The Kookaburra Kahuna Cricket Bat Jos Buttler Trusts, in Players Grade Willow
Overview
The Kookaburra Kahuna cricket bat in Pro Players Edition grade is a Grade 1 English willow bat. It is built for serious club and county batters. It uses the 210/34 Kahuna profile endorsed by Jos Buttler. Its high sweet spot sits about 200 to 210mm from the toe, behind 34 to 37mm edges.
Pro Players Edition is the top production grade in the 2027 Kahuna range. Only the Jos Buttler replica sits above it. Expect at least six fairly straight grains on the face. There may be some red wood on the edge, but the playing area should be clean.
In the hand, the oval handle and rounded edges give a settled, familiar feel. The high middle suits players who score off the back foot and through the line. At 2lb 8oz to 2lb 10oz, the pick up stays quick when the ball is short. Buy your Kookaburra Kahuna cricket bat this autumn and you have months to prepare it before April.
Features
- Grade 1 'Players' quality willow: the top standard Kahuna grade, with straight grains and a clean face.
- High sweet spot at 200 to 210mm from the toe: rewards pulls, cuts and back foot drives.
- 34 to 37mm rounded edges: give you a full looking blade without the weight of a monster edge bat.
- 63 to 67mm spine: keeps mass behind the middle, where most of your scoring shots are struck.
- Oval handle with a Spira grip: helps your hands feel where the face is pointing, shot after shot.
- Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP): gives you a head start on getting the bat ready for match play.
- Free premium padded bat cover: protects the blade in your kit bag from the first net session.
Design and Materials
Kookaburra make every bat by hand from English willow grown in the UK. The bat makers grade each cleft on five points. These are performance, appearance, imperfections, colour and density. The willow is left unbleached, so you see the natural colour of the wood.
The blade has a rounded edge profile and a 2mm rounded face. A standard toe, a 1 to 2mm scallop and a 10 to 12mm bow complete the shape. The Kahuna profile has changed little over the years. It was first created with Ricky Ponting and still suits the modern game.
Kookaburra point out one honest trade-off on grains. Narrow grains come from older willow, which can play well quickly but tends to be more brittle. A bat with a few wider grains often lasts longer. Small marks on the face are cosmetic and do not change how the bat plays.
Key Technologies
Players Quality Grade 1 Unbleached English Willow: Selected clefts with six or more fairly straight grains. Small knots or specks may appear in the edge or back only.
Kahuna 210/34 Profile: A high sweet spot about 200 to 210mm from the toe with 34mm edges. It favours back foot strokes and hitting through the line.
Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP): Kookaburra carry out preparation on the blade before it leaves the factory. This shortens the work needed before you take it into a match.
Spira Grip: Kookaburra's spiral design grip, fitted as standard. The spiral pattern adds comfort and hold between your bat and gloves.
Oval Handle: The oval shape gives your bottom hand a clear sense of the face angle. Many top order players prefer it for control.
Rounded Edge and Face Profile: Rounded edges and a 2mm rounded face give the blade its classic, full Kahuna look.
100% Handmade Construction: Each Kookaburra bat is handmade. The bat makers judge every cleft before deciding which model to make from it.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Willow and grade |
Players quality Grade 1 unbleached English willow |
| Profile |
Kahuna 210/34 |
| Sweet spot |
High, approx. 200 to 210mm from the toe |
| Edge thickness |
Approx. 34mm to 37mm |
| Spine height |
Approx. 63mm to 67mm |
| Edge, face and toe |
Rounded edge, rounded (2mm) face, standard toe |
| Scallop and bow |
Scallop approx. 1mm to 2mm, bow approx. 10mm to 12mm |
| Handle |
Oval, Short Handle only (857mm overall length) |
| Grip |
Kookaburra Spira |
| Weight |
2lb 8oz to 2lb 10oz (1135g to 1200g) |
| Preparation |
Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP) |
| Included |
Free premium padded bat cover |
VKS Review
This Kookaburra Kahuna cricket bat gives you the brand's best known shape in its top standard grade. The high middle and 34 to 37mm edges make it an all round bat. It is not a pure power tool. On a true pitch, back foot punches and pulls come off the middle with a crisp, solid feel. It is premium priced, and you pay for the cleanest willow and the best grain structure in the range.
It suits a top or middle order batter who plays a lot off the back foot. If you drive mostly off the front foot, the Ghost has a mid sweet spot instead. If you want the same shape for less, the Kahuna Pro 1.1 Players Select uses the next grade down. Players who need a lighter bat should look at the Kahuna Lite. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to compare weights before you buy.
Q&A Section
What is the difference between the Kahuna Pro Players Edition and the Jos Buttler replica?
The replica copies Jos Buttler's own bat and is graded only on performance, not looks. The Pro Players Edition is graded on appearance too, so you get straighter grains and a cleaner face. The replica is heavier at 2lb 10oz to 2lb 11oz and costs more.
Is the Kookaburra Kahuna cricket bat good for club cricket?
Yes, it is a strong choice for club and county players. The Grade 1 willow and high sweet spot suit batters who face a hard new ball each week. Junior players and beginners will get better value from a lower grade or a junior size.
Does the Kahuna Pro Players Edition need knocking in?
We recommend it, even though the bat arrives Kookaburra Pre-Prepared. Knocking in compresses the fibres on the face, edges and toe so they cope with a hard ball. VKS offers a knocking-in service, priced at 25 pounds for bats bought from us.
Which weight should I choose?
Most adult players are comfortable at 2lb 8oz or 2lb 9oz. A lighter bat gives faster hands, while a heavier one carries more mass into the ball. If you are unsure, pick the weight that you can control easily through a full net session.
Can juniors buy the Kahuna Pro Players Edition?
Yes, Kookaburra make a junior version in sizes Small Adult, Harrow and 6. It uses the same specially selected Grade 1 unbleached willow and includes a padded cover. Use a height based size guide, or ask our team, before you choose a size.
Should I choose the Kahuna or the Ghost?
Choose the Kahuna if you play a lot off the back foot, because its sweet spot sits high. The Ghost, used by Marnus Labuschagne, has a mid sweet spot at about 160 to 200mm. Both share oval handles and similar edges, so your batting style should decide.
Is a bat with more grains always better?
Not always. With any Kookaburra Kahuna cricket bat, narrow grains can play well quickly but usually come from older, more brittle willow. Kookaburra note that breakages on very narrow grained bats are unlikely to be covered by warranty.
