Key specs – Sizes available: SH; Weight (SH): 2lb 8oz – 3oz; Grade: MK 1 Pro-grade English willow; Sweet spot: High The Essex prodigy will be hoping to emulate his County and GM teammate, Tom Westley, who represented the England Test side in 2017. Having already made his England u19 and England Lions debut, Lawrence is already well on his way to making it at the highest level. The bats are made from superior quality English Willow (as we have come to expect from Gunn & Moore) and have excellent grain with only minor blemishes. The choice for weights is quite varied; players can choose lighter or mid-weight bats at 2lb 8 oz or opt for heavier ones which come to about 2lb 12 oz. Like other bats in the Gunn & Moore repository, the Icons are made from Prime English Willow. The grade of the wood varies according to the price point. Compared to the Diamond, the Icons are slightly lighter coming in sizes ranging from 2lb 6oz to 2lb 10 oz. For the vast majority of senior players, or those who are between 5ft 8in and 6ft 3in tall, a short handle (33.5 x 4.25in) bat fits the bill.

The bat comes with Ben Stokes signature engraved and is made from the top 0.05% of English Willow (graded 1+) available. You can expect to see a higher number of perfect grains on this blade and it will be difficult to spot a blemish or deformity. You can watch a detailed review on our Youtube channel here. Key specs – Sizes available: SH; Weight (SH): 2lb 6oz – 2lb 9oz; Grade: Unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English willow; Sweet spot: Low It possesses a mid swell designed for strokeplay and that, combined with a traditional, full blade profile, gives you margin for error if you don’t quite find the middle. Throw in GM’s ToeTek toe protection and a treble spring cane handle and you’ve got yourself a great bat for a very reasonable price. Gunn & Moore uses unbleached English willow for the construction of these superlative blades with a tinge of redwood coloring and minor cosmetic blemishes. A range of sizes is offered, ranging from 2 lb 8 oz to 2 lb 112 oz. The use of excellent wood ensures that the bat has a compact feel and the ball goes flying off as soon as it hits the surface; the excellent rebound offered ensures that you can focus your attention on guiding the ball instead of trying to smash it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Player edition bats are made from Grade 1+ English Willow– the best one available – and contain no less than six lines of grain (usually more). The price is one the higher end, but for the dedicated player who wants to take his game to the next level, it's more than worth it. You can watch a detailed review on our Youtube channel here.

GM’s DXM technology allows us to offer precise replicas of leading GM Players’ Bats and our unique Computer Aided Manufacture allows us to produce bats to the exact player profile and dimensions. The incredible attention to detail that we put into all of our bats is unmatched, but it is magnified with regards to Player Edition bats, exemplified by the GM label on the bat itself. Born in South Africa, and now playing for NZ, Devon Conway is known for his patient and inventive playing style. And his namesake blade exemplifies these virtues. The medium spine contributes to creating a durable bat that offers a wide hitting zone while still retaining punch to play flowing drives. If you are the type of player who likes to get inventive with his shots, this bat’s versatility is bound to serve you well. The aggressive, curved bow style lends power to big hits and strikes fear into the opposition. The bigger edges approach that ideal 40 mm and make the blade powerful and long-lasting.Just like the freedom to choose willow grade, you can also choose the size of bat for each model. This way, you can get a bat of your choice in your own size and budget (based on willow grade). GM’s Chroma, Noir, Diamond, and Icon return for 2022 with their new looks and different build while there are 3 new additions this year which are named Sparq, Prima, and Radon. Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control

Gunn & Moore is delighted to announce the signing of Dan Lawrence who has committed to using GM products for the 2019 season and beyond. Key specs – Sizes available: SH; Weight (SH): 2lb 9oz – 2lb 12oz; Grade: Grade 1 English willow; Sweet spot: Mid-blade The bats are made from unbleached Prime English Willow and are available in a variety of grades depending on how much you are willing to pay, and come in a variety of sizes and weights (ranging from 2lb 8oz to 2lb 12 oz.) The edges are close to the 40 mm mark which is considered ideal by many professional players. The wide surface makes for a larger sweet spot that helps in middling the ball every time. The Sparq lineup offers a regular or standard bow with a slight curving towards the handle which makes for a smoother stroke playing experience. Player Edition bats are made from very select LE timber and are finished with prestige Player Edition identification in addition to the superb laser engraved player autographs. GM NOW! and ToeTek™ finish are fitted as standard for almost every bat in the range and it’s the same for the Player Editions. Bat weights cannot be specified and will be “as finished”, meaning they will be exactly the same as the player you have selected, the dimensions of which you can see when looking at a specific Player Edition bat.

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Key specs – Sizes available: SH; Weight (SH): 2lb 9oz – 2lb 12oz; Grade: Grade 3 English willow; Sweet spot: Dynamic Mullaney’s signing is just another indication of the strong relationship between GM and Nottinghamshire CCC, as both parties have agreed to extend the existing partnership agreement.