GM Flare 2026 Premium Grade 1 English Willow Cricket Bat

The GM Flare 2026 English Willow Cricket Bat is engineered for batters who make stroke play look effortless. With a naturally balanced feel, responsive performance and excellent control, the Flare is built to reward precise timing, delicate touch and expressive shot-making.

Made from Premium Grade 1 English Willow, the 2026 Flare features a mid-to-low sweet spot, a full profile with no concaving and a carefully balanced pick-up. Its sculpted blade profile delivers impressive power through the hitting zone without compromising the control and feel needed by modern attacking batters.

The flatter F2 face, combined with edges reaching up to 40mm and a spine of up to 63mm, creates a generous hitting area with excellent power potential. The semi-oval handle provides a comfortable, secure grip and enhanced control, helping you stay confident through every stroke.

For 2026, GM has given the Flare a refined contemporary look, complemented by a White Fuze Grip that delivers a comfortable connection between the hands and bat while providing excellent feedback and responsiveness.

The bat comes equipped with GM NOW! preparation and a ToeTek™ finish as standard, offering added convenience and protection so you can get closer to match-ready performance from the start.

Key Features

• Premium Grade 1 English Willow
• Full profile with no concaving
• Mid-to-low sweet spot
• Balanced and responsive pick-up
• Flatter F2 face
• Spine up to 63mm
• Edges up to 40mm
• Semi-oval handle for comfort and control
• White Fuze Grip
• Rubber toe guard
• 555mm blade length
• Weight range: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 10oz
• GM NOW! preparation included as standard
• ToeTek™ finish fitted as standard
• Designed to maximise touch, timing and effortless stroke play

Built for Natural Stroke Makers

The GM Flare 2026 combines premium English Willow, a powerful full profile and a balanced pick-up to create a bat that feels instinctive in the hands. Whether you’re threading the ball through the gaps or unleashing powerful drives, the Flare is designed to let your natural batting style shine.