Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade Cricket Bat is a premium English willow cricket bat for accomplished players who prefer the additional blade length of a Long Blade model. It combines Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow with the Kahuna's mid to high profile, giving taller batters and players who prefer a longer blade a premium option for front foot and back foot stroke play.
The Long Blade format is the key difference from the standard Kahuna Pro Players. It retains the core Kahuna profile and handle specifications while providing the longer blade configuration for players who specifically prefer this bat size.
Performance and profile
The Kahuna's mid to high profile places more of the bat's shape higher up the blade than you would find on a low profile cricket bat. This suits batting on wickets where the ball carries and you need to be comfortable scoring off the back foot as well as getting forward to drive.
The Long Blade configuration is designed for players who prefer additional blade length compared with the standard version. Bat size is a personal choice, so taller players should still consider overall bat length, weight and pick-up rather than choosing a Long Blade purely based on height.
Key features
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Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow
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Long Blade configuration for players who prefer additional blade length
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Mid to high profile suits a mix of 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
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White Flip Bat Grip
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 to help you find the right bat for your game. Visit Players Sports Greenlane to compare Kookaburra cricket bats in person, assess willow grade, profile, weight, pick-up and bat length, and get knowledgeable advice based on your batting style and preferences.
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Frequently asked questions
What handle shape and grip does the Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade use?
The Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade uses an oval handle with a White Flip Bat Grip. This combination provides a defined orientation through the hands and a secure contact surface between your batting gloves and the handle.
Who is the Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade Cricket Bat designed for?
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade is designed for accomplished cricketers looking for Pro Players Grade English willow in a longer blade configuration. It is particularly relevant to players who prefer additional blade length while retaining the Kahuna's mid to high profile.
What is the difference between the Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade and standard Short handle size?
The main difference is the Long Blade configuration, which provides additional blade length compared with the standard model. The supplied specifications retain the Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow, mid to high profile, standard toe and face profiles, oval handle and White Flip Bat Grip.
Is the Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade made from high performing English willow?
Yes. The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade Cricket Bat uses Pro Players Grade unbleached English willow, making willow quality one of the main reasons to consider this model.
Does the Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade suit front foot or back foot batting?
The Kahuna Pro Players Long Blade is suited to both. Its mid to high profile gives batters a versatile shape for getting forward to drive while also accommodating back foot stroke play when the ball carries higher.
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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 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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