GM Maxi Delta 404 Cricket Bat (2027)

The GM Maxi Delta 404 cricket bat from Gunn & Moore is a hard-hitting willow bat for power players who like to take the bowling on from the first ball.

This 404 Delta version sits in the Maxi family, a line with a long-standing reputation for boundary-clearing strokeplay. The bold, imposing profile comes with a pronounced low swell and substantial edges, which give clean strikers the confidence to attack. The shortened blade is designed to produce a dynamic sweetspot, while the pick-up keeps the bat moving quickly through the shot.

Delta refers to GM's CAD/CAM machined profiles, built here around the DXM 2.0 shape for a light feel in the hands without giving up punch. It is made in England from English willow and fitted with the new Signet Grip, a soft rubber grip with a geometric shield pattern that helps keep the handle secure when you swing hard. The yellow and black finish is loud and hard to miss.

• Model: Maxi DXM 404 Delta
• Blade length: L540 shortened blade
• Handle length: 310mm
• Face profile: F2
• Bow: Powerarc
• Swell: Low, for front foot striking
• Profile: DXM 2.0 Delta, extended spine
• Grip: Signet grip
• Willow: 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