Gunn and Moore 2012 ICON DXM 808 ACADEMY Cricket Bat

The Icon DXM profile features a lightweight design, thick power edges, a high swell position, a GM Powerarc blade and super concave profile. All of which are desgined to offer engineeered power. As used by Adam Voges (Australia), James Hopes (Australia), Johan Botha (South Africa), Dean Brownlie (New Zealand).

808: Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 2 English Willow. Minor blemishes and some colour on one edge. Fitted with good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control. GM NOW! and ToeTek finish fitted as standard.

The DXM process implements the findings of a 5 year research programme into bat materials and manufacturing technology. Substantial investment in research, expert advice and machinery means: Superior wood conditioning improves the stability and consistency...

The Icon DXM profile features a lightweight design, thick power edges, a high swell position, a GM Powerarc blade and super concave profile. All of which are desgined to offer engineeered power. As used by Adam Voges (Australia), James Hopes (Australia), Johan Botha (South Africa), Dean Brownlie (New Zealand).

808: Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 2 English Willow. Minor blemishes and some colour on one edge. Fitted with good quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control. GM NOW! and ToeTek finish fitted as standard.

The DXM process implements the findings of a 5 year research programme into bat materials and manufacturing technology. Substantial investment in research, expert advice and machinery means: Superior wood conditioning improves the stability and consistency of willow pre-production. A new paperless design process using state of the art CAD (Computer Aided Design). Quantum improvements to the vital pressing operation. Blade crafting by advanced CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing). All GM English Willow bats are produced by our own craftsmen in our own factory in Nottingham, England using these industry-leading techniques.

ToeTek: a specially shaped resilient shield fitted to toe of bat proven to reduce toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease and offers an additional barrier to damp.

The GM Now pre-preparation process includes being Knocked-in by the batmaker in-house, DriGuard applied to resist damp and minimize toe swelling, Raw linseed oil applied to reduce cracking and splitting by maintaining the moisture level of the blade and a clear anti-scuff cover applied to the face and edges to increase blade durability.

All Gunn and Moore English Made bats are treated with GM DriGuard, a water repellent solution applied to the toe of the bat to reduce the absorption of water. This helps prevent toe swelling, making the toe less susceptible to moisture induced damage.