Cricket Bats
39 resultsGunn & Moore offers one of the UK's most complete cricket bat ranges, covering every stage of the game from a child's first plastic bat through to professional-grade English willow trusted by professional and grassroots players around the world. Handcrafted with over 140 years of expertise, every GM bat combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing to deliver consistency and performance.
All GM DXM English Willow Bats are made by our own craftsmen and women in our own factory in Nottingham, England. The GM Factory is the largest in the UK and the most advanced in the World.
GM cricket bats are recognised by professional players and rival brands as the best cricket bats in the World. Pick up a GM Cricket Bat, play with a GM Cricket Bat and see and feel the difference.
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More about Cricket Bats
1. How to choose the right cricket bat
a. Start with size: Age and physical size determine bat size first. Getting this right is the most important step, as it directly affects control, comfort, and overall technique.
- Junior bats: Designed for players aged approximately 4 to 13, junior bats are sized according to a child’s height and strength rather than age alone. Sizes range from Size 1 to 6, plus Harrow, with weight and length gradually increasing to support developing technique and control.
- Senior bats: Designed for players aged 13 and above, including adults. Short Handle is the standard full-size bat, used once a player reaches adult height and strength, regardless of playing level.
b. Match the material to use: Plastic or Kashmir willow suits garden, training, and recreational cricket due to durability and ease of use. English willow is designed for club and competitive hardball cricket, offering better performance and feel.
- English Willow: Lighter in the hand and noticeably more responsive off the face, English willow gives the strongest combination of power and feel of any cricket bat material. It is GM's premium choice for players who want a crisp connection through the middle of the bat and consistent performance over a full season of hardball cricket.
- Kashmir Willow: Heavier and denser than English willow, Kashmir willow trades some responsiveness for durability and a lower price point. It holds up well to regular knocks during practice and casual matches, making it a sensible entry point, such as the Rival Kashmir Willow or Diamond 101, before stepping up to English willow.
- Plastic: Built to handle rain, mud, and rough garden surfaces without warping or splitting, plastic bats need no preparation or knock-in before use. They are ready straight out of the box, used in bats like the Striker and Opener.
c. Factor in budget: Plastic bats are the most affordable entry point, while Kashmir willow sits in the mid-range. English willow bats range from entry-level club models to premium Players Edition bats, so setting a budget early helps narrow down the right options.
d. By use case
- Match play: Built for hardball cricket in matches and serious practice, the English willow range covers junior and senior bats designed to deliver the performance needed when results matter. The Kashmir Willow range also sits here for recreational hardball use, offering a durable option for regular play and developing players.
- Training and skill drills: Designed to support specific coaching drills rather than match play, the Zelos Narrow and Zelos Catching bats help players sharpen technique, control and reaction skills.
- Casual or soft ball: For garden games, holiday cricket, or batting with a tennis ball, the plastic range and Rival Softball Bat make it easy to pick up and play.
2. FAQs
a. What makes GM a trustworthy cricket bat brand?
GM is one of the UK’s oldest cricket bat manufacturers, with over 140 years of experience designing and handcrafting bats for every level of the game. Combining traditional craftsmanship with precision engineering, GM produces consistent, high-performance cricket bats trusted by international players such as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett, as well as grassroots players worldwide.
b. What are the types of cricket bats?
Gunn & Moore includes 3 main types of cricket bats: plastic bats for beginners and casual play, Kashmir willow bats for recreational and entry-level hardball cricket, and English willow bats for club, competitive and professional match play.
c. Which GM cricket bat suits T20 or attacking batting?
The Players Edition models, such as the Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett bats, or top of the range Original Limited Edition bats are ideal for T20 and attacking batting. They are designed for explosive power, fast bat speed and clean timing, helping players play high-impact shots in shorter formats of the game.
d. What is GM's Players Edition, and which bats represent this lineup?
GM Players Edition bats are the flagship models in the GM range, designed to replicate the specifications of bats used by international Team GM players. Each model is built around its player’s preferred profile, including balance, pickup, sweet spot and willow selection, and is produced in limited quantities using GM’s finest grades. The range includes models associated with Ben Stokes (Diamond), Ben Duckett (Psyche), Jacob Bethell (Maxi), and Aiden Markram (Maxi).
e. Do GM cricket bats need knocking in before use?
