Kookaburra Diablo Pro Players Wicket Keeping Gloves
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro Players Wicket Keeping Gloves are premium cricket keeping gloves designed for competitive wicket keepers who want reliable catching grip, finger protection and flexibility behind the stumps. Featuring a sheep leather backhand, Octopus Grip Palm and Kookaburra Catching Cup, these gloves combine elite-level construction with the traditional Australian short cuff design.
Built for demanding match and training conditions, the Diablo Pro Players gloves also feature finger cap reinforcement, K-Flex backhand support and airflow ventilation to help keep your hands comfortable throughout long innings.
The Octopus Grip Palm provides a textured catching surface designed to improve grip when receiving the cricket ball.
The textured palm works alongside the Kookaburra Catching Cup, which helps create a defined catching area for receiving the ball.
The Diablo Pro Players gloves feature finger cap reinforcement, providing additional protection around the fingertips.
The sheep leather backhand provides a traditional leather construction, while Kookaburra's K-Flex Backhand Support adds structure without unnecessarily restricting hand movement.
This combination helps balance protection with the flexibility required for quick catches, takes and stumpings.
Aussie short cuff for greater wrist freedom
The Diablo Pro Players gloves use an Aussie Short Cuff, a traditional Australian-style wicket keeping glove design. Compared with longer cuff constructions, the shorter cuff leaves more room for wrist movement, making it well suited to keepers who prefer a less restrictive feel.
Who are the Kookaburra Diablo Pro Players Wicket Keeping Gloves best for?
The Kookaburra Diablo Pro Players Wicket Keeping Gloves are best suited to competitive club, representative and advanced wicket keepers looking for premium catching grip, reinforced protection and a traditional Australian short cuff.
They're particularly well suited to keepers who prefer greater freedom around the wrists rather than the feel of a longer cuff.
The combination of Octopus Grip Palm, Catching Cup and finger reinforcement makes them a strong option for regular match play and dedicated wicket keeping training.
Key features
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Sheep Leather Backhand provides a traditional leather construction with a premium finish.
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K-Flex Backhand Support adds structure while allowing the hands to move naturally.
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Kookaburra Catching Cup creates a defined catching area for receiving deliveries.
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Finger Cap Reinforcement provides additional protection around the fingertips.
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Octopus Grip Palm offers a textured surface for secure catching.
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Aussie Short Cuff allows greater freedom of movement around the wrists.
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Backhand Airflow Ventilation helps improve air circulation during extended keeping sessions.
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Breathable Airflow Mesh Sections help manage heat build-up inside the gloves.
Why buy wicket keeping gloves from Players Sports?
Players Sports offers a specialist range of cricket equipment, helping wicket keepers compare different glove constructions, palm materials, cuff styles and levels of protection.
Our team understands the importance of choosing gloves that suit your keeping technique, hand size and level of cricket.
Visit Players Sports Greenlane at 1–7 Marewa Road, Auckland, to compare cricket equipment and get specialist advice, or shop online with delivery throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the benefit of the Octopus Grip Palm?
The Octopus Grip Palm provides a textured catching surface designed to improve grip on the cricket ball. This is particularly useful when receiving fast deliveries, taking catches or collecting the ball close to the stumps, where secure contact and controlled handling are important.
What is an Aussie Short Cuff on wicket keeping gloves?
An Aussie Short Cuff is a shorter wrist cuff commonly associated with traditional Australian wicket keeping gloves. It provides greater freedom around the wrist than longer cuff designs, making it suitable for keepers who prefer a less restrictive feel when catching, collecting and attempting stumpings.
Do the Diablo Pro Players gloves provide finger protection?
Yes. The Kookaburra Diablo Pro Players gloves feature finger cap reinforcement, which adds protection around the fingertips. They also include K-Flex Backhand Support, helping provide structure across the back of the gloves while maintaining the movement needed for wicket keeping.
Are the Kookaburra Diablo Pro Players gloves breathable?
Yes. The gloves feature backhand airflow ventilation and breathable mesh sections. These features encourage air circulation and help manage heat build-up, which can improve comfort during long innings and extended wicket keeping practice.
| 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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