Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Senior Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Senior Cricket Bat is an English willow cricket bat designed around an aggressive batting approach, with a low profile that concentrates the shape towards the lower part of the blade. Made from Pro 3.0 Grade unbleached English willow, it combines this lower profile with a standard face, standard toe and oval handle for players who like to play off the front foot.
Like other new English willow cricket bats, the Diablo Pro 3.0 requires knocking in before use. After preparation, progressively introducing the bat to harder impacts in the nets helps condition the willow before taking it into full match use.
Who is the Diablo Pro 3.0 best for?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 is best for senior cricketers who want an English willow bat with a low profile and an aggressive playing focus. Its profile is the main point of difference, so it is particularly worth considering if you prefer the feel and hitting characteristics of a bat carrying its shape lower in the blade.
Key features
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Pro 3.0 Grade unbleached English willow
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Low profile concentrates the bat's shape towards the lower part of the blade.
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Aggressive playing focus complements the Diablo's low-profile design.
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Standard face profile.
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Standard toe profile.
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Oval handle.
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 and assess profile, willow grade, weight and pick-up. With a distinctive low-profile bat like the Diablo, comparing how individual bats feel in your hands can help you choose a cricket bat that suits your batting preferences rather than simply choosing by grade of willow.
Frequently asked questions
What type of batter is the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 designed for?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 is designed around an aggressive batting style and a low-profile blade shape. It is particularly relevant for players who prefer a bat carrying its main profile lower down the blade rather than through the middle or higher sections.
What profile does the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 have?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 has a low profile with a standard face profile, standard toe profile and oval handle. The low profile is the defining part of the Diablo's shape and is paired with Kookaburra's aggressive playing focus for this model.
Do blemishes or redwood mean a cricket bat will perform poorly?
No. Visual blemishes and redwood may be present on Pro 3.0 Grade bats, but these clefts can still produce strong performance. Willow appearance is therefore only one factor to consider alongside the bat's profile, weight, pick-up and feel.
Does the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 need knocking in?
Yes. The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 requires knocking in before use. Even after preparation, gradually progress from gentle throwdowns to spin and then seam bowling. This progressively introduces the newly prepared English willow to harder impacts before full match use.
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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 3.0 Grade Willow
Visual blemishes and redwood may be present on the playing area of these bats. However, these clefts will still produce great performance.
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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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