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In this blog, we will talk about the types of GM Cricket Bats 2021 and the overall range that we have available in our Cricket Store Online. We’re excited to have the newest and latest GM cricket bats available for sale for you to get ready for this year’s cricket season. Throughout this blog, we will walk you through each and every bat model in detail and provide recommendations for you based on your needs and preferences.
First up is a little bit of history about GM and why you should consider buying a GM bat over other brands. GM stands for Gunn and Moore and was established back in 1885 by an English test batsman William Gunn. Since then, several notable cricketers have endorsed GM, most notably featured by Ben Stokes in the World Cup 2019 Final, Quinton De Kock, Ross Taylor, and even former legendary cricketers such as Steve Waugh and Anil Kumble. Known specifically for their cricket bats, GM has the most technologically advanced factory in the world and takes pride in continuous innovation with their cricket bats. This year’s range is their best so far, so let’s get into it.
Mostly all GM Bats come with GM NOW! & Toe Tek TM finish (The 303 range only has Toe TekTM). GM NOW! means every GM Bat will be “knocked in” by the batmaker in house, will have raw linseed oil protection to reduce cracking and splitting by maintaining the blade’s moisture level, and will have clear anti-scuff cover on the blade and edges to increase blade durability. Toe Tek TM toe guard is applied on every GM bat to reduce toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease.
If you have been to our Cricket Store Online website and searched for GM Bats, you probably noticed that there are lots of ranges and models available for purchase. To understand which GM bat best fits your needs, we will first walk you through the nine different qualities of GM Bats:
- Original L.E. - This is GM’s absolute best offering with seasoned Grade 1 English Willow. These bats are individually tested and go through an extremely selective process for the best grain structure and ideal weight. These are very rarely available and if you don’t find them in our store, please feel to contact us and we can always place an order for you directly with the manufacturer at a good discount.
- Original - This GM quality is right next to Original L.E. with seasoned Grade 1 English Willow and a great alternative if you’re unable to find Original L.E. These bats are predominantly straight grained with a hint of color and minor cosmetic blemishes. We have quite a few Original quality bats available for GM in different ranges.
- Signature L.E. and 909 - These two GM qualities are similar to the Original offering as they also come with seasoned Grade 1 English Willow. They rank slightly lower than the first two in terms of overall quality but are still 5 star performance bats just like the first two.
- 808, 707, and Signature - These three GM qualities are in the mid tier of GM offerings with seasoned Grade 2 English Willow.
- 606 and 404 - These two GM qualities are in the low end tier of GM offerings with seasoned Grade 3 English Willow and also in the more economical range of GM bats.
- 303 - This GM offering is at the bottom tier of GM offerings with seasoned Grade 4 English Willow and only comes with Toe Tek TM finish (All other qualities from 1 to 5 come with Toe Tek TM finish and GM NOW! protection).
We would like to note here that bats in the 606, 404, and 303 GM quality are ideally suited for beginners, or for your early training needs. You may use these bats for game days as well but we recommend higher quality. For instance, anything from 808, 707, and Signature qualities are great economical options for your game day needs. Lastly, anything in the 909, Signature L.E., and Original qualities are highly recommended by us if you want the best out of your game and get the best durability and performance from your bat.
Now that you have a very basic understanding of GM bat qualities, we will walk you through all the different models that we have available. Each model is different and can be selected based on your batting preferences, such as lower order batting that could rely on big-hitting, middle-overs batting that could rely on running between the wickets and occasional boundaries, and early-overs batting that could rely on pure timing and footwork to negotiate the new ball. All 2021 GM Bats come equipped with GM’s Let’s walk through all the different models and keep in mind that each of these models are available in each of the qualities mentioned above:
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1. GM Diamond Bat
This has been the best selling GM bat as this is popularly known as the 2019 World Cup winning bat used by Ben Stokes. This bat comes with a traditional full blade profile and mid swell position for overall stroke play. Endorsed by Ben Stokes himself, this bat comes equipped with a Terrain Grip and is usually available in the medium weight category (anywhere from 2.9 to 2.12). We would highly recommend this bat for a top order batsman looking to build a long innings and can consistently rely on the performance and the durability of the bat.
