Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior Cricket Bat is an English willow cricket bat for youth players who prefer an aggressive, front-foot batting approach. Made from Pro 3.0 Grade unbleached English willow, it uses a low profile that concentrates the shape towards the lower part of the blade, combined with a standard face, standard toe and oval handle.
The low profile is the defining feature of the Diablo Pro 3.0. By carrying its shape lower in the blade, the bat is particularly suited to players who like getting onto the front foot and playing positively through their shots.
This junior model retains the key characteristics of the Diablo Pro 3.0 in sizes appropriate for developing cricketers. It is available in Size 6, Harrow and Small Adult, giving older junior players and those progressing towards a full adult bat several sizing options.
Who is the Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior best for?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior is best for developing cricketers who prefer front-foot batting and want an English willow bat with a low profile. Its aggressive playing focus makes it particularly relevant to young batters who like getting forward and want the main profile of their bat positioned lower in the blade.
Key features
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Pro 3.0 Grade unbleached English willow/
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Low profile.
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Aggressive playing characteristics complement 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.
Fit and sizing
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior Cricket Bat is available in Size 6, Harrow and Small Adult.
Junior bat sizing should allow the player to swing the bat comfortably and maintain control through their shots. Avoid choosing an unnecessarily large bat simply to allow room for growth, as the right size and manageable feel are important when developing batting technique.
Why buy a junior cricket bat from Players Sports?
Players Sports combines one of New Zealand’s largest cricket bat ranges with practical advice for junior players and parents. Choosing a junior bat involves more than picking a brand or willow grade. Size, weight, pick-up and profile all matter. Visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare cricket bats in person and find an option that suits the player's size, batting style and preferences.
Shop the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior Cricket Bat in Size 6, Harrow and Small Adult online from Players Sports with delivery throughout New Zealand, or visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare junior cricket bats in person.
Frequently asked questions
What grade of willow does the Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior use?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior uses Pro 3.0 Grade unbleached English willow. It combines this English willow blade with a low profile, standard face profile, standard toe profile and oval handle.
What profile does the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior have?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior has a low profile, concentrating the bat's shape towards the lower part of the blade. This complements its front-foot and aggressive playing focus and is the key profile characteristic to consider when comparing it with other junior cricket bats.
Does the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior need knocking in?
Yes. The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior requires knocking in before use. Once prepared, introduce the English willow progressively to harder impacts in the nets rather than going immediately into full-intensity match use.
What sizes are available in the Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior Cricket Bat?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro 3.0 Junior is available in Size 6, Harrow and Small Adult. These options cater for older junior cricketers and players progressing towards full adult cricket bat sizing.
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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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