its compact blade, low swell and responsive pickup make it particularly relevant to attacking players who want to generate bat speed and score positively.
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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