Pedigree
One of the world’s leading brands with amazing heritage, Kookaburra started with cricket balls before diversifying into the full range of cricket equipment from tit’s ancestral home in Australia.
Kookaburra fast became one of the strongest brands in cricket supporting top players such as Kumar Sangakarra, Sanath Jayasuriya, Ab De Villiers, Jos Butler but the Kookaburra brand was built with one player in particular - Ricky Ponting! 2nd highest all-time test run scorer, 3rd highest ODI run scorer, combined he scored 71 international hundreds, 144 fifties & won 3 Cricket world cups. Kookaburra & Ponting created one of the most iconic bat franchises in the game with Kookaburra’s flagship model the Kahuna!
For over a decade the Kahuna profile has dominated the cricket world currently in the hands of Martin Guptill, Dean Elgar & Jos Butler.
Profile
Overview: Mid blade profile with minimal concaving.
Powerzone: Mid-bladepowerzone with large sweeping middle offer maximum wood in this large hitting area.
Shaping: Minimal concaving helps give a slightly more pronounced spine & maximises edge size without compromising on pickup. The spine softens as it moves into the toe to reduce unnecessary weight furthest away from the hands. Shoulders are left full to give the Kahuna it’s world-renowned playability off front & back foot.
Handle: High quality 6 piece Singapore cane,semi-oval handle handle, ideal for comfortable bottom hand location allowing control as you go through the gears!
Toe: Finished with semi-rounded toe maximising balance & comfort at the crease. Comes with factory fitted toe guard.
Grip: White Vertex grip
Finish: Natural face, requires full preparation. Try our R2P service for £19.95 
Range
A comprehensive range giving the profile great accessibility to all players including juniors
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Kahuna Pro:
The highest quality Grade 1 English willow available to international pros & amateurs alike. Specially selected for grain structure & weight with bats individually tested by the senior bat maker before being passed for finishing. Expect the hitting area to be completely free of blemishes, an even grain structure with minimal distortion. Available in SH, SA, Harrow, Size 6 & Size 5. -
Kahuna1.1:
Superior Grade 1 English willow with a hint of colour on one edge & minor cosmetic blemishes on the face. Predominantly straight grains with bats individually tested by the senior bat maker before being passed for finishing. Available in SH only -
Kahuna 2.1:
Superior Grade 2 English Willow with colour on one edge & cosmetic blemishes to be expected. Expect grain structure to have some distortion or wave to it. Available in SH, LB, Harrow, Size 6, Size 5. -
Kahuna 3.1:
Premium Grade 3 English Willow with colour on one edge & cosmetic blemishes to be expected. Expect grain structure to have some distortion or wave to it. Available in SH only -
BIG Kahuna:
The domineering Kahuna profile in a bat designed for big hitters specially made to be2lb11oz & above. Made from Premium Grade 3 English Willow with colour on one edge & cosmetic blemishes to be expected. Expect grain structure to have some distortion or wave to it. Available in SH only -
Kahuna LITE:
The versatile Kahuna profile with extra concaving & no toeguard to give the lightest pick up possible. -
Kahuna 4.1:
Grade 4 English Willow with colour on one edge & cosmetic blemishes to be expected. Expect grain structure to have some distortion or wave to it. SH, Harrow, Size 6, Size 5 & size 4. -
Kahuna 6.1:
Premium Grade 6 English Willow which may be darker &heavier with significant cosmetic blemishes. Expect grain structure to be wide & distorted. -
Kahuna 6.3:
Grade 6 English Willow which may be darker & heavier with significant cosmetic blemishes. Expect grain structure to be wide & distorted.
