GM Maxi 808 Cricket Bat (2027)

The Gunn & Moore Maxi 808 is an English willow cricket bat made for power hitters who like to take the initiative and clear the boundary from the first ball.

This 808 grade carries the Maxi's big-hitting character, with a bold, imposing profile, a pronounced low swell and substantial edges that give clean strikers the confidence to attack. The shortened L540 blade is designed to create a dynamic sweetspot, while the pick-up keeps the bat moving at speed through the shot. The low swell is aimed at powerful front foot striking, and the F2 face profile and Powerarc bow come together to give the bat its distinctive feel at the crease.

It arrives in a striking yellow and black livery that is hard to miss at the crease. A new Signet Grip, made from soft rubber with a geometric shield pattern, offers comfortable traction and helps keep the bat secure in the hands when you are swinging with full intent.

Made in England from prime English willow, the Maxi 808 is a natural choice for aggressive batters who want a bat with real presence.

• Brand: Gunn & Moore
• Model: Maxi 808
• Willow: Prime English willow
• Blade length: L540
• Handle length: 310mm
• Face profile: F2 with Powerarc bow
• Swell: Low, for powerful front foot striking
• Spine: Extended
• Grip: Signet Grip
• 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