Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 Senior Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 Senior Cricket Bat is an English willow cricket bat designed for club cricketers who favour an aggressive, front-foot batting style. Made from Pro 5.0 Grade unbleached English willow, it combines a low profile with a heavier pick-up to put an emphasis on power when playing off the front foot.
The defining feature of the Diablo Pro 5.0 is its low profile. By concentrating the bat's shape towards the lower part of the blade, the Diablo is particularly suited to batters who like getting forward and playing positively from the front foot.
That low-profile construction comes with an important characteristic to understand before buying. The Diablo Pro 5.0 has a heavier pick-up, with Kookaburra using the substantial lower profile to provide greater power.
Who is the Diablo Pro 5.0 best for?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 is best for club cricketers who favour aggressive front-foot batting and are comfortable with a heavier pick-up. Its low profile puts the emphasis towards the lower part of the blade, making it particularly relevant to players who like getting forward and want a power-focused bat shape.
What should you consider before buying?
The main consideration is the heavier pick-up. This is a deliberate characteristic of the low-profile Diablo Pro 5.0 and contributes to its power-focused design. If you prefer a particularly light or quick-feeling cricket bat, it is worth comparing the Diablo with other profiles before deciding.
Key features
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Pro 5.0 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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Front-foot focus suits players who favour positive, aggressive batting from the front foot.
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Heavier pick-up accompanies the low-profile construction and its emphasis on power.
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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 cricket bats in person and assess willow grade, profile, weight and pick-up. With a heavier-pick-up bat like the Diablo, being able to compare how individual bats feel in your hands can be particularly useful when choosing the right option for your batting style.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 designed for?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 is designed for club cricketers who favour an aggressive, front-foot batting style. Its low profile and heavier pick-up put an emphasis on power, making it particularly relevant to players who like getting forward into their shots.
What grade of willow does the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 use?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 5.0 uses Pro 5.0 Grade unbleached English willow. It combines this English willow blade with a low profile, standard face, standard toe and oval handle.
What type of batting does the Diablo's low profile suit?
The Diablo Pro 5.0's low profile is particularly suited to players who favour front-foot batting. The shape is concentrated lower in the blade and is designed around an aggressive approach, making front-foot play one of the key considerations when choosing this model.
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| 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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