Gunn & Moore Rival Premier 404 Junior Cricket Bat
The Gunn & Moore Rival Premier 404 Junior Cricket Bat is an entry level Grade 3 English willow cricket bat designed for developing junior players who want to move into English willow. Available from Size 3 through to Harrow, it brings the Rival's low swell and attacking profile into a broad range of junior sizes for school and club cricket.
It is a practical option for growing cricketers who want a genuine English willow bat without moving into the more expensive higher grade junior models.
The Rival combines a low swell, F2 face, Powerarc bow and substantial toe depth. This puts plenty of shape towards the lower hitting area, making it particularly relevant for junior players developing their front foot game and learning to attack fuller deliveries. The profile remains versatile enough for developing stroke play around the ground, rather than being limited to one type of shot.
Who is the GM Rival Premier 404 Junior best for?
The GM Rival Premier 404 Junior is best for developing junior cricketers looking for an entry level Grade 3 English willow bat for school and club cricket. The broad Size 3 to Harrow range makes it suitable for different stages of junior cricket, provided the correct individual size and weight are selected.
GM NOW! Preparation
The Rival comes with GM NOW! preparation, a protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted, reducing the preparation required before net use.
Even with factory preparation, we recommend a gradual introduction to harder cricket balls. Start with gentle throwdowns and an older ball before progressing through regular net bowling and eventually introducing harder new ball impacts.
Key features
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Grade 3 English willow provides an entry level English willow option for juniors
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Available from Size 3 to Harrow covers a broad range of junior cricket bat sizes
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Low swell positions the profile towards the lower hitting area
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F2 face profile
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Powerarc bow
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GM NOW! preparation reduces preparation requirements
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Protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted provide additional protection
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Made in Nottingham
Why buy a junior cricket bat from Players Sports?
At Players Sports, we focus on finding a junior bat that suits the player rather than simply selling the biggest or most expensive option. At Players Sports Greenlane, juniors can compare different bat sizes, weights and pickups across our multi brand cricket range, with specialist advice available to help narrow down the right choice.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes does the GM Rival Premier 404 Junior come in?
The GM Rival Premier 404 Junior is available from Size 3 through to Harrow. This provides options for younger junior cricketers through to older players approaching senior bat sizing.
Does the Rival Premier 404 Junior need knocking in?
The Rival comes with GM NOW! preparation, a protective facing and ToeTek™ fitted. We still recommend gradually introducing the bat to harder cricket balls through controlled throwdowns and net sessions before full match use.
What grade willow is the Rival Premier 404 Junior?
The Rival Premier 404 Junior is made from Grade 3 English willow. It is an entry level English willow model suited to developing players who want to progress from more basic junior cricket bats.
Is the Rival Premier 404 a good first English willow bat?
Yes. The Grade 3 English willow and entry level positioning make the Rival Premier 404 a practical first English willow cricket bat for juniors playing regular school or club cricket.
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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