Willow Grading

Cricket Bats - Willow Grading

Writeup Credit Source: Gunn & Moore

So why does certain cricket bats cost more than the others ? There are various factors which contribute to the cost and most important one is the willow grading of the cricket bat. Here are some examples of Gunn & Moore bats which are made to different specifications to fit various budgets

Gunn & Moore offer bats in eight qualities. Each quality is developed around different grades of willow.


ORIGINAL L.E.
The very best unbleached naturally 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
Handle ovalled for natural bottom hand location, comfort and control
GM NOW! And ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard
GM Helix™ Grip


ORIGINAL

Superior unbleached naturally seasoned Grade 1 English Willow
Straight grained with a hint of color and minor cosmetic blemishes
Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
Oval handles for natural bottom hand location, comfort and control
GM Helix™ Grip


909 GM English Willow Grade Bats

Unbleached naturally seasoned Grade 1 English Willow
Predominantly straight grained with color on one edge and minor blemishes
Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
Oval handles for natural bottom hand location, comfort and control
GM Helix™ Grip


808 GM English Willow Grade Bats

Seasoned unbleached Grade 2 English Willow
Minor blemishes with some color on one edge
Fitted with good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control
GM Helix™ Grip
GM NOW! and TOE-TEK™ finish fitted as standard


707 GM English Willow Grade Bats

Seasoned unbleached Grade 2 English Willow
Minor blemishes with some color on one edge
Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle

GM Helix™ Grip
GM NOW! and TOE-TEK™ finish fitted as standard


606 GM English Willow Grade Bats

Naturally seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow
Minor blemishes with some color on one edge
Fitted with good quality treble spring cane handle
GM Helix™ Grip
GM NOW! finish fitted as standard


GM 505 English Willow Grade Bats

Naturally seasoned bleached Grade 3 English Willow
Minor knot marks with some stain/speck
Fitted with treble spring cane handle
GM Helix™ Grip


GM 303 English Wilow Grade Bats

Bleached Grade 4 English Willow
Knot marks and stain
Fitted with ProTec™ cover to face
GM Helix™ Grip