Gunn & Moore Rival Original Cricket Bat (2026)

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GM Rival Original L555 Cricket Bat

Speed. Precision. Ruthlessness.

The Rival doesn’t play to participate – it plays to win.
Every detail in the Rival’s design is engineered for impact. Its bold chequered-flag livery is a statement of intent – fast, aggressive, and built to dominate from first ball to last.

Crafted for players who play on the edge, the Rival delivers high-performance output through a low swell profile, explosive pick-up, and a shape that thrives under pressure. This is a bat for competitors – not passengers.
No hesitation. No looking back. The Rival is Built To Win.

The Rival also features a new Apex grip, delivering traction and peak grip performance when it counts most.

One of a host of 2026 English Willow bats that carry a striking new design, the Rival features the traditional L555 blade length, a low swell, and a clean, powerful profile tailored for boundary-hunters.

• Traditional L555 blade length
• Handle length 295mm
• F2 face profile
• Mid to low swell for the all-round shot maker
• Huge toe depth for attacking confidence
• Sweeping contours for imposing profile
• Powerarc bow face profile
• Apex grip
• Made in England from prime English willow Weight: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 11oz

GM Bat Grades

Original LE:
• The very best unbleached seasoned grade 1 English Willow
• Selected for grain structure and weight
• Limited by Willow availability
• Bats individually tested to ensure 5 star performance
• Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
Original:
• Superior unbleached seasoned grade 1 English willow
• Predominantly straight grained with a hint of colour and minor cosmetic blemishes
• Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
909:
• Unbleached seasoned grade 1 English willow
• Predominantly straight grained with colour on one edge and minor cosmetic blemishes
• Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
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! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
707:
• Seasoned unbleached grade 2 English willow
• Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge
• Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
606:
• Superior seasoned unbleached grade 3 English willow
• Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge
• Fitted with treble spring cane handle
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
404:
• Seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow
• Knot marks with some stain/speck
• Fitted with treble spring cane handle
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard
Signature:
• Seasoned unbleached grade 3 English willow
• Minor blemishes, may have some colour to one edge
• Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle
• GM Now! And ToeTek finish fitted as standard