{"product_id":"gunn-moore-gm-rival-404-grade-3-english-willow-cricket-bat-26-27-junior","title":"GUNN \u0026 MOORE GM Rival 404 Grade 3 English Willow Cricket Bat '26\/27 - Junior","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGUNN \u0026amp; MOORE Rival 404 English Willow Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the aggressive styling and power-focused profile of the new Rival range to \u003cstrong\u003ejunior cricketers\u003c\/strong\u003e. New for the \u003cstrong\u003e2026\/27 season\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e from GM 404 Grade English Willow, the Rival features a mid-to-low swell, substantial toe depth and sweeping contours designed to create a powerful hitting profile. Its bold chequered-flag livery completes a distinctive bat built for young players who enjoy positive, attacking stroke play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eF2 face profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and Powerarc bow work with GM's Face Dynamics expertise to optimise the blade design, while the new \u003cstrong\u003eApex Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e provides excellent traction and secure control. Like all GM English Willow bats, the Rival 404 receives \u003cstrong\u003eGM NOW! factory preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e, including knocking-in, oiling and anti-scuff protection, together with \u003cstrong\u003eToeTek DriGuard\u003c\/strong\u003e toe protection. 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