GM Noir Cricket Bat

The GM Noir cricket bat is a premium English willow cricket bat range, re-engineered for 2026 and built for players who hit hardest under pressure. Featuring an F4.5 face profile and a mid-to-low swell, it is designed for powerful, all-round stroke-making. The flagship ORIGINAL LE is crafted from Prime Grade English Willow for elite-level performance, while the DXM 2.0 DELTA models are available in 808, 606, and 404 grades, delivering a superlight pick-up and explosive power across the hitting zone.

Product specifications

• Material: English Willow - Prime Grade

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

• Blade Length: 555mm

• Handle Length: Short Handle (SH)

• Handle Material: Treble spring multi-piece cane

• Face Profile: F4.5

• Manufacturing Technology: DXM 2.0 (available in SH - 808 DELTA, 606 DELTA, and 404 DELTA)

• Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom

The GM Noir Cricket Bat combines outstanding power, responsiveness, and control with a light, balanced feel in the hands. It produces clean, consistent ball striking across a wide range of shots, offering a forgiving sweet spot and dependable performance throughout long innings. The Black GM Fuze Grip provides maximum feel, control, and intent, helping players stay confident and connected to every shot, even in the heat of battle.

On the 808, 606, and 404 DELTA models, GM's DXM 2.0 manufacturing technology enhances performance by creating an even lighter pick-up and faster bat speed, allowing players to react more quickly and generate effortless power without compromising stability or control.

Who is the GM Noir cricket bat for?

• Advanced and competitive players who favour an aggressive, all-round batting style

• Stroke-makers who score through multiple areas of the ground rather than relying solely on front-foot driving

• Serious cricketers seeking the flagship ORIGINAL L.E. for the highest level of willow quality and performance

• Club players looking for the Noir profile and performance at a more accessible price point through the 808, 606, or 404 grades

• Batters who prioritise quick bat speed, a lighter pick-up, and fast hands at the crease

FAQs

1. What is the difference between the GM Noir FULL and DELTA versions?

The DELTA version incorporates GM's DXM 2.0 technology, using CAD/CAM machining to create a superlight profile for faster pick-up and increased bat speed. The FULL version retains the traditional Noir profile and feel and is available across all grades, including the flagship ORIGINAL L.E.

2. Is the GM Noir Cricket Bat suited to T20 cricket?

Yes. The mid-to-low swell, full F4.5 face, and pronounced edges are designed for aggressive stroke play, making the Noir highly effective in T20 and other attacking formats. On DELTA models, DXM 2.0 technology further enhances bat speed through its superlight pick-up.

3. Why does the Noir use a mid-to-low swell rather than a high swell? 

A mid-to-low swell places the maximum blade depth lower in the blade, creating a larger and more versatile hitting zone across different ball positions. This design suits players who alternate between front-foot and back-foot play rather than those who rely primarily on driving.

Some bats are made to follow the light.

The Noir was made to cut through it.

Back for 2026, the legendary GM Noir returns – re-engineered for players who thrive under pressure and strike hardest when the shadows grow long.

Deadly from ball one, nothing about the Noir whispers. Everything about it hits hard.

Featuring a bold new look and a mid-to-low swell profile built for dynamic stroke-makers, the 2026 Noir delivers explosive power through the hitting zone with the balance to go big – all innings long.

Returning with GM’s traditional L555 blade length, a full profile, and pronounced edges, the Noir is crafted in England from Prime Grade English Willow by our most experienced bat makers.

Finished with a black GM Fuze Grip for maximum feel, control, and intent, even in the heat of battle.