GM cricket bats feature GM NOW! preparation, which includes knocking-in, oiling and a clear protective face. We do, however, suggest a ‘playing in’ period where the bat is used against old balls in the nets before being taken into a match.
a. Start with size: Age and physical size determine bat size first. Getting this right is the most important step, as it directly affects control, comfort, and overall technique.
- Junior bats: Designed for players aged approximately 4 to 13, junior bats are sized according to a child’s height and strength rather than age alone. Sizes range from Size 1 to 6, plus Harrow, with weight and length gradually increasing to support developing technique and control.
- Senior bats: Designed for players aged 13 and above, including adults. Short Handle is the standard full-size bat, used once a player reaches adult height and strength, regardless of playing level.
b. Match the material to use: Plastic or Kashmir willow suits garden, training, and recreational cricket due to durability and ease of use. English willow is designed for club and competitive hardball cricket, offering better performance and feel.
- English Willow: Lighter in the hand and noticeably more responsive off the face, English willow gives the strongest combination of power and feel of any cricket bat material. It is GM's premium choice for players who want a crisp connection through the middle of the bat and consistent performance over a full season of hardball cricket.
- Kashmir Willow: Heavier and denser than English willow, Kashmir willow trades some responsiveness for durability and a lower price point. It holds up well to regular knocks during practice and casual matches, making it a sensible entry point, such as the Rival Kashmir Willow or Diamond 101, before stepping up to English willow.
- Plastic: Built to handle rain, mud, and rough garden surfaces without warping or splitting, plastic bats need no preparation or knock-in before use. They are ready straight out of the box, used in bats like the Striker and Opener.
c. Factor in budget: Plastic bats are the most affordable entry point, while Kashmir willow sits in the mid-range. English willow bats range from entry-level club models to premium Players Edition bats, so setting a budget early helps narrow down the right options.
d. By use case
- Match play: Built for hardball cricket in matches and serious practice, the English willow range covers junior and senior bats designed to deliver the performance needed when results matter. The Kashmir Willow range also sits here for recreational hardball use, offering a durable option for regular play and developing players.
- Training and skill drills: Designed to support specific coaching drills rather than match play, the Zelos Narrow and Zelos Catching bats help players sharpen technique, control and reaction skills.
- Casual or soft ball: For garden games, holiday cricket, or batting with a tennis ball, the plastic range and Rival Softball Bat make it easy to pick up and play.
2. FAQs
a. What makes GM a trustworthy cricket bat brand?
GM is one of the UK’s oldest cricket bat manufacturers, with over 140 years of experience designing and handcrafting bats for every level of the game. Combining traditional craftsmanship with precision engineering, GM produces consistent, high-performance cricket bats trusted by international players such as Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett, as well as grassroots players worldwide.
b. What are the types of cricket bats?
Gunn & Moore includes 3 main types of cricket bats: plastic bats for beginners and casual play, Kashmir willow bats for recreational and entry-level hardball cricket, and English willow bats for club, competitive and professional match play.
c. Which GM cricket bat suits T20 or attacking batting?
The Players Edition models, such as the Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett bats, or top of the range Original Limited Edition bats are ideal for T20 and attacking batting. They are designed for explosive power, fast bat speed and clean timing, helping players play high-impact shots in shorter formats of the game.
d. What is GM's Players Edition, and which bats represent this lineup?
GM Players Edition bats are the flagship models in the GM range, designed to replicate the specifications of bats used by international Team GM players. Each model is built around its player’s preferred profile, including balance, pickup, sweet spot and willow selection, and is produced in limited quantities using GM’s finest grades. The range includes models associated with Ben Stokes (Diamond), Ben Duckett (Psyche), Jacob Bethell (Maxi), and Aiden Markram (Maxi).
e. Do GM cricket bats need knocking in before use?
GM cricket bats feature GM NOW! preparation, which includes knocking-in, oiling and a clear protective face. We do, however, suggest a ‘playing in’ period where the bat is used against old balls in the nets before being taken into a match.