Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2018 Jos Buttler Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2018 Jos Buttler Cricket Bat is an exclusive one-of-one bat created for Kookaburra Week 2026 at Players Sports. Handmade from Grade 1 English Willow by Kookaburra Head Bat Maker Lachlan Dinger at the Melbourne Batcave, this unique bat features a full duck-bill Players shape and the 2018 UK Kahuna graphics associated with Jos Buttler.
Only five one-of-one Kahuna Players bats have been handmade especially for Players Sports for Kookaburra Week 2026. Each represents a different era of the Kahuna, combining a historic sticker design with a player closely associated with that generation. This particular bat celebrates Jos Buttler and the 2018 UK Kahuna, making it a genuine one-off within the Players Sports exclusive five-bat collection.
Crafted from Grade 1 English Willow, the Jos Buttler Kahuna Players bat has a substantial full profile with plenty of willow positioned through the key hitting area for a large sweet spot. The duck-bill shaping gradually tapers towards the toe, reducing weight low in the blade to improve balance and pick-up. It gives you the imposing profile and hitting area of a Players bat while still feeling beautifully balanced through the hands.
Who is the Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2018 Jos Buttler best for?
The Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2018 Jos Buttler is best for cricketers and collectors looking for a one-of-one handmade Kahuna with distinctive UK graphics from the range's history. Importantly, this bat has been made to be used. Its Grade 1 English Willow and full Players profile give it the performance credentials of a genuine cricket bat, with its one-off 2018 Jos Buttler presentation adding collector appeal.
Key features
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Exclusive one-of-one Kookaburra Kahuna Players cricket bat
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2018 UK Kahuna graphics associated with Jos Buttler
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Grade 1 English Willow
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Full duck-bill Players shape with square toe
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Semi oval handle
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Handmade by Kookaburra Head Bat Maker Lachlan Dinger
Why buy this Kookaburra Kahuna from Players Sports?
This is a rare opportunity to own and play with a one-of-one Kookaburra Kahuna. Only five Kahuna Players bats were handmade especially for Players Sports for Kookaburra Week 2026, with each celebrating a different era of this iconic range. Take advantage of this limited time offer at our best and final price. Once they're gone, they're gone.
Players Sports also offers specialist cricket bat advice and access to our Cricket Bat Workshop at Greenlane, helping you get your bat properly prepared and ready to play.
Frequently asked questions
What makes the 2018 Jos Buttler Kahuna unique?
This bat combines 2018 UK Kahuna graphics associated with Jos Buttler with a one-of-one handmade Players bat. It forms part of the exclusive five-bat Kahuna collection created for Players Sports, with each individual bat representing a different era of the Kahuna.
Is the Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2018 Jos Buttler designed to be used?
Yes. The 2018 Jos Buttler Kahuna is a genuine Grade 1 English Willow cricket bat designed to be played with. Its historic UK graphics and one-of-one status make it particularly collectible, but underneath the unique presentation is a handmade Players bat built for use on the cricket field.
What are the benefits of the full duck-bill Players profile?
The full profile carries plenty of willow through the main hitting area, providing a substantial sweet spot and powerful response. The duck-bill shaping then tapers towards the toe, taking unnecessary weight away from the bottom of the blade and helping a sizeable Players profile maintain a beautifully balanced pick-up.
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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
| 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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