Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade Cricket Bat is an English willow cricket bat designed for taller players who need additional blade length while retaining the balanced, traditional characteristics of the Ghost profile. Made from Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow, it combines a mid profile, standard face and toe, and oval handle for batters who play with a controlled, all-round approach.
The mid profile remains central to the Ghost Pro 4.0 design. Rather than concentrating the shape particularly high or low in the blade, the mid-profile construction provides the balanced, versatile characteristics associated with the Ghost. For a batter who scores around the wicket, this creates an all-round shape rather than one focused heavily towards a particular stroke or scoring area.
Kookaburra positions the Ghost Pro 4.0 for the mid-grade cricketer with a balanced and controlled temperament. Its traditional styling and mid profile make it particularly relevant to players who value a conventional cricket bat shape and an adaptable setup for playing a broad range of shots.
The blade uses Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow. At this grade, some curve may be visible in the grain structure towards either end of the bat. Visual imperfections and redwood can also be present. These cosmetic characteristics are expected within Pro 4.0 Grade willow and allow it to provide a value-focused option within the English willow Ghost range.
Who is the Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade best for?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade is best for taller mid-grade cricketers who need a Long Blade bat and prefer a balanced, controlled batting style. Our sizing guide recommends Long Blade for players 183 cm and taller, but the final decision comes down to personal preference.
Its mid profile makes it suited to batters who play all around the wicket rather than wanting a specialised profile concentrated particularly high or low in the blade.
Key features
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Long Blade size is recommended by Kookaburra for players measuring 183 cm and taller.
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Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow provides a value-focused English willow construction.
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Mid profile creates the balanced Ghost shape for playing shots around the wicket.
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Standard face profile.
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Standard toe profile.
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Oval handle.
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Traditional styling suits players who prefer a classic cricket bat design.
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Natural willow variation can include curved grain structure, visual imperfections and redwood.
Fit and sizing
This is the Long Blade version of the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0. Kookaburra recommends a Long Blade cricket bat for players 183 cm and taller. By comparison, its sizing guide places Short Handle bats in the 175 cm to 183 cm range.
Height is an important starting point, but how a cricket bat feels in your stance and through your shots also matters. Taller players who are unsure whether Long Blade is right for them can benefit from comparing bat sizes, weights and pick-ups in person.
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 bats in person and assess blade length, willow grade, profile, weight and pick-up. This is particularly useful when choosing a Long Blade bat, where getting the right size and feel matters as much as the specifications.
Shop the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade Cricket Bat online from Players Sports with delivery throughout New Zealand, or visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare cricket bats in person.
Frequently asked questions
Who should use the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade Cricket Bat?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade is designed for taller cricketers who need additional blade length, with Kookaburra recommending Long Blade bats for players measuring 183 cm and above. The Ghost's mid profile suits a balanced batting approach and stroke play around the wicket.
Why should a new English willow cricket bat be introduced gradually in the nets?
Gradual net use helps introduce newly prepared English willow progressively to harder ball impacts, even after knocking in. Starting with gentle throwdowns before progressing to spin and seam bowling helps condition the blade before full match use, supporting durability and long-term performance.
What grade of willow does the Ghost Pro 4.0 Long Blade use?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 uses Pro 4.0 Grade unbleached English willow. This grade can display curved grain structure towards either end of the blade, along with visual imperfections and redwood, and is positioned as a value-focused English willow option.
What profile does the Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 use?
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro 4.0 has a mid profile with a standard face profile, standard toe profile and oval handle. The mid-profile construction is designed around balanced, all-round batting and suits players who look to score in different areas around the wicket.
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Pro 4.0 Grade Willow
At times there may be some curve in the grain structure at either end of the bat. Visual imperfections and redwood may also be evident. This grade of willow is a great value for money option.
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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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