Kookaburra Ghost Pro Players Plus Cricket Wicket Keeping Gloves
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro Players Plus Cricket Wicket Keeping Gloves are elite-level keeping gloves designed for wicket keepers who want premium materials, reinforced protection and a traditional English long cuff. They combine a sheep leather backhand, K-Flex support, finger cap reinforcement and Kookaburra's catching cup with an Octopus Grip palm for a high-specification setup behind the stumps.
The Kookaburra Catching Cup shapes the catching area of the gloves, providing the dedicated wicket keeping construction needed when receiving the ball. This is paired with an Octopus Grip Palm, which provides the gripping surface across the palm where the ball is collected.
Protection is strengthened through Finger Cap Reinforcement. For wicket keepers regularly standing up or back to the stumps, the fingertips are an important area to protect as the ball is repeatedly received into the gloves.
A Sheep Leather Backhand gives the Pro Players Plus its premium outer construction, while K-Flex Backhand Support adds structure across the back of the hand. Together, these features provide the support and material quality expected from an elite-level wicket keeping glove.
The defining fit feature is the English Long Cuff. This extended cuff provides an alternative to shorter cuff wicket keeping gloves and gives the Pro Players Plus its distinctive traditional English-style construction.
Kookaburra also incorporates Backhand Airflow Ventilation and a Breathable Airflow Mesh Section. Wicket keepers can spend long periods wearing their gloves during an innings, so these ventilation features are designed to encourage airflow through the glove.
Key features
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Sheep Leather Backhand provides the premium outer backhand construction.
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K-Flex Backhand Support adds structure and support across the back of the hand.
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Kookaburra Catching Cup creates the dedicated catching area of the wicket keeping glove.
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Finger Cap Reinforcement adds protection around an important impact area at the fingertips.
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Octopus Grip Palm provides the gripping surface where the ball is received.
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English Long Cuff provides an extended traditional cuff construction.
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Backhand Airflow Ventilation encourages airflow through the back of the glove.
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Breathable Airflow Mesh Section provides additional ventilation during extended periods behind the stumps.
How do the Pro Players Plus Wicket Keeping Gloves compare?
The English Long Cuff is the major feature to consider when comparing the Pro Players Plus with other wicket keeping gloves. Its extended cuff provides an alternative fit and construction for keepers who prefer a more traditional English-style glove.
Beyond the cuff, the Pro Players Plus carries an elite-level specification that includes a sheep leather backhand, K-Flex support, finger cap reinforcement, Kookaburra Catching Cup and Octopus Grip palm.
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Frequently asked questions
What level are the Kookaburra Pro Players Plus Wicket Keeping Gloves designed for?
The Kookaburra Pro Players Plus are elite-level wicket keeping gloves. They combine finger cap reinforcement, K-Flex backhand support, a sheep leather backhand, Kookaburra Catching Cup and Octopus Grip palm in a high-specification construction for wicket keepers.
What is an English long cuff on wicket keeping gloves?
The English Long Cuff is an extended cuff construction used on the Kookaburra Pro Players Plus. It provides an alternative to shorter cuff designs and gives these gloves their distinctive traditional English-style setup.
What palm do the Kookaburra Pro Players Plus use?
The Pro Players Plus use an Octopus Grip Palm together with Kookaburra's Catching Cup. These features form the catching and gripping area of the glove where the wicket keeper receives the ball.
Do the Kookaburra Pro Players Plus have reinforced fingers?
Yes. The Kookaburra Pro Players Plus feature Finger Cap Reinforcement, adding protection around the fingertips. This is combined with K-Flex Backhand Support for additional structure across the back of the glove.
Do these wicket keeping gloves have ventilation?
Yes. The Pro Players Plus combine Backhand Airflow Ventilation with a Breathable Airflow Mesh Section. These features are designed to encourage airflow through the gloves during extended periods of wicket keeping.
| Approximate measurement from the start of the wrist to the tip of the longest finger. |
| Size | Length |
| Small Junior | 165mm |
| Junior | 175mm |
| Youths | 190mm |
| Adult | 210mm |
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