Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Cricket Bat is an English willow cricket bat designed for the mid-grade cricketer who values balance, control and traditional bat styling. Made from Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow, it uses a mid profile, standard face and toe, and oval handle to create a versatile setup for batters who play shots all around the wicket.
The mid profile is central to the Ghost Pro 4.0 design. Rather than concentrating the shape particularly high or low in the blade, the mid-profile construction supports the balanced, all-round characteristics Kookaburra intends for the Ghost range. For a batter with a varied scoring game, that makes it a practical option across a broad range of shots.
Kookaburra positions this model for the cricketing purist who bats with a balanced and controlled temperament. That means the Ghost Pro 4.0 is less about a specialised shape for one particular scoring area and more about providing an adaptable cricket bat for players who like to work the ball around the wicket.
The blade uses Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow. This grade provides an accessible way into an English willow Ghost while accepting more cosmetic variation than you would expect from higher grades.
Who is the Ghost Pro 4.0 best for?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 is best for mid-grade cricketers who play all around the wicket and prefer a balanced, controlled batting approach. Its mid profile and traditional styling make it particularly relevant to batters looking for versatility rather than a highly specialised blade shape.
The Pro 4.0 Grade English willow also suits players who place more importance on getting a good-value English willow bat than having the cleanest possible cosmetic appearance.
Key features
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Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow provides a value-focused English willow construction.
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Mid profile supports the Ghost's balanced, versatile characteristics for playing around the wicket.
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Standard face profile.
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Standard toe profile.
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Oval handle.
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Traditional styling maintains the classic character of the Ghost range.
Why buy a Kookaburra cricket bat from Players Sports?
Players Sports combines one of New Zealand’s largest cricket bat ranges with practical, specialist advice. Visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare Kookaburra bats in person, where you can assess willow grade, profile, weight and pick-up rather than choosing from specifications alone. Our team can help you work through those differences based on your batting style and preferences.
Shop the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Cricket Bat online from Players Sports with delivery throughout New Zealand, or visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare Kookaburra cricket bats in person.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Cricket Bat designed for?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 is designed for the mid-grade cricketer with a balanced and controlled batting style who plays shots all around the wicket. Its mid profile and traditional styling create an all-round setup rather than focusing the blade shape towards one particular type of stroke.
What grade of willow does the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 use?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 uses Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow. This value-focused grade can feature some curved grain structure towards either end of the blade, along with visual imperfections and redwood, so individual bats can vary cosmetically.
What profile does the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 have?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 has a mid profile with a standard face profile and standard toe profile. Kookaburra combines this traditional shape with an oval handle and positions the Ghost for balanced, controlled batting and stroke play around the wicket.
Does cosmetic variation in Pro 4.0 Grade willow mean the bat is faulty?
No. Visual imperfections, redwood and some curve in the grain structure can occur in Pro 4.0 Grade willow and are expected characteristics of this grade. Players who prioritise cosmetic grain appearance should take this into account when deciding which grade of English willow best suits them.
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Pro 4.0 Grade Willow
At times there may be some curve in the grain structure at either end of the bat. Visual imperfections and redwood may also be evident. This grade of willow is a great value for money option.
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Kookaburra sources its willow from the UK, working with the world’s leading growers. When grading cricket bats, several factors are considered beyond the key features mentioned above.
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Performance: Relative to the ping or rebound of the cleft is an integral part of the grading process.
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Grains: The straightness, and evenness of grains in the willow.
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Density: Referring to the natural weight of each cleft.
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Cosmetic: Whether minor or major, blemishes or imperfections—cosmetic or performance-related—are assessed based on their type and where they appear on the bat.
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Colour: The proportion of sapwood and heartwood (redwood) in the cleft, and any other natural discolouration.
| Kookaburra Cricket Bats | |
| Bat Size | Player Height (cm) |
| Long Blade | 183 + |
| Short Handle / Short Blade | 175 - 183 |
| Small Adult | 170 - 175 |
| Harrow | 165 - 170 |
| Size 6 | 160 - 165 |
| Size 5 | 152 - 160 |
| Size 4 | 145 - 152 |
| Size 3 | 137 - 145 |
| Size 2 | 130 - 137 |
| Size 1 | - 130 |
| Please use the above as a guide only. | |
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