GM Cannon 808 Junior Cricket Bat (2027)

The GM Cannon 808 Junior Cricket Bat from Gunn & Moore is a junior bat for young batters who like to attack from the first ball and want a powerful profile without sacrificing control.

The Cannon range was designed in conjunction with England batter Jacob Bethell, and the 808 carries that attacking spirit into the junior game. A traditional blade length, substantial edges and a flowing spine give it plenty of presence behind the ball, while the mid-to-low swell position suits the all-round shot maker who wants to drive through the field one minute and clear the ropes the next.

The balanced feel makes it easy to pick up and swing, and the pro-lite grip, the lightest Gunn & Moore has made, adds comfort and control through the stroke. It is made in England from prime English willow, so young players get a bat built with the same care as the senior models in the family.

• Blade length: Traditional L555
• Handle length: 295mm
• Face profile: F4.5
• Bow profile: Powerarc bow face profile
• Swell: Mid-to-low
• Grip: Pro-Lite
• Material: Prime English willow, made in England

GM 808 willow grade

• Superior unbleached, seasoned Grade 2 English willow
• Minor marks, and there may be some colour on one edge
• Good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for 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