GUNN & MOORE AION L555 SIGNATURE TTN ENGLISH WILLOW BAT 24
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Senior Cricket Bat
Grade 2 English Willow
Low Sweet Spot
New for the 2024/25 season, the AION has a large and low sweet spot, with huge edges that are balanced by the bat's L555 traditional length blade, an F2 flat face profile and sweeping spine. The AION is the perfect ally for batters wanting to play powerful, attacking shots. All GM bats are finished factory knocked in with 'GM NOW!' antiscuff sheet and 'TOETEK' DriGuard protection.
SWEET SPOT POSITION = Low: Performs at its best when players hit through the 'V' with a straight bat. Often favoured by those who play at the top of the order or find themselves on lower bouncing wickets. Crush a drive with one of these and the bowlers will know they're in for trouble.
PREPARATION = GM Now!: This bat has been oiled, pressed, had extratec applied, and been given the GM 'DriGuard' toe treatment. However, we still strongly recommend 'playing in' before match use.
BOW = Standard: The regular bow found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive.
EDGES = Big: These edges are heading close to the magic 40mm mark. Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot. Please be aware that junior bats can still have big edges but they will be relative to 40mm due to their size.
SPINE HEIGHT = High: A high spine maximises the hitting power of the centre of the cricket bat.
PROFILE SHAPE = Full: The full players style cricket bat is the peak of cricket bat production. This kind of profile is both the most powerful and most forgiving. Such a design is what you will usually see at the international level. A full profile usually means one of two things. Either the bat is constructed from high quality lightweight willow or has an above average weight.
FACE = Flat: A modern flat face helps widen the sweet spot slightly & increases the size of the edges. This style allows a 'point and shoot' approach to stroke play giving the batsman confidence what the ball will go where they're aiming. Please be aware that extra attention will need to be paid to the edges during the knocking-in process.
HANDLE TYPE = Semi-Oval: A happy medium that brings the benefits of both oval & round handles. This shape aids alignment, slightly weakens the bottom hand for more controlled stroke play and still allows for creative use of the bottom hand.
TOE = DriGuard: This bat has been prepared with GM's DriGuard treatment.
Postage, Delivery and Click + Collects
Shipping Cost
Your Postage costs will vary according to the weight and selected method of delivery. The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre works closely with Australia Post to provide the most cost effective and accurate postage prices. If a combination of items goes above the capped weight (22kg Domestic, 20kg International) you will be contacted by our Customer Service team and quoted a price.
For all ground equipment and other marked items, you will be contacted by our Customer Service team for a freight cost. Please see product descriptions for more information.
DOMESTIC POST PRICE GUIDE
0kg - 500g | $12.45 |
500g - 1kg | $14.95 |
1kg - 3kg | $18.45 |
3kg - 5kg | $20.95 |
5kg - 10kg | $35.45 |
10kg - 15kg | $45.45 |
15kg - 21kg | $61.95 |
22kg+ | P.O.A |
DOMESTIC EXPRESS POST PRICE GUIDE
0kg - 500g | $17.95 |
500g - 1kg | $21.45 |
1kg - 3kg | $27.45 |
3kg - 5kg | $34.95 |
5kg - 10kg | $63.95 |
10kg - 15kg | $94.95 |
15kg - 21kg | $127.95 |
22kg+ | P.O.A |
International Order Price and Delivery
Please note: Due to contractual restrictions, we are unable to send Asics products overseas.
ATTENTION: The GCCC takes no responsibility for Taxes, Duty and Customs charges that may be incurred upon arrival of your order at destination country. Please be aware that these additional charges may apply to your order.
Greg Chappell Cricket Centre holds no responsibility for incorrectly provided addresses, please double check you have provided the correct address prior to finalizing your order.
PRODUCT WEIGHT GUIDE
This is a guide to give you an indication on your postage charge. The weights can vary from each manufacturer on some goods. If you would like a more accurate total, please call us on 1800 469 928. Weights are shown for individual items not as a combined total.
BAT/SMALL PERSONAL BAG/SHOES |
1.8KG |
PADS/KEEPING PADS/1 DOZ. BALLS |
2.5KG |
LARGE PERSONAL BAG/FULL SET OF STUMPS |
3.5KG |
TROUSERS /SHIRT /THIGH PADS / BATTING GLOVES / KEEPING GLOVES |
0.5KG |
HELMET |
1.2KG |
HATS /GRIPS / TAPE/INNERS /SUNGLASSES /GROIN PROTECTORS |
0.25KG |
BAT STICKERS |
0.05KG |
Please see the Australia post Express network to find out whether your area is included:
http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/delivery-areas.html?ilink=mm-delivery-areas-1
Delivery Times & Order Delays
The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre will process your order within 1 business day of your payment being processed. However, your order may be delayed for the following reasons:
- Stock availability
- Store Hours/Closures
- Incorrect Address provided
- Postal Delays E.g. Bad weather
- Payment has not been accepted (Check for confirmation email)
- Personal details may need to be confirmed for fraud prevention
- Your order may be coming from different locations and could be under different delivery times.
