GM Galaxy 404 Cricket Bat (2027)

The GM Galaxy 404 Cricket Bat from Gunn & Moore is a modern, power-focused English willow bat for batters who like a bold look and a punchy, well-balanced feel at the crease.

This is the 404 model in the Galaxy range, and it carries the range's striking new livery. A shortened L540 blade and an extended spine give it a profile built to generate real impact, with the extra mass behind the strike helping it feel stable when you commit to a shot. The mid-to-high swell keeps the pick-up fast and light through the hands, so it feels lively whether you are working the ball around or going for the big hits.

The blade is shaped around an F2 face profile and Powerarc bow, combining a dynamic modern shape with a shorter blade length so the power sits where you want it. A Galaxy Grip finishes the handle, with a metallic textured surface designed for precise traction and confident control. Made in England from Prime English Willow, it is a bat for players who want to be noticed at the wicket.

• Model: Galaxy 404
• Blade length: Shortened L540
• Handle length: 310mm
• Face profile: F2
• Bow: Powerarc
• Spine: Extended
• Swell: Mid-to-high
• Grip: Galaxy Grip
• Willow: Prime English Willow
• Made in: England

GM 404 willow grade

• Seasoned, bleached Grade 3 English willow
• May show knots, with some stain or specks in the wood
• Treble spring cane handle

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