Gunn & Moore Maxi Original Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Maxi Original Senior 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. Made in England with a compact 540 mm blade, low swell and F2 face profile, the Maxi puts its hitting shape lower in the blade while maintaining the responsive pickup needed for positive stroke play.
It is a distinctive senior cricket bat for players who like to get forward, hit through the ball and want a more compact blade than a conventional senior cricket bat.
The low swell is built for front foot dominant batters, allowing players to excel while driving and attacking fuller deliveries.
Combined with the F2 face profile, the Maxi provides a shape aimed at 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™ fitted, reducing the preparation required before you begin using the bat.
We still recommend gradually introducing any new English willow cricket bat to harder impacts. Start with gentle throwdowns and an older cricket ball before progressing through spin and seam bowling in the nets. This gives the newly prepared willow time to condition before facing a hard new ball in match play.
Who is the GM Maxi Original Senior best for?
The GM Maxi Original Senior is best suited to attacking, front foot dominant cricketers who want a premium Grade 1 English willow bat with a compact blade and low swell. It is particularly relevant for players who value quick pickup and bat speed but still want plenty of hitting power through the lower part of the blade.
What should you consider before buying?
The Maxi's 540 mm blade and low swell give it a different feel and hitting profile from a conventional senior cricket bat. Players who prefer a traditional blade length or want the main hitting area positioned higher up the blade may be better suited to another GM profile.
If you are a front foot dominant player who likes a compact, responsive bat, the Maxi is well worth comparing in hand.
Key features
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Grade 1 English willow
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540 mm blade length
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Low swell suits front foot dominant stroke play
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F2 face profile
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Treble spring multi piece cane handle
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DXM 2.0 technology
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Made in Nottingham
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GM NOW!, facing and ToeTek™ fitted reduce the preparation required before progressive net use
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 pickup, 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 grade willow is the GM Maxi Original Senior Cricket Bat?
The GM Maxi Original Senior is made from Grade 1 English willow. It is a premium willow option designed for club and competitive cricketers looking for a performance focused senior cricket bat.
What type of batter does the GM Maxi suit?
The GM Maxi particularly suits attacking, front foot dominant batters. Its low swell positions the profile further down the blade, while the compact 540 mm blade is designed to provide responsive pickup and quicker bat speed.
Why does the GM Maxi have a shorter 540 mm blade?
The 540 mm blade creates a compact batting profile designed to contribute to faster pickup and quicker bat speed. This makes the Maxi particularly relevant for attacking players who prefer a more compact blade than a conventional senior cricket bat.
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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