Great Value English Willow: Buy the GM Radon DXM TT Cricket Bat in Short Handle
Overview
The GM Radon cricket bat is a great value English willow bat in Short Handle. It is made in England from seasoned Grade 4 English willow. GM aims it at players who want a genuine English willow bat without a premium price.
The Radon has a performance face profile and a bold blue and red livery. GM fits it with a grained polycarbonate cover, a Control grip and a TOETEK toe guard as standard. Together they give you protection and grip from the first session. The Radon carries over unchanged from GM's 2026 range.
The Radon range comes in a collection of profiles and weights, so players can choose at the point of sale. That makes it worth picking up a few before you buy. It suits club cricketers, school players moving up to English willow and anyone wanting a reliable second bat. With the season starting in April, now is a good time to buy and prepare it.
Features
- Real English willow at a great price: seasoned Grade 4 English willow gives you English willow feel for less.
- Made in England: GM makes the Radon in England from English willow.
- Performance face profile: a face shape GM designed for consistent performance off the bat.
- Protected face: a factory-fitted grained GM polycarbonate cover helps protect the face of the blade.
- Protected toe: a TOETEK toe guard comes fitted as standard to guard the toe from wear.
- Secure hold: the Control grip gives outstanding grip and feel in the hands.
- Your choice of shape: the range offers a collection of profiles and weights to suit your game.
Design and Materials
The Radon is cut from seasoned Grade 4 English willow and made in England. Grade 4 willow keeps the price down while still giving you a genuine English willow blade. GM shapes it with a performance face profile. The bat is finished in a striking blue and red livery.
GM sends the Radon out ready to protect. A grained GM polycarbonate cover is factory fitted to the face. A TOETEK toe guard is fitted as standard at the bottom of the blade. The handle carries GM's Control grip for a secure, comfortable hold. DXM, in the bat's name, is GM's bat-making technology.
Key Technologies
Seasoned Grade 4 English Willow: Genuine English willow, seasoned and made in England. It gives you English willow performance at a great value price.
Performance Face Profile: The face profile GM lists for the Radon. It shapes the hitting area for reliable performance.
Grained GM Polycarbonate Cover: A hard wearing cover fitted at the factory. It helps protect the face of the bat.
TOETEK Toe Guard: Fitted as standard on the Radon. It protects the toe, one of the most exposed parts of a bat.
Control Grip: GM's Control grip gives outstanding grip and feel. It helps you keep a firm hold through the shot.
Choice of Profiles and Weights: The Radon range comes in a collection of profiles and weights. You choose the one that suits you at the point of sale.
DXM: GM's bat-making technology, named in the Radon DXM title. It is used across GM's English willow range.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Gunn & Moore (GM) |
| Model |
Radon DXM TT (2026 range, unchanged for 2027) |
| Size |
Short Handle (SH) |
| Willow |
Seasoned Grade 4 English willow, made in England |
| Face profile |
Performance face profile |
| Face protection |
Grained GM polycarbonate cover, factory fitted |
| Toe |
TOETEK toe guard, fitted as standard |
| Grip |
Control grip |
| Livery |
Blue and red |
VKS Review
The GM Radon cricket bat is a strong pick if you want English willow on a tight budget. Grade 4 willow will not match a top grade bat. It does give you a genuine English willow blade for less. The polycarbonate cover, TOETEK toe guard and Control grip add real value straight out of the wrapper.
It suits a club player, a junior moving up to Short Handle, or anyone wanting a reliable net bat. If you want a higher grade, look at GM's Cannon, Azora, Maxi or Galaxy ranges. VKS has sold cricket bats for over 50 years. You can visit our London store in Ealing to pick up a few Radons and find your weight.
Q&A Section
What willow is the GM Radon cricket bat made from?
The Radon is made in England from seasoned Grade 4 English willow. It gives you a genuine English willow bat at a great value price. Higher grade GM bats use better graded willow.
Is the Radon the same as the 2026 model?
Yes, the Radon carries over from GM's 2026 range. It keeps the same seasoned Grade 4 English willow, polycarbonate cover, TOETEK toe guard and Control grip.
What weight is the Radon Short Handle bat?
The Radon comes in a collection of profiles and weights for you to choose from. Weights vary from bat to bat. Ask our team for the weights we have in stock.
Does the Radon need knocking in?
The polycarbonate cover protects the face, but a new English willow bat still benefits from knocking in. It hardens the face before you face a hard ball. VKS offers a knocking-in service, priced at £25 for bats bought from VKS.
Is the Radon a good first English willow bat?
Yes, its great value price makes it a sensible step up from Kashmir willow. You get the feel of English willow plus a cover, toe guard and grip already fitted.
Can I try the GM Radon cricket bat in store?
Yes, you can pick it up at our London store in Ealing. Holding a few bats is the best way to choose your profile and weight. Our team can also compare it with other GM bats for you.