Standard Post times
Within 5 Working Days for Eastern States & 7-10 Working days for other regions of Australia.
Express Post times
Major capital cities 1 working day in all states, Tasmania and NT 1-3 Working days, Country/Regional Areas in other states 1-3 Working Days.
If you are still unsure as to why your order may have been delayed please send through any questions to: enquire@cricketcentre.com.au
Split Deliveries
The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre will always attempt to deliver your goods from a single location, however, we may need to source goods from multiple locations to finalise the order and have it delivered in the most time efficient manner. Your goods may arrive on different days and possibly via different carriers.
PLEASE NOTE: Your postage charge will NOT be affected by a split delivery.
Track My Order
If you have provided a correct and current email address, you will receive your tracking information via email once it has been dispatched. If you have not received your tracking information, check your junk folder before contacting us at: enquire@cricketcentre.com.au with your order number in the subject field.
If you have your tracking number; click this link to get an update: https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/track.html#/track
We recommend checking tracking after 8pm on the day (next business day for weekends) you receive this email.
Click & Collect
The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre will always attempt to process your order as soon as possible. We ask that you wait to be contacted by GCCC to confirm your order before proceeding to collect instore.
Stock availability in your chosen pickup location may affect processing times or collection times for your order. GCCC will advise you of any delays & notify when your order is ready for collection.
Orders will be held for 30 days after being confirmed as ready for collection. If your order has not been collected by this time, it may be cancelled, and a refund processed.
Further Information
If you are unable to find what you are looking, please feel free to contact us enquire@cricketcentre.com.au or call us on 1800 469 928
WARRANTY INFORMATION
CRICKET BAT WARRANTY & THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- A cricket bat is not going to look new forever & cracks will appear.
- Bats are made of a natural material & have an incredibly hard task of hitting a solid Cricket Ball repeatedly.
- Cracks can occur during the Knocking-In process & do not necessarily resemble a fault/defect
- Cracking may be an indication of insufficient Knocking-In, improper preparation/use, soft willow etc
- A small amount of cracking is normal & has no impact on the performance of the bat. These can usually be sanded down & have been appearing on bats for centuries
- The lifespan of a bat depends on the amount of use & care taken.
- Added protection such as Extratec & Toe Protection is highly recommended for enhanced longevity
- Some bats may require more/less preparation than initially advised. Knocking-In time is a general guide & does not mean that once you have completed the hours that your bat is ready. Eg if your Knocking-In has not been performed up to standards you could spend 30+ hours on your bat & it may still not be ready.
- The price of a bat does not reflect the potential longevity of the willow. In fact, the more expensive bats are made of softer willow & though they will outperform cheaper bats, they may not last as long.
BAT WARRANTY PROCESS:
GCCC needs to see your bat to arrange the correct course of action following a warranty claim. Currently, there is no standard remedy for a claim. Each claim will depend on the circumstances & is taken on a case-to-case basis. A course of action may include a repair, replacement, refund or having the service performed again. GCCC will deal with any return of a bat purchased either from our Stores or Online. We will always assess your claim in adherence of the Australian Consumer Law. All cricket bats sold by GCCC have a 12-month warranty against damage deemed to be manufacturing fault & no fault of the consumer. Most claims cannot be remedied instantly.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
- Yorker damage to the toe of the bat
- Damage that occurs due to lack of Knocking/Playing In, machine Knocking-In or inaccurate play.
- GCCC doesn’t recommend that bats be Knocked/Played In by machine. Machines often fail to complete the process correctly or damage the bats and put pressure on the shoulders causing damage.
- Damage resulting by bats being machine prepared (not naturally Played In)
- Damage that occurs due to poor preparation/maintenance (e.g. lack of toe guard, over/under oiling etc)
- Damage due to moisture (wet weather) or heat (do not leave in car boot/direct sunlight etc)
- Damage from non-leather or composite balls (including bowling machine balls)
- Improper use (including hitting things others than cricket balls – eg stumps)
Cricket Bat Warranty may be voided if the above guidelines are not adhered to. Bats with broken handles, cracks & other minor occurrences within the warranty guidelines will be sent back to the manufacturer for repair. It takes an average of 10-14 working days to assess/repair the occurrence in conjunction with the manufacturer. When making a warranty claim, proof of purchase needs to be supplied to GCCC by the customer (receipt/bank statement).
Please remember that Cricket Bats are made from a natural material that has the incredibly hard task of hitting a solid object repeatedly. A small amount of cracking is normal & has no impact on the performance of the bat. Small cracks can usually be sanded out and have been appearing on cricket bats for centuries! Cracking is not a sign of a faulty bat, but an indication your bat requires further knocking in.
Warranty Return – Other items: