Feature
●SIZE - Full Size. Suitable for players 175cm and over (59"). The blade measures 108mm wide and 555mm in length. The handle measures 295mm in length, and comes with a GM HEX handle grip applied. (Bat weight and performance is dependant on the particular cleft of English Willow that it is made from. No two clefts are the same even from the same tree)
●GRADE - "808" Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 2 English Willow. Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge. Fitted with good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control. GM NOW! & ToeTek finish fitted as standard
●SPECIFICATION - MADE IN ENGLAND from prime English Willow. F4.5 face profile. Lightweight profile design. Power arc bow face profile. Mid to high swell position for stroke play all around the wicket. Fully concaved back profile maximises pick-up
●GM NOW! - Factory fitted protection. "Knocked-in" by the bat maker in-house. Raw linseed oil applied to reduce cracking and splitting by managing the moisture level of the blade. Clear anti-scuff cover applied to the face and edges to increase blade durability. (Note: GM NOW! is not fitted to Grade 303 bats. Please select grade 404 and above)
●TOETEK - DriGuard applied to resist damp and minimise toe swelling. Specially shaped resilient shield fitted to toe of bat to reduce toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease. It is also a further barrier to damp
●STATEMENT - Noting To Hide
●ICON - ‘Nothing To Hide’ is taken to new levels with the Icon thanks to its transparent logo stickers showing off the stunning work of the world’s best and most advanced Cricket bat factory. Engineered for maximum power and precision, the Icon has a mid to high swell position to ensure the very best stroke play all around the wicket, in any conditions. The full concaved back profile combined with the lightweight profile design maximises pick-up and provides perfect balance. The Icon also features the all new HEX grip, ensuring perfect grip at all times.
●DXM - GMs world leading DXM process implements the findings of a 5 year research programme into bat materials and manufacturing technology. Substantial investment in research, expert advice and machinery means. 1) Superior wood conditioning improves the stability and consistency of willow pre-production 2) A new paperless design process using state of the art CAD (Computer Aided Design) 3) Quantum improvements to the vital pressing operation 4) Blade crafting by advanced CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture).
[Limited Edition]
[404]
Description
Superior Seasoned unbleached Grade 2 English WillowMinor blemishes, may have some colour to one edges Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control TRADITIONAL L555 BLADE LENGTH.HANDLE LENGTH 295mm.F4.5 FACE PROFILE.LIGHTWEIGHT PROFILE DESIGN.POWERARC BOW FACE PROFILE.MID TO HIGH SWELL POSITION FOR STROKE PLAY ALL AROUND THE WICKET.FULLY CONCAVED BACK PROFILE MAXIMISES THE PICK-UP.MAX SWELL DEPTH - 63mm.MAX EDGE WIDTH - 33mm.VOLUME OF BLADE IN CM3 - 2170 CM3MADE IN NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND. GM NOW! “Knocked-in” by the batmaker in-house - we always recommend further knocking in around the edges and toe before use Raw linseed oil applied to reduce cracking and splitting by maintaining the moisture level of the blade Clear anti-scuff cover applied to the face and edges to increase blade durability TOETEK DriGuard applied to resist damp and minimise toe swelling Specially shaped resilient shield fitted to toe of bat Reduces toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease Further barrier to damp