GM Flare DXM Original TTNOW English Willow Cricket Bat – SH – 2026/27

GM Flare DXM Original TTNOW English Willow Cricket Bat – SH – 2026/27

The Gunn & Moore Flare DXM Original TTNOW English Willow Cricket Bat – SH 2026/27 is a premium bat crafted from Grade 1 English Willow, designed for serious cricketers who demand exceptional performance, control, and traditional craftsmanship.

Made from superior unbleached seasoned English Willow, the Flare features straight grains with a natural appearance and minor cosmetic blemishes. Its high swell position, big contoured edges, and distinct bow create a powerful profile designed for confident stroke play while maintaining excellent balance and control.

The bat is fitted with a treble spring multi-piece cane handle, providing outstanding feel, flex, and shock absorption. The oval handle helps establish a natural bottom-hand position for improved comfort and control.

Key Features

• Grade 1 English Willow
• Senior / Short Handle SH
• 2026/27 model
• Superior unbleached seasoned willow
• Straight-grained willow with natural cosmetic variations
• High swell position
• Medium swell depth
• Big, contoured edges
• Distinct bow
• Slightly concave back profile
• Treble spring multi-piece cane handle
• Oval handle for natural bottom-hand positioning
• GM Control™ Grip
• Medium weight
• Handcrafted in Nottingham, England

GM NOW! Preparation

The Flare DXM Original TTNOW comes with GM NOW! preparation, professionally completed in-house by the batmaker:

• Professionally knocked-in
• DriGuard treatment to help resist damp and minimise toe swelling
• Raw linseed oil applied to help maintain willow moisture and reduce cracking and splitting
• Clear anti-scuff cover applied to the face and edges for increased durability

TOETEK Protection

The bat also features TOETEK, a specially shaped resilient shield fitted to the toe. It helps reduce toe damage and feathering, particularly from tapping the bat at the crease.

DXM Technology

Gunn & Moore's DXM manufacturing process is based on extensive research into bat materials and manufacturing technology. It incorporates advanced wood conditioning, CAD-based design, precision pressing, and CAM blade crafting to improve the stability, consistency, and performance of the finished bat.

Every GM English Willow bat is produced by skilled craftsmen at the Gunn & Moore factory in Nottingham, England.

The Gunn & Moore Flare DXM Original TTNOW English Willow Cricket Bat – SH 2026/27 combines Grade 1 English Willow, a high swell, big contoured edges, a distinct bow, GM NOW! preparation, and premium English craftsmanship, making it a superb choice for serious cricketers seeking elite performance and traditional bat-making quality.