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Flowing Contoured Spine Traditional Full Blade Mid Swell 310mm Medium -
2. GM Siren Bat
This is a new 2021 bat that GM has introduced to cater to your Twenty20 aggressive game needs. This bat has a pronounced striking spine profile along with a low swell position for front foot powerplay. The concave back profile enhances pick up and makes hitting the ball early in the game easier to get a quick start for your team. Equipped with a Hex Grip, we would highly recommend this bat for a hard hitting batsman looking to get a quick start for their team. This bat is usually available in the medium weight category (anywhere from 2.9 to 2.12).
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Pronounced Striking Spine Concave Back Low Swell 310mm Medium Both Diamond and Siren bats have a shortened blade design for a dynamic sweet spot, and a slightly longer handle than a traditional bat.
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3. GM Icon Bat
This is also a new 2021 bat that GM has introduced for the most traditional batsmen out there. Unlike Diamond and Siren, Icon bats have a longer blade length and a shorter handle length, more similar to traditional bats. This bat has a mid to high swell position for stroke play around the wicket. Equipped with a Hex Grip, we would recommend this bat for a traditional batsman out there looking to build a long innings for your team. his bat is usually available in the light (anywhere from 2.6 to 2.9) to medium weight category (anywhere from 2.9 to 2.12).
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Lightweight Design Concave Back Mid to High Swell 295mm Medium and Lightweight options -
4. GM Eclipse Bat
This is another new 2021 bat that GM has introduced for the batsmen who rely on timing and placement to build their innings. Like Diamond and Siren bats, this bat also has a shortened blade length and a longer handle. This bat is known for its sweeping spine profile which provides exceptional pick up and feel to quickly adjust to fast pace bowling. The slight offset edge increases power to balance ratio and the high swell position provides controlled stroke play. This bat is usually available in the light (anywhere from 2.6 to 2.9) to medium weight category (anywhere from 2.9 to 2.12).
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Sweeping Spine Traditional Full Blade High Swell 310mm Medium and Lightweight options -
5. GM Noir Bat
Like Icon bats, Noir also has a longer blade and a shorter handle length, more similar to traditional bats. However, Icon bats are better suited for a traditional batsman whereas Noir bats are far better for a hard hitting batsman looking to clear the ball out of the park at the end of the innings. Produced with power in mind, the low to mid swell position and the huge pronounced edges in the drive zone will ensure that the ball will travel far and fast even if it catches an edge. This bat is usually available in the medium weight category (anywhere from 2.9 to 2.12).
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Pronounced Edges and designed with Power in mind Partially Concave Back Low to Mid Swell 295mm Medium -
6. GM Zelos II Bat
Similar to Icon and Noir bats in terms of blade and handle length, Zelos II bats come equipped with the lightest grip ever, known as the Pro Lite Grip. The light grip adds a nice balance to the bat if you’re looking for light weight bats. With a low to mid swell position for allround power play, this lightweight bat is recommended for batsmen looking to play aggressive shots all over the ground but need a lighter bat to swing around.
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Contoured Spine Partially Concave Back Low to Mid Swell 295mm Lightweight -
7. GM Chroma Bat
Similar to Zelos II bat, Chroma bats also come equipped with the Pro Lite Grip. With a traditional full blade profile (like the Diamond and Eclipse Bats), this bat has a longer blade and a shorter handle length (like the Icons and Noir). We like to consider this bat as a nice mix of all the features that the GM bats have above and to sum it all up, this bat is a lightweight option compared to all the medium weight category bats above. We would recommend Chroma Bat for the same folks who would use a Noir or a Diamond but prefer lighter bats.
Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Sweeping Spine Traditional Full Blade Mid to Low Swell 295mm Lightweight So, we understand, we have thrown a lot at you. We highly recommend watching our YouTube video where we unpack our 2021 GM Bats. Here’s also a combined GM Bat matrix that will break everything down for you.
GM Cricket Bats 2021 Key Feature Blade Profile Swell Position Handle Length Weight Category Diamond Flowing Contoured Spine Traditional Full Blade Mid Swell 310mm Medium Siren Pronounced Striking Spine Concave Back Low Swell 310mm Medium Icon Lightweight Design Concave Back Mid to High Swell 295mm Medium and Lightweight options Eclipse Sweeping Spine Traditional Full Blade High Swell 310mm Medium and Lightweight options Noir Pronounced Edges and designed with Power in mind Partially Concave Back Low to Mid Swell 295mm Medium Zelos II Contoured Spine Partially Concave Back Low to Mid Swell 295mm Lightweight Chroma Sweeping Spine Traditional Full Blade Mid to Low Swell 295mm Lightweight
