{"product_id":"gm-noir-delta-404-cricket-bat-2026-short-handle","title":"GM Noir DELTA 404 Cricket Bat 2026 – Short Handle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELTA – FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome bats are made to follow the light. The Noir was made to cut through it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe legendary \u003cstrong\u003eGM Noir DELTA 404 Cricket Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e returns for the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 season\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining the powerful and unmistakable Noir profile with GM's advanced \u003cstrong\u003eDXM 2.0 DELTA technology\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for players who want a \u003cstrong\u003elighter pickup without sacrificing hitting power\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Noir DELTA 404 features a SuperLight-optimised profile, traditional \u003cstrong\u003eL555 blade length\u003c\/strong\u003e, powerful mid-to-low swell and GM's precision CAD\/CAM machining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an English Willow cricket bat that feels fast and responsive in the hands while still providing plenty of willow through the main hitting zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with bold Noir graphics and a 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excellent bat speed while retaining the hitting power required for aggressive modern cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who want a substantial English Willow blade without a heavy or cumbersome feel, the DELTA profile provides an excellent solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDXM 2.0 SuperLight Optimised Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGM's \u003cstrong\u003eDXM 2.0 technology\u003c\/strong\u003e uses precision manufacturing to carefully control the shape and weight distribution of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnnecessary weight is strategically managed while maintaining willow through the important power zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eSuperLight pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e that separates the DELTA range from conventional cricket bat profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Noir DELTA 404 is particularly suited to players looking for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster bat 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