An Easy Care First Keeping Glove, from Small Junior to Adult: the LC 4.0
Overview
The Kookaburra LC 4.0 wicket keeping gloves are Grade 4 quality gloves in a long cut style. They use a PVC palm, Kookaburra's catching cup and Grade 2 Octopus rubber. They are the entry long cut glove in the 2027 Kookaburra keeping range.
Kookaburra say their keeping gloves have taken more international dismissals than any other brand. The LC 4.0 brings the same catching cup design to young and new keepers at a low price.
The gloves come in Small Junior, Junior, Youth and Adult. Buy them this autumn and they will be ready 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 2 Octopus rubber: Kookaburra's Octopus rubber face for grip on the ball.
- PVC palm with cotton lining: hard wearing and easy to look after.
- Premium PVC finger backs and back: with a K Flex support patch on the back of the hand.
- 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 4.0 the palm padding is cotton, and the thumb has a unique setting that enhances the cup. This helps young keepers learn to take the ball cleanly.
The palm is PVC with a cotton palm lining. The face carries Kookaburra's Octopus rubber in Grade 2, for grip when the ball arrives.
The finger backs and back are premium PVC. 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 4.0 sits: it has no leather and uses Grade 2 rubber rather than Grade 1. It is a durable, low cost glove for keepers learning the role.
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 2: Kookaburra's Octopus rubber face for grip on the ball.
PVC Palm: A hard wearing palm with a cotton lining. It stands up well to regular use.
Premium PVC Back: Used on the finger backs and back. It is durable and easy to wipe clean.
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 4 |
| Palm |
PVC |
| Palm lining |
Cotton |
| Palm padding |
Kookaburra catching cup, cotton |
| Rubber |
Kookaburra Octopus Grade 2 |
| Finger backs |
Premium PVC |
| Back |
Premium PVC 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 |
Small Junior, Junior, Youth, Adult |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra LC 4.0 wicket keeping gloves are a sensible first pair for a new keeper. The catching cup design helps the ball stick, and the PVC build is tough and easy to look after.
They suit juniors taking up keeping, school players and adults who keep now and then. As a keeper plays more, the LC 3.0 adds Grade 1 Octopus rubber and a PU palm. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to try them on before you buy.
Q&A Section
What sizes do the LC 4.0 gloves come in?
Small Junior, Junior, Youth and Adult. There is no Oversize Adult in the LC 4.0.
Are these gloves good for a child starting to keep wicket?
Yes. The Kookaburra LC 4.0 wicket keeping gloves come down to Small Junior, and the catching cup design makes the ball easier to hold while they learn.
What is the difference between the LC 4.0 and the LC 3.0?
The LC 3.0 is Grade 3 with a premium PU palm and lining, super soft PU on the back and Grade 1 Octopus rubber. The LC 4.0 uses PVC with Grade 2 rubber, which keeps the price lower.
What is the difference between the LC 4.0 and the SC 4.1?
Both are Grade 4 with Grade 2 Octopus rubber and come in Small Junior to Adult. The LC 4.0 has a long cuff and a PVC palm. The SC 4.1 has a Shorti cuff with foam padding and a premium PU palm.
Are the LC 4.0 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 the hands. Let the gloves air dry after use, away from direct heat.
