Gunn & Moore Galaxy 606 Junior Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy 606 Junior Cricket Bat is a Grade 3 English willow cricket bat designed for developing junior players who want the versatile Galaxy profile in a more accessible English willow option. Available in sizes 4, 5, 6 and Harrow, it combines a mid-to-high swell with balanced pick-up, making it well suited to young batters developing a complete range of front and back-foot shots.
The defining feature of the Galaxy is its mid-to-high swell position. Rather than concentrating the main hitting area low in the blade, the Galaxy carries more of its profile through the middle and upper areas. This creates a versatile shape for junior batters learning to score around the ground. GM describes the Galaxy as having a traditional full blade profile with a mid-to-high swell designed for balance and pick-up.
For developing players, this versatility becomes increasingly useful as their batting progresses. The Galaxy shape works for getting forward to drive while also supporting back-foot shots such as cuts and pulls as young cricketers begin facing quicker bowling and greater bounce.
Who is the GM Galaxy 606 Junior best for?
The GM Galaxy 606 Junior is best for developing junior club and school cricketers who want a Grade 3 English willow bat for regular cricket without stepping up to the price of the higher Galaxy grades.
Its mid-to-high swell makes it particularly suitable for young batters developing an all-round game and learning to score confidently from both front and back foot.
With sizes 4, 5, 6 and Harrow, the Galaxy 606 covers a broad range of junior players, from younger cricketers progressing into a Size 4 through to older juniors approaching the transition to a senior bat.
Key features
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Grade 3 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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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
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Protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted.
GM NOW! preparation
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy comes with GM NOW! preparation, protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted, reducing the preparation required before you begin using the bat.
Even with GM NOW! preparation, we recommend gradually introducing any new English willow bat 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.
Junior cricket bats should be selected according to the player's current height, strength and ability to control the bat, rather than simply choosing a larger bat for them to grow into.
Why buy a junior Gunn & Moore cricket bat from Players Sports?
Choosing the right junior cricket bat is about more than willow grade. At Players Sports Greenlane, junior cricketers and parents can compare bats across our multi-brand cricket range and assess the size, weight, pick-up and profile that best suit the individual player.
Our knowledgeable team can help identify an appropriate bat for the player's size and level of cricket, while our specialist Cricket Bat Workshop can assist with bat preparation, protection and ongoing repairs.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does the GM Galaxy 606 Junior Cricket Bat come in?
The GM Galaxy 606 Junior is available in Size 4, Size 5, Size 6 and Harrow. This covers a broad range of junior players through to older juniors approaching the transition to a senior cricket bat.
What willow grade is the GM Galaxy 606 Junior?
The Gunn & Moore Galaxy 606 Junior is made from Grade 3 English Willow. It provides a more accessible English willow option for developing club and school cricketers.
Who is the GM Galaxy 606 Junior best suited to?
The Galaxy 606 Junior is best suited to developing junior club and school cricketers who want an English willow bat for regular training and matches. Its mid-to-high Galaxy profile is particularly suited to players developing both front and back-foot scoring options.
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.
| Gunn & Moore Cricket Bats | |
| Bat Size | Player Height (cm) |
| Small Adult | 170 - 175 |
| Harrow | 165 - 170 |
| Size 6 | 160 - 165 |
| Size 5 | 152 - 160 |
| Size 4 | 145 - 152 |
| Size 3 | 137 - 145 |
| Size 2 | 130 - 137 |
| Size 1 | - 130 |
| Please use the above as a guide only. | |
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