GM Prima Cricket Bat

The GM Diamond L540 DXM Player Edition costs around $700 and upwards. Though it is expensive, it is definitely worth the price. These bats are expensive because they are made primarily in England unlike other cricket bats mostly made in India. It also is one of the brands that cater to all-round players.

GM bats are made of high quality materials, either Grade 1+ English willow, the highest grade of wood available which is also used for higher end bats, and Kashmir willow, which is used for the low to medium tier bats. Higher tier bats have a ‘quality treble spring multi-piece cane’ handle, allowing for greater feel, flexibility and maximum control. It also uses the companies’ signature ‘Terrain grip’ which allows for maximum grip in all batting conditions

Most GM bats have a shorter blade measurement and a longer handle allowing maximum swinging power. Handles are usually no longer than 310 inches while the blades are 540 mm. Unlike other brands, GM bats feature a full, contoured spine – no concaving – and runs from the shoulder to the toe. The swell on most GM bats are 62 mm and the edges are 36 mm – they emphasize strong swings.

The face/front of the bat has an F4.5 profile, showing very minimal concaving. Hence, the ‘sweet spot’ of the bat is in the centre to the mid-toe; hitting a ball here with strength will ensure a boundary.

The bat has an easy pick-up, meaning its weight is easily distributed across the bat. GM bats usually weigh around 1.13 kg making them one of the lightest bats in the market. The shape of the handle allows maximum grip. The  end of the handle isn’t as pronounced, making it almost unnoticeable. A strong swing with GM bats is done with minimal effort since they are lightweight and have a larger area for contact.

GM bats are available in online shopping websites and in-store, though the higher tier bats could be harder to come by since they are sought after and preferred by most compared to the low to mid-tier ones.

Bats can be shipped overseas, but the shipping fee can be fairly high.

GM cricket bats are mainly produced and sold in the United Kingdom, in other European countries, and in Australia.  Because most players who use this brand are from these countries. Exposure to other countries is limited. Often, this only happens when an international game is played or a player endorses the brand.

The players that endorse and use GM brand are Ben Stokes. 

Most players use these types of bats because they are hard-hitters, able to hit sixes at will.

GM bats, in general, have one downside to them (especially for the higher tier bats) – they cost a hefty price. Compared to other high-end bats of different brands.

The SG Hi-Score Xtreme costs significantly less than the GM Diamond L540 DXM Player Edition mainly because of the materials used in manufacturing. The SG bat favors precision hitting while the GM bat favors powerful strikes that aim for boundaries.

The GM bat is lighter than the SG bat despite it being primarily for power-hitting. The SG bat has a larger blade than the GM bat, which means that the ball has a higher chance of making contact even in a less-powerful swing; the GM bat, on the other hand, has a wider ‘sweet spot’ allowing for greater focused hits.

Overall, the SG Hi-Score Xtreme’s price is manageable given this is mainly used for slow- to medium-paced bowling where not a lot of strength is needed. The GM Diamond L540 DXM Player Edition costs more but has a higher chance of consistently knocking fours and sixes