{"product_id":"style-gmaion404junior","title":"GM Aion 404","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGM Aion 404 Junior Cricket Bat – Size 6\u003c?xml:namespace prefix=\"o\" \/\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eGM Aion 404\u003c\/b\u003e is an English willow junior cricket bat designed for young players who like to \u003cb\u003eget on the front foot and hit the ball hard through the drive zone\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike bats with a more central sweet spot, the Aion carries its power \u003cb\u003elower in the blade\u003c\/b\u003e, with large edges and a sweeping spine helping create plenty of hitting power while maintaining a nicely balanced pick-up. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a particularly good option for developing junior batters who play positively off the front foot and want their first step into a \u003cb\u003equality English willow cricket bat\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 404 model is made in England from \u003cb\u003eseasoned Grade 3 English Willow\u003c\/b\u003e. At this grade you should expect some natural cosmetic markings, knots, stain or speck in the willow — these are normal and allow GM to offer a performance-focused English willow bat at a more affordable price. \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy we like it at The Sport Shop:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Aion is a great choice for a young cricketer progressing beyond an entry-level bat. The \u003cb\u003elow sweet spot, substantial edges and full blade profile\u003c\/b\u003e put plenty of wood where a junior batter is likely to want it, while GM’s shaping keeps the bat feeling well balanced.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eSize 6 junior cricket bat\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eGrade 3 English Willow\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eHandmade in England\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eLow sweet spot for front-foot power\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eLarge edges\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eSweeping spine for improved pick-up\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eTraditional full blade profile\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eF2 face profile\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eGM Powerarc bow\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eTreble-spring cane handle\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eGM Fuze grip\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eGM NOW! factory preparation\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt\"\u003eToeTek toe protection \u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Aptos\",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA'\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Aptos\",sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA'\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GM NOW! finish means the bat has already been factory prepared, including knocking-in and protective treatment. We still recommend \u003cb\u003egently playing the bat in and giving the edges and toe some additional preparation before full match use\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Gunn \u0026 Moore","offers":[{"title":"Junior \/ 6","offer_id":43297415921873,"sku":"34965","price":299.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thesportshop.co.nz\/products\/style-gmaion404junior","provider":"The Sport Shop New Zealand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}