GM Azora Original Cricket Bat (2027)

The GM Azora Original is a Gunn & Moore cricket bat made for players who like to take the game on from the front foot and want power without a heavy pick-up.

This model sits within the new Azora family, which pairs a striking, imposing profile with a weight-to-feel ratio that makes the bat feel light in the hands while still carrying real authority at impact. The shortened L540 blade, pronounced low swell and sweeping contours work together to build a powerful hitting zone, while the F2 face profile and Powerarc bow are designed to get the most out of each stroke.

A Fuze Grip gives a secure, confident connection between hands and handle, and the bold new shape marks the arrival of a fresh GM silhouette. Every Azora is made in England from Prime English Willow, so you get a proper, traditional cricket bat with a modern look.

• Blade length: Shortened L540
• Handle length: 310mm
• Face profile: F2
• Swell: Low swell position for front foot strokeplay
• Contours: Sweeping contours for an imposing profile
• Grip: Fuze Grip
• Willow: Prime English Willow
• Made in: England

GM Original willow grade

• Superior unbleached, seasoned Grade 1 English willow
• Mostly straight grained, with a hint of colour and only minor cosmetic marks
• Top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for excellent feel, flex and control

GM NOW! and ToeTek fitted as standard

GM NOW! means the bat is prepared at the factory before it reaches you:

• Knocked in by GM's own batmakers
• Raw linseed oil applied to hold the moisture level of the blade, which reduces cracking and splitting
• Clear anti-scuff cover fitted to the face and edges to make the blade last longer

ToeTek protects the part of the bat that takes the most punishment:

• DriGuard applied to the toe to resist damp and limit toe swelling
• A specially shaped, resilient shield fitted to the toe
• Cuts down the toe damage and feathering that tapping at the crease often causes
• An extra barrier against damp