Kookaburra Prism Pro Players Senior Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Prism Pro Players Senior Cricket Bat is a premium English willow cricket bat for senior players who want high grade willow and a versatile shape for scoring off both the front and back foot. Made from Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow, it combines Kookaburra's highest specified willow grade with a mid to high profile.
The mid to high profile places more of the bat's shape further up the blade than a low profile design. For the batter, this creates a versatile profile that works with a varied stroke game rather than concentrating the shape low in the blade for predominantly front foot play.
The rebound or ping of the cleft forms part of Kookaburra's grading process, alongside the natural weight of the willow and the quality of the grain structure. That gives the Pro Players designation more meaning than simply selecting the cleanest looking piece of willow.
Who is the Prism Pro Players best for?
The Prism Pro Players is best suited to senior cricketers looking for Kookaburra's Pro Players Grade English willow and a versatile mid to high profile. It is a great option for batters who play confidently off both the front and back foot and want a bat shape that supports stroke play around the ground.
Key features
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Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow
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Mid to high profile provides a versatile shape for 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.
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, where you can assess willow grade, profile, individual weight and pick up before choosing. Our team can help you work through which characteristics best suit your batting style and preferences.
Prefer to shop online? Order the Kookaburra Prism Pro Players Senior Cricket Bat through Players Sports with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
How does Kookaburra grade the willow used for Pro Players cricket bats?
Kookaburra considers several factors when grading its willow, including performance, grain straightness and spacing, density, cosmetic imperfections and colour. Performance includes the ping or rebound of the cleft, while density relates to the natural weight of the individual piece of willow.
What batting style suits the Kookaburra Prism Pro Players?
The Prism Pro Players suits batters who play confidently off both the front and back foot. Its mid to high profile provides a versatile shape for players with a varied stroke game rather than concentrating the bat's profile specifically around front foot play.
Does Pro Players Grade mean every Prism cricket bat will look identical?
No. English willow is a natural material, so individual bats can differ in grain pattern, density, colour and minor visual markings. Pro Players Grade bats typically have straight, evenly spaced grains with only very minor imperfections or redwood, but natural variation should still be expected.
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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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