GM Galaxy 808 Junior Cricket Bat (2027)

The GM Galaxy 808 Junior Cricket Bat from Gunn & Moore is an English willow bat for young players who want a lively, well-balanced blade as they develop their strokeplay.

Part of the wider Galaxy line, the 808 pairs a shortened L540 blade with an extended spine, giving it a punchy profile with plenty of mass behind the ball. A mid-to-high swell keeps the pick-up quick and the bat feeling light through the hands, so it is easy to bring down in a hurry without losing the stability needed for a confident, authoritative drive.

The shape is built around an F2 face profile and a Powerarc bow, which moves the power to the area of the blade where juniors most often meet the ball. The Galaxy Grip adds a metallic textured finish for reliable traction and secure control through every shot. Every Galaxy is made in England from Prime English Willow, so this is a bat with real craftsmanship behind it for the young batter who likes to make their presence felt at the crease.

• Willow: Prime English Willow
• Blade length: Shortened L540
• Handle length: 310mm
• Face profile: F2
• Bow: Powerarc bow face profile
• Spine: Extended spine
• Swell: Mid-to-high for balance and pick-up
• Grip: Galaxy Grip with metallic textured surface
• 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