Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2017 Dean Elgar Cricket Bat
The Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2017 Dean Elgar 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 combines a full duck-bill Players shape with the historic 2017 Kahuna graphic associated with Dean Elgar.
Only five one-of-one Kahuna Players bats have been handmade especially for Players Sports for Kookaburra Week 2026. Each bat represents a different era of the Kahuna, pairing a historic sticker design with a player closely associated with that generation. This particular bat celebrates the 2017 Dean Elgar Kahuna, making it a genuine one-off within the Players Sports exclusive five-bat collection.
Crafted from Grade 1 English Willow, the Kahuna Dean Elgar Players bat has a generous full profile with plenty of willow positioned through the key hitting zone for a large sweet spot. Its duck-bill shaping balances the profile to gives the bat an impressive amount of size for its pickup.
Who is the Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2017 Dean Elgar best for?
The Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2017 Dean Elgar is best for cricketers who want a premium handmade English willow bat with the added appeal of a one-of-one Kahuna design. This bat is made to be used, with its Grade 1 English Willow and full Players shape providing the performance highly sought after. Its historic 2017 Dean Elgar graphic also gives it a unique connection to the Kahuna's history.
Key features
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Exclusive one-of-one Kookaburra Kahuna Players cricket bat
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Historic 2017 Kahuna graphic associated with Dean Elgar
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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 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 representing a different era of the Kahuna. 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 for the season.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kookaburra Kahuna Players 2017 Dean Elgar designed to be played with?
Yes. This is a genuine Grade 1 English Willow Players bat made to be used. Its one-of-one status and historic Dean Elgar graphics make it unique, but this is not simply a display piece. The full duck-bill Players profile is designed to provide a substantial hitting area while maintaining a balanced pick-up.
What makes the 2017 Dean Elgar Kahuna a one-of-one bat?
This particular 2017 Dean Elgar Kahuna is the only one of its kind in the Players Sports five-bat collection. Each of the five handmade Kahuna Players bats represents a different era of the Kahuna and carries a historic graphic associated with a player from that generation.
What are the benefits of the full duck-bill Players shape?
The full duck-bill profile carries plenty of size through the main hitting area, creating a substantial sweet spot and strong response off the blade. The shape then tapers towards the toe to remove unnecessary weight low in the bat, helping this full profile maintain the beautifully balanced pick-up expected from a Players bat.
Who handmade the 2017 Dean Elgar Kahuna?
The bat was handmade by Kookaburra Head Bat Maker Lachlan Dinger at the Melbourne Batcave. It was produced from Grade 1 English Willow specifically for the exclusive Players Sports Kookaburra Week 2026 collection.
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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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