GUNN & MOORE 1885 DXM Original L.E. Adult Cricket Bat

The main characteristics of the 1885 range of bats are the lightweight, traditional design and traditional back profile. There are contoured edges and the swell is positioned to maximise power in the already lightweight shape. It also features an engraved toe detail.

Made from the very best unbleached seasoned Grade 1 English Willow selected for grain structure and weight, the Original L.E is individually tested to ensure 5 star performance and fitted with a top quality treble spring multi-piece cane handle for outstanding feel, flex and control. The handle is ovalled for natural bottom hand location, comfort and control.

DXM conditioning means superior wood conditioning that improves the stability and consistency of willow pre-production. A new paperless design process uses state of the art CAD (Computer Aided Design) and there are quantum improvements to the vital pressing operation.

The ToeTek technology consists of a specially shaped resilient shield fitted to the toe of the bat. This reduces toe damage and feathering that is often caused by tapping at the crease and also provides a further barrier to damp.

The bat has been knocked-in by the Gunn & Moore batmaker in-house. There is 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.