GM Noir 909 Cricket Bat 2026/27 – Short Handle

The iconic GM Noir 909 Cricket Bat makes its highly anticipated return for the 2026/27 season, bringing back one of Gunn & Moore's most popular designs with updated styling, premium Grade 1 English Willow and a powerful profile built for modern stroke play.

The Noir has always been a bat that stands out. Its unmistakable dark styling returns with a refreshed black sticker design featuring a striking zig-zag pattern through the GM lettering, complemented perfectly by a Black GM Fuze Grip.

But the Noir isn't just about looks. Underneath the distinctive graphics is a powerful mid-to-low profile, substantial edges and carefully balanced shaping designed to deliver serious performance at the crease.

Grade 1 English Willow

The GM Noir 909 2026/27 is crafted from carefully selected Grade 1 English Willow, providing an excellent combination of grain quality, performance and responsiveness.

The 909 specification sits towards the premium end of GM's range, making it an excellent option for serious club, representative and high-level cricketers who want high-quality English Willow without moving all the way into GM's Original or Limited Edition specifications.

Each blade is carefully selected and shaped to deliver the balance, pickup and performance expected from a premium GM cricket bat.

Mid-to-Low Sweet Spot – Built for Front-Foot Dominance

One of the defining characteristics of the Noir is its mid-to-low swell position.

By positioning more willow through the middle and lower portion of the blade, the Noir creates an excellent power zone for players who enjoy getting onto the front foot.

It's particularly well suited to powerful driving, straight hitting and aggressive stroke play, while retaining enough balance and versatility for players who score all around the wicket.

The lower power distribution also makes the Noir an attractive option for players who frequently take the aerial route and want plenty of willow behind the ball.

Mostly Full Profile

The Noir features a mostly full blade profile with only slight concaving, retaining plenty of wood through the primary hitting area.

This substantial construction creates the powerful appearance and feel that players expect from the Noir.

With approximately 35–37mm edges and a spine measuring around 61–62mm, the profile puts a significant amount of willow behind the hitting zone while maintaining a surprisingly lightweight pickup.

The result is a bat that feels substantial through impact without necessarily feeling heavy or cumbersome in the hands.

Lightweight Pickup

Despite its imposing profile, the GM Noir 909 has been carefully shaped to provide an excellent lightweight pickup.

The slight concaving through the back removes unnecessary weight while retaining the important willow through the central hitting area.

This carefully considered weight distribution allows players to generate excellent bat speed, making the Noir particularly effective for aggressive stroke-makers who rely on quick hands.

Traditional L555 Blade Length

The Noir returns with GM's traditional 555mm blade length, providing a substantial hitting area and the familiar dimensions preferred by many adult cricketers.

Combined with the mid-to-low swell and substantial edges, the L555 blade creates a powerful yet versatile cricket bat capable of handling virtually every scoring option.

F4.5 Face Profile

The rounder F4.5 face profile complements the Noir's substantial blade shape and helps create its distinctive playing characteristics.

Combined with the full profile, generous edges and mid-to-low swell, the F4.5 face provides an impressive hitting area for confident stroke play.

Semi-Oval Handle

The Noir 909 features a semi-oval handle, providing a comfortable and secure feel in the hands.

The shape helps players maintain excellent control over the bat while providing the stability required through impact.

For players who prefer a handle that offers additional directional control without feeling excessively oval, the semi-oval configuration provides an excellent middle ground.

Black GM Fuze Grip

Completing the Noir's unmistakable appearance is the Black GM Fuze Grip.

The Fuze Grip provides excellent traction and comfort, helping create a secure connection between the player's hands and the bat.

Its all-black appearance perfectly complements the refreshed Noir graphics, giving the 2026/27 model a sleek and aggressive finish.

GM NOW! Preparation

The GM Noir 909 comes with GM NOW! preparation as standard, reducing the amount of additional preparation required before use.

This factory preparation helps get your new English Willow bat ready for cricket sooner while providing the professional finishing expected from a premium GM bat.

As with any high-quality English Willow cricket bat, appropriate care should still be taken before and during use.

ToeTek™ Protection

The Noir 909 also comes with ToeTek™ protection fitted as standard.

The toe is one of the most vulnerable areas of any cricket bat, particularly from moisture, yorkers and repeated contact with the ground.

ToeTek™ provides an additional layer of protection to this important area, helping improve the durability and longevity of your bat.

Key Features

• GM Noir 909 – 2026/27 Edition

• Premium Grade 1 English Willow

• Updated Noir black graphics

• Distinctive zig-zag detailing through the GM lettering

• Powerful mid-to-low swell position

• Particularly suited to front-foot stroke-makers

• Mostly full profile with slight concaving

• Approximately 61–62mm spine

• Approximately 35–37mm edges

• Traditional 555mm blade length

• Rounder F4.5 face profile

• Excellent lightweight pickup

• Semi-oval handle

• Premium Black GM Fuze Grip

• GM NOW! factory preparation

• ToeTek™ protection fitted as standard

• Rubber toe protection

• Designed for powerful all-round stroke play

• Ideal for serious club, representative and high-level cricketers

Specifications

Brand: Gunn & Moore (GM)
Model: Noir 909
Season: 2026/27
Willow: Grade 1 English Willow
Weight Range: Approximately 2lb 8oz–2lb 10oz
Blade Length: 555mm
Profile: Mostly Full with Slight Concaving
Sweet Spot: Mid-to-Low
Spine: Approximately 61–62mm
Edges: Approximately 35–37mm
Face: Rounder F4.5 Profile
Pickup: Lightweight
Handle: Semi-Oval
Grip: Black GM Fuze Grip
Preparation: GM NOW!
Toe Protection: ToeTek™

Who Is the GM Noir 909 For?

The GM Noir 909 2026/27 is an excellent choice for serious cricketers who prefer a substantial bat profile but don't want to sacrifice pickup and manoeuvrability.

Its mid-to-low sweet spot makes it particularly attractive to front-foot players, providing plenty of power for driving, attacking straight and taking the aerial route.

The combination of Grade 1 English Willow, meaty edges, a substantial spine and a mostly full profile provides serious hitting potential, while careful weight distribution keeps the pickup impressively light.

For players looking for premium Grade 1 English Willow, a powerful low-to-mid profile and the unmistakable styling of the returning GM Noir, the Noir 909 is one of the standout bats of the 2026/27 range.

Important Weight Information

Any bat weight displayed in this listing is measured WITHOUT an Extratec protective sheet and WITHOUT a toe guard fitted.

Please note that fitting an Extratec protective sheet and/or toe guard will slightly increase the finished playing weight of the bat.