Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite Senior Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite Senior Cricket Bat is an English willow cricket bat designed for players who want a lighter-feeling, quicker pick-up without moving away from the balanced Ghost profile. Made from Pro 3.0 Grade English willow, the Supalite construction uses a blade that is 15 mm shorter than a regular Short Handle bat, combined with a longer handle and an overall length of 840 mm.
The defining feature is the Supalite shape. Rather than simply making a conventional Short Handle bat lighter, Kookaburra changes the bat's dimensions. The blade is 15 mm shorter, while the longer handle maintains the overall 840 mm length. This construction is designed to create an easier pick-up and allow the bat to move quickly through the stroke.
That makes the Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite particularly interesting for players who value bat speed, balance and freedom through their shots. A quicker-feeling pick-up can be useful when you need to adjust late, work the ball off the pads or get your hands through the ball without wanting a cumbersome feel.
The bat retains the Ghost's mid profile, giving it balanced characteristics rather than concentrating the profile particularly high or low in the blade. This complements the Supalite concept well, creating a bat designed around clean, controlled stroke play while retaining a quicker feel through the hands.
A thin oval handle is another important part of the setup. Compared with a thicker handle, the slimmer construction contributes to the Supalite's easy pick-up and is particularly relevant for players who prefer a less substantial handle in their hands.
What should you consider before buying?
The Supalite dimensions differ from a regular Short Handle cricket bat. The blade is 15 mm shorter and the handle is longer, while the overall bat length is 840 mm. Players who strongly prefer the proportions and feel of a conventional Short Handle bat should take this difference into account.
The handle is also specifically described as thin and oval, so players who prefer a thicker handle may want to compare the feel before choosing.
As with any new English willow cricket bat, the Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite requires knocking in before use.
Key features
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Pro 3.0 Grade English willow.
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Supalite construction is designed around a lighter-feeling pick-up and quicker bat movement.
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15 mm shorter blade changes the proportions compared with a regular Short Handle bat.
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Longer handle works with the shorter blade while maintaining an overall length of 840 mm.
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Mid profile provides balanced characteristics for clean, controlled stroke play.
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Traditional toe profile.
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Standard face profile.
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Thin oval handle contributes to the Supalite's easy pick-up and slimmer feel through the hands.
Why buy a Kookaburra cricket bat from Players Sports?
Players Sports combines one of New Zealand’s largest cricket bat ranges with practical cricket knowledge, helping you compare more than willow grade alone. With a specialist shape like the Supalite, pick-up, handle feel, blade dimensions and balance can all influence your decision. Visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare Kookaburra bats in person and find the setup that feels right for your batting.
Shop the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite Senior Cricket Bat online from Players Sports with delivery throughout New Zealand, or visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare cricket bats in person.
Frequently asked questions
What does Supalite mean on the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0?
Supalite refers to the bat's specific shorter-blade, longer-handle construction designed to provide an easier pick-up. The blade is 15 mm shorter than a regular Short Handle bat, while the longer handle maintains an overall bat length of 840 mm.
What grade of willow does the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite use?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite is made from Pro 3.0 Grade English willow. It combines this willow with a mid profile, traditional toe, standard face and thin oval handle to create the Supalite configuration.
Who should consider a Supalite cricket bat?
The Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite is designed for players who prefer to go lighter without giving up the power-focused characteristics of an English willow cricket bat. Its shorter blade, longer handle and thin oval handle are designed to create easy pick-up, speed and balance through the stroke.
Does the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite require knocking in?
Yes. The Ghost Pro 3.0 Supalite requires knocking in before use. After preparation, gradually progress from gentle throwdowns to spin and then seam bowling rather than immediately exposing the new English willow to full-intensity impacts. This helps condition the blade before 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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