GM Maxi Cricket Bat

The GM Maxi Cricket Bat is a premium English willow bat re-engineered for 2026 and built for players who impose themselves on the game. Featuring a 540mm blade, F2 face profile, and a low swell for front-foot power, the Maxi is designed for big-hitting players who want maximum impact from every stroke. Available across seven grades, from ORIGINAL L.E. and ORIGINAL through SIGNATURE, 909, 808, 606, and 404, the Maxi range includes both FULL and selected DELTA models, with DXM 2.0 technology delivering a superlight pick-up on designated DELTA bats.

Product specifications

• Material: English Willow

• Bat Grade: ORIGINAL L.E. / ORIGINAL / SIGNATURE / 909 / 808 / 606 / 404

• Blade Length: 540mm

• Handle Length: Short Handle (SH) - 310mm

• Handle Material: Treble spring multi-piece cane

• Face Profile: F2

• Manufacturing Technology: DXM 2.0 (Delta variants - 808 and 606 only)

• Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom

The GM Maxi Cricket Bat combines explosive front-foot power with a fast, responsive pick-up, making it ideal for attacking strokeplay. It produces clean, powerful ball striking with a consistently responsive feel, while the Fuze grip provides a secure, comfortable hold for confident control throughout an innings.

On the 808 and 606 DELTA models, GM's DXM 2.0 technology creates an even lighter pick-up and faster bat speed, helping players react more quickly and accelerate through the ball without compromising power.

Who is the GM Maxi Cricket Bat for?

• Big-hitting, front-foot dominant players who want a bat built for boundary-hunting

• Power players who prefer a compact blade for faster pick-up and quicker bat speed

• Club and competitive batters, from players buying their first English willow bat to advanced cricketers seeking premium performance

• Players who want a superlight pick-up without sacrificing power, with DXM 2.0 available on selected DELTA models

• Multi-format cricketers competing across T20 and longer-format cricket

FAQs

1. How does the 2026 GM Maxi differ from previous versions?

The 2026 Maxi has been re-engineered with a refreshed profile and an all-new livery, while retaining the low swell and boundary-hunting DNA of the original. The most significant addition is the Delta configuration, introducing DXM 2.0 machining to the 808 and 606 grades, offering players a superlight pick-up option that was not available in earlier versions of the bat.

2. What is the difference between the Full and Delta versions of the GM Maxi?

The Full version covers the complete grade range from ORIGINAL L.E. to 404 and is built to the Maxi's standard profile. The Delta version is available in 808 and 606 only and features DXM 2.0 CAD/CAM machining, which optimises the blade profile for superlight pick-up, suited to players who want maximum bat speed without sacrificing power.

3. Does the longer 310mm handle on the GM Maxi suit all players? 

The 310mm handle is designed to balance the Maxi's compact L540 blade, providing a stable and controlled feel without reducing bat speed. Most adult players adapt easily to the slightly longer handle configuration.

Max power. Max intent. Max impact.

The Maxi is made for hitters who clear the rope – and don’t bother watching it land.

After dominating the game in a previous era, the Maxi returns for 2026 – re-engineered for the modern power player, but with the same boundary-busting DNA that made it a legend.

Every inch of the Maxi is designed for domination. A bold, imposing profile, paired with a low swell and massive edges, gives clean strikers the license to go big – and then go again.

This isn’t a bat for the cautious. It’s for players who impose themselves on the game and shape its outcome from ball one.

Confidence built in. Restraint left out.

The 2026 version arrives with an all-new livery – stripped back, bold, and unapologetically aggressive, just like the bat itself.

Cut to the L540 blade length, the 2026 Maxi features a pronounced low swell, thick toe, and an intimidating presence in the hand – the perfect weapon for big-hitting, front-foot-dominant players.