A Leather Palm Long Cut Keeping Glove at a Club Price: the LC 2.0
Overview
The Kookaburra LC 2.0 wicket keeping gloves are Grade 2 quality gloves in a long cut style. They pair a premium leather palm with Kookaburra's catching cup and the same Grade 1 Octopus rubber used on their top gloves.
Kookaburra say their keeping gloves have taken more international dismissals than any other brand. The LC 2.0 is built for club and school keepers who want a leather palm and good grip without paying for an all-aniline Grade 1 glove.
The gloves come in Youth, Adult and Oversize Adult. Buy them this autumn and they will be broken in for winter nets and the April start.
Features
- Kookaburra catching cup: cotton palm padding shaped with the fingers and thumb to form a cup.
- Thumb set to enhance the catching cup: a unique thumb setting that helps the ball settle in the palm.
- Grade 1 Octopus rubber: Kookaburra's premium rubber face for grip on the ball.
- Premium leather palm with gusset: with a premium leather palm lining.
- Super soft premium PU finger backs and back: light and flexible, with a K Flex support patch.
- Long cuff: lined with super soft brushed cotton.
- Law 40.2 compliant web strap: reinforced, so the glove is legal for match play.
Design and Materials
Kookaburra design the fingers, thumb and palm together so the glove closes into a catching cup, making the ball easier to hold. On the LC 2.0 the palm padding is cotton, and the thumb has a unique setting that enhances the cup.
The palm is premium leather with a gusset, and the palm lining is premium leather too. The face carries Kookaburra's Octopus rubber in Grade 1, the same grade as the LC Pro, for grip and feel when the ball arrives.
The finger backs and back are super soft premium PU. The back has Kookaburra's new K Flex support patch, which gives extra support to the back of the hand to help avoid injury. The back lining is premium super soft brushed cotton.
The long cuff has a brushed cotton lining, and the web strap is reinforced and compliant with Law 40.2. Be realistic about where the LC 2.0 sits: it uses PU rather than aniline leather on the back, and it has no Poron XRD or cane in the cuff.
Key Technologies
Kookaburra Catching Cup: Fingers, thumb and palm designed together to form a cup. It makes catching easier for keepers of all levels.
Octopus Rubber Grade 1: Kookaburra's top grade rubber face for grip on the ball.
Premium Leather Palm with Gusset: A leather palm and lining for feel, with a gusset for shape.
Super Soft Premium PU: Used on the finger backs and back. It keeps the glove light and flexible.
K Flex Support Patch: A support patch on the back of the hand to help avoid injury.
Catching Cup Thumb Setting: A unique thumb position that enhances the catching cup.
Law 40.2 Web Strap: A reinforced web strap that complies with the Laws of Cricket.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Style |
Long cut |
| Quality |
Grade 2 |
| Palm |
Premium leather with gusset |
| Palm lining |
Premium leather |
| Palm padding |
Kookaburra catching cup, cotton |
| Rubber |
Kookaburra Octopus Grade 1 |
| Finger backs |
Super soft premium PU |
| Back |
Super soft premium PU with K Flex support patch |
| Back lining |
Premium super soft brushed cotton |
| Cuff |
Long, with super soft brushed cotton lining |
| Web |
Strap, Law 40.2 compliant, reinforced |
| Thumb |
Unique setting to enhance the catching cup |
| Sizes |
Youth, Adult, Oversize Adult |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra LC 2.0 wicket keeping gloves give you a leather palm and Grade 1 rubber at a sensible price. They are a good choice for regular club keepers and for older juniors moving up to a better glove.
They suit keepers who like a long cuff. If you prefer a short cuff, the SC 2.1 is the Grade 2 Shorti version. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to try them on before you buy.
Q&A Section
What sizes do the LC 2.0 gloves come in?
Youth, Adult and Oversize Adult. For younger keepers, the LC 3.0 also comes in Junior and Small Adult.
What is the difference between the LC 2.0 and the LC 1.0?
The LC 1.0 is Grade 1 with premium aniline sheep leather on the palm, finger backs and back, plus fibre wear patches on the finger ends. The LC 2.0 has a premium leather palm with super soft PU on the back, which keeps the price lower.
What is the difference between the LC 2.0 and the LC 3.0?
The LC 2.0 has a premium leather palm and palm lining. The LC 3.0 is Grade 3 with a premium PU palm and lining. Both use Grade 1 Octopus rubber and the K Flex support patch.
What does long cut mean?
A long cut glove has a longer cuff that covers more of the wrist. Some keepers prefer a short cuff for freedom of movement, which is what Kookaburra's Shorti gloves such as the SC 2.1 offer.
Are the LC 2.0 gloves legal for matches?
Yes. The web strap between thumb and forefinger is reinforced and compliant with Law 40.2 of the Laws of Cricket.
Should I wear inners with keeping gloves?
Yes. Inners add padding and absorb sweat, which helps protect your hands and keeps the Kookaburra LC 2.0 wicket keeping gloves in better condition. Let the gloves air dry after use, away from direct heat.
