Customise Your Balance, Elevate Your Control: the GM Apex Counter Balance 2027
Overview
The GM Apex Counter Balance lets you fine tune the balance, handling and feel of your cricket bat. It adds weight to the handle end of the bat. This shifts the balance point towards your hands.
The result is a lower "feels like" weight in the hands. Batters get greater control and a more secure, confident feel through the stroke. GM's tagline sums it up: "customise your balance, elevate your control".
It is made from high performance silicone rubber with an integrated weight. You can choose from three options: 45g, 55g and 75g. That lets you pick the level of counter balance that suits your bat and playing style.
Best of all, you change the feel of your bat without changing the bat itself. It suits youth, Harrow and adult bats. With the season starting in April, it is a simple upgrade before your first net.
Features
- Three weight options: 45g, 55g and 75g, so you can customise your bat's balance and feel.
- Handle end weighting: shifts the balance point towards the hands for a more controlled feel.
- High performance silicone: a durable, flexible build for a secure and comfortable fit.
- Integrated weight: the weight is built into the silicone rubber body.
- Wide compatibility: suits a broad range of bat sizes, including youth, Harrow and adult.
- Enhanced handling: a more secure and controlled feel when playing shots.
Design and Materials
Every bat has a balance point. Where that point sits changes how heavy the bat feels when you pick it up. Two bats of the same dead weight can feel very different in your hands.
The GM Apex Counter Balance works on this idea. It adds weight at the handle end, away from the blade. That moves the balance point up towards your hands. The bat then feels lighter to pick up and easier to control through the shot.
GM builds the counter balance from high performance silicone rubber. The material is durable and flexible. It is designed to give a secure and comfortable fit on the bat. The weight is integrated into the body, so there is no separate part to manage.
The three weights give you real choice. The 45g option suits a subtle adjustment. The 75g option gives a more noticeable change in balance. The 55g option sits between the two. Simply choose the weight that suits your preference.
Because it works across youth, Harrow and adult bats, it is useful for players of many ages. A junior moving up a size may find a new bat feels heavy at first. A counter balance is one way to help the bat feel more manageable.
Key Technologies
Three Weight Options: Choose 45g, 55g or 75g. Each gives a different level of counter balance.
Handle End Weighting: Weight at the handle end shifts the balance point towards the hands. The bat feels more controlled.
High Performance Silicone: A durable, flexible construction. It is designed for a secure and comfortable fit.
Wide Compatibility: Suitable for a broad range of bat sizes. That includes youth, Harrow and adult.
Enhanced Handling: A lower feels like weight in the hands. Shots feel more secure and controlled.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Gunn & Moore (GM) |
| Model |
Apex Counter Balance (2027) |
| Weight options |
45g, 55g, 75g |
| Material |
High performance silicone rubber with integrated weight |
| Position |
Handle end of the bat |
| Compatibility |
Youth, Harrow and adult bat sizes |
| Purpose |
Shifts balance point towards the hands, reducing feels like weight |
VKS Review
The GM Apex Counter Balance is a smart, simple way to change how your bat feels. It suits players whose bat feels a little heavy in the hands. It also suits anyone who wants more control without buying a new bat.
We like having three weights to choose from. Start with 45g if you want a small change, or try 75g for a bigger shift. VKS has sold cricket kit for over 50 years. Bring your bat to our Ealing store in London and our team can help you choose a weight.
Q&A Section
What does a counter balance do?
It adds weight to the handle end of the bat. This shifts the balance point towards your hands, so the bat feels lighter and more controlled.
What weights are available?
GM makes it in 45g, 55g and 75g. Choose a lighter option for a subtle change, or a heavier one for a more noticeable shift.
Will it fit my bat?
It suits a broad range of bat sizes, including youth, Harrow and adult. Bring your bat in store if you would like us to check.
Does it make my bat lighter?
No, it adds weight overall. But by moving the balance point towards your hands, it reduces the feels like weight.
What is it made from?
It is made from high performance silicone rubber with an integrated weight. The material is durable and flexible for a secure fit.
Can I buy the GM Apex Counter Balance in store?
Yes, you can find it at our London store in Ealing. Our team can help you choose the right weight for your bat.
