{"product_id":"gunn-moore-gm-maxi-909-l540-grade-1-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-adult","title":"GUNN \u0026 MOORE GM Maxi 909 L540 Grade 1 English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Adult","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGUNN \u0026amp; MOORE Maxi 909 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003enew to GM's 2026\/27 range\u003c\/strong\u003e, reviving an iconic name for the modern power player. Made in England from premium GM 909 Grade English Willow, the Maxi combines a \u003cstrong\u003eshortened L540 blade\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pronounced low swell, thick toe and massive edges to create an imposing profile designed for powerful front-foot striking. 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