Grade 1 Comfort with Poron XRD Fingers: the Ghost Pro Glove from Youth to Oversize Adult
Overview
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro batting gloves are Grade 1 quality gloves that pair superb comfort with serious protection. Poron XRD, lightweight High-Density Foam and shock resistant fibre inserts guard the fingers. The palm is super soft Rome sheep leather. Sizes run from Youth to Oversize Adult.
Ghost is the Kookaburra range used by Marnus Labuschagne. The Ghost Pro sits just below the Test Match quality Pro Plus in the 2027 Ghost glove range. Kookaburra develop their gloves from laboratory impact testing and extensive match play.
These gloves suit club and county batters, and strong juniors in Youth size. HDF covers the finger ends, the sides of both hands and the thumb. Buy them this autumn and they will be comfortable by April.
Features
- Poron XRD and High-Density Foam: finger protection with reinforced fibre inserts.
- Super soft Rome sheep leather palm: a soft, close feel on the bat handle.
- Max Flo ventilation: Kookaburra's palm ventilation to help keep hands cool.
- Full length HDF on fingers 1 and 2: extra cover on the finger ends.
- 3 piece HDF side protection on both hands: for the top and bottom hand.
- Protected thumb: 2 piece HDF with a fibre insert, a curved HDF tip and 2 piece side cover.
- 50mm neoprene wrist: with a rubberised over flap and hook and loop fastening.
Design and Materials
The finger rolls combine Poron XRD and High-Density Foam with reinforced fibre inserts. Fingers 1 and 2 get full length HDF on the ends. Both the top and bottom hands have 3 piece HDF side finger protection.
The thumb is well covered. It has 2 piece HDF with a reinforced fibre insert. The end is curved HDF with a fibre insert, and the side has 2 piece HDF. This matters for the bottom hand thumb, which often takes the blow on a rising ball.
The palm is super soft Rome sheep leather with Max Flo ventilation. Anti-wear patches of Rome sheep leather on the palm and leather on the heel add durability. The back is premium PU.
Inside, the lining is premium soft fill with super soft brushed cotton and Total Shock Dispersal foam. An airflow mesh gusset lets air move between the fingers. The wrist is 50mm neoprene with a rubberised over flap and Standard Pull hook and loop fastening.
Key Technologies
Poron XRD: A material Kookaburra describe as world renowned for its shock absorbent properties. It is built into the finger protection.
High-Density Foam (HDF): Lightweight foam used on the fingers, finger ends, sides and thumb. It adds protection without bulk.
Reinforced Fibre Inserts: Shock resistant inserts in the fingers and thumb. They add extra strength where the ball strikes.
Rome Sheep Leather Palm: Super soft sheep leather for feel on the handle. It is also used as an anti-wear patch on the palm.
Max Flo Ventilation: Kookaburra's ventilation system in the palm. It helps keep your hands cooler through a long innings.
Total Shock Dispersal Foam: Part of the soft fill lining with brushed cotton. It adds comfort and helps spread impact.
Airflow Mesh Gusset: Mesh panels between the fingers. They let air move through the glove.
50mm Neoprene Wrist: A flexible wrist with a rubberised over flap. Standard Pull hook and loop fastening keeps it secure.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Quality |
Grade 1 |
| Palm |
Super soft Rome sheep leather, Max Flo ventilation |
| Anti-wear patch |
Rome sheep leather (palm), leather (heel) |
| Back |
Premium PU |
| Finger protection |
Poron XRD and HDF with reinforced fibre inserts |
| Finger ends and sides |
Full length HDF on fingers 1 and 2, 3 piece HDF sides on both hands |
| Thumb |
2 piece HDF with fibre insert, curved HDF end, 2 piece HDF side |
| Lining |
Soft fill, brushed cotton, Total Shock Dispersal foam |
| Gusset |
Airflow mesh |
| Wrist |
50mm neoprene, rubberised over flap, hook and loop |
| Sizes |
Youth, Small Adult, Adult, Oversize Adult in right and left hand |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra Ghost Pro batting gloves feel soft and flexible while still covering the areas most often hit. The Poron XRD and HDF finger rolls give confidence against quicker bowling. The thumb has HDF on the main section, the end and the side. The sheep leather palm keeps a soft feel on the handle.
They suit regular club and county batters, and the Youth size suits older juniors. If you want the top Ghost glove, the Pro Plus adds reinforced finger guards. The Kahuna Pro has the same specification in a different design. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to try them on before you buy.
Q&A Section
What sizes do the Kookaburra Ghost Pro batting gloves come in?
They come in Youth, Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult. Each size is available for right and left handed batters.
How do I choose the right size of Kookaburra Ghost Pro batting gloves?
Measure your hand and check it against Kookaburra's glove size guide. Kookaburra stress that gloves only protect properly when they fit well. They always recommend trying gloves on before buying.
What is the difference between the Ghost Pro and the Ghost Pro Plus?
The Pro Plus is Test Match quality and adds reinforced finger guards to the Poron XRD and HDF. The Ghost Pro has 3 piece HDF side protection on the top hand, against 1 piece on the Pro Plus. The Pro also comes in Youth and Oversize Adult.
What is Poron XRD?
Poron XRD is a protective material known for absorbing shock. Kookaburra describe it as world renowned for its shock absorbent properties. In the Ghost Pro it sits with HDF and fibre inserts in the fingers.
Are the gloves good in hot weather?
They have Max Flo ventilation in the palm and airflow mesh gussets between the fingers. Both help air move through the glove on warm days.
Is the Ghost Pro the same as the Kahuna Pro glove?
They share the same Grade 1 protection, palm and lining. The design differs to match each bat range. The Ghost Pro also comes in a Youth size, which the Kahuna Pro does not.
