Scaled down to give a size between Harrow & Short handle & a lighter weight bat to ensure positive physical & technical development for taller youth players.
| Academy Bat Dimensions | ||
| Blade Width | Blade Length | Handle Length |
| 104 MM | 555 MM | 280mm |
- Superior Grade 2 unbleached English willow. Expect grain structure to have distortions, minor blemishes on the face & colour on one edge.
- High quality 6-piece, treble spring Singapore cane handle.
- Standard blade length with narrower blade helps to reduce dead weight & improve pickup for younger players.
- Shorter handle to give a size in between Harrow & short handle Fitted with black Wave grip.
- Mid - Low blade power-zone for attacking front foot & controlled all-round stroke play.
- F4.5 face maximises hitting area reducing pressure on shoulders & splice
- Full profile with no concaving for maximum wood. PowerArc bow improves balance & pickup.
- Squared toe with rounded corners gives extra wide look in stance & duck billing in the toe improves balance & pickup.
- Weight range (senior sizes only): 2lb4oz to 2lb8oz
- All GM bats come with: GM NOW factory preparation including extra-press, linseed oil & anti-scuff sheet applied by the bat makers themselves in house. GM ToeTek with DriGuard to reduce toe-swell & ToeShield to reduce moisture ingress.
