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Precision. Ruthlessness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGM Rival 404 Junior Cricket Bat 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the aggressive styling and powerful characteristics of the senior Rival range to the next generation of cricketers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eSize 5, Size 6 and Harrow\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Rival 404 Junior is designed for young players who want a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Willow cricket bat\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent pickup, manageable weight distribution and a profile built for positive, attacking stroke play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the Rival's striking \u003cstrong\u003echequered-flag inspired 2026 graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e, powerful hitting zone and premium \u003cstrong\u003eGM Apex Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an excellent option for junior club, school and representative cricketers looking to take their game to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo hesitation. No looking back. The Rival is Built To Win.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Rival – Built for Young Competitors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rival is designed for cricketers who want to play positively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor junior players, GM adapts the characteristics of the Rival into appropriately sized blades that provide the control and manoeuvrability required to develop good batting technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a junior cricket bat designed to provide an excellent combination of \u003cstrong\u003epower, pickup, bat speed and control\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether driving straight, attacking through the covers or developing more aggressive boundary-hitting strokes, the Rival Junior is built to give young players confidence at the crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnglish Willow Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGM Rival 404 Junior\u003c\/strong\u003e is manufactured from carefully selected \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Willow\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing developing players with genuine English Willow performance at an accessible price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 404 specification is particularly suitable for young cricketers progressing beyond beginner-level bats and looking for an English Willow blade for regular training and match use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bat benefits from Gunn \u0026amp; 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