Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Cricket Bat is a premium English willow cricket bat for accomplished players looking for high grade willow and a versatile shape for stroke play around the ground. Its mid to high profile is designed to suit conditions with good bounce and gives batters a shape that works for both front foot and back foot cricket.
The combination of premium willow, a mid to high profile and an oval handle makes the Kahuna Pro Players a strong choice for batters who value quality materials and a defined feel through the hands.
Performance and profile
The Kahuna's mid to high profile places more of the bat's shape higher up the blade than you would find on a low profile cricket bat. In practical terms, that makes sense on wickets where the ball carries and batters regularly need to score off the back foot as well as getting forward to drive.
The oval handle gives the handle a more defined orientation in the hands, while the White Flip Bat Grip provides the contact point between your gloves and the handle. Together, they are designed to provide a secure, controlled feel when setting up and playing through the ball.
Key features
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Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow
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Mid to high profile suits a mix of front foot and back foot stroke play.
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Standard toe profile
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Standard face profile
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Oval handle
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White Flip Bat Grip
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 to help you find the right bat for your game. Visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare Kookaburra cricket bats in person, assess willow grade, profile, weight and pick-up, and get knowledgeable advice based on your batting style and preferences.
Prefer to shop online? Order through Players Sports for fast delivery NZ wide, backed by a New Zealand sports specialist that knows cricket and the gear we sell.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Cricket Bat designed for?
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players is designed for accomplished cricketers looking for Pro Players Grade English willow and a mid to high profile. Its shape is particularly relevant to batters who score from both the front foot and back foot rather than relying heavily on one area of the crease.
Is the Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players made from high performing English willow?
Yes. The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Cricket Bat is made from Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow. This is the key material specification for the model and positions it at the premium end of the Kahuna cricket bat range.
Does the Kahuna Pro Players suit front foot or back foot batting?
The Kahuna Pro Players is designed to accommodate both. Its mid to high profile suits a batter who wants to drive when getting forward while still having a profile suited to back foot stroke play when the ball carries higher.
What handle shape and grip does the Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players use?
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players uses an oval handle with a White Flip Bat Grip. The oval shape provides a defined feel through the hands, while the grip gives the gloves a secure contact surface on the handle.
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*Players Workshop Knock In, Bat Facing and Toe Guard application options are available (where applicable) once this bat is added to the cart. For assistance email info@playerssports.co.nz
Pro Players Grade Willow
This grade is cosmetically the best of the best, which often produce fantastic performing bats. These bats will typically have straight and evenly spaced grains, with only very minor visual imperfections or redwood visible on the bat.
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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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