Gunn & Moore Flare DXM Original TTNOW Cricket Bat FEATURES: - Superior unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow - Straight grained with a hint of colour and minor cosmetic blemishes - Fitted with top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control - Oval handle for natural bottom hand location comfort and control - GM Control™ grip KEY BAT INFORMATION: - Weight: Medium - Swell Depth: Medium - Swell Position: High - Bow: Distinct - Edges: Big, contoured - Back Profile: Slightly concave - GM NOW! Knocked-in by the batmaker in-house; DriGuard applied to resist damp and minimise toe swelling; raw linseed oil applied to reduce cracking and splitting by maintaining the moisture level of the blade; clear anti-scuff cover applied to the face and edges to increase blade durability - TOETEK! Specially shaped resilient shield fitted to the toe of the bat; Reduces toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease Our new 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 their own craftsmen in their own factory in Nottingham, England using these industry-leading techniques. Gunn & Moore Flare DXM Original TTNOW Cricket Bat