GM Rival Original Cricket Bat 2026 - Short Handle
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Product Details
Product Details
Prime willow. Serious intent. The Rival Original is GM's Grade 1, unbleached, prime English willow blade in the 2026 Rival livery — the range Team GM's Wihan Lubbe and James Coles take to the middle.
The Rival shape
Built for the all-round shot-maker. GM's classic L555 blade, a mid-to-low swell with sweeping contours and huge toe depth, topped with the Powerarc bow face. Balanced enough to bat long, loaded enough down low to take the aerial route when the field goes back.
Key specs
- Prime unbleached Grade 1 English willow
- L555 blade shape, mid-to-low swell, huge toe depth, Powerarc bow face
- DXM Toughsheet facing + ToeTek toe guard fitted as standard
- GM NOW! prepared — minimal knocking-in, play sooner
- Premium treble-spring multi-piece cane handle
- Short handle (SH) — suits adult players from approx. 5ft 9in
- Handmade by Gunn & Moore in Nottingham, England
Who it's for
Premier and first-grade batters who want prime willow and a shape that covers every scoring option.
Where it sits in the 2026 range
Original is GM's prime grade — above 909, 808, Signature, 606 and 404, one rung below the Limited Edition.
In stock and dispatched from MCG Sports, Cranbourne North, Victoria.
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