Grade 1, Ultra Slim and Mega Light: Keeping Pads That Let You Move
Overview
The Kookaburra 1.0 wicket keeping pads are Grade 1 quality pads with a mega lightweight construction and an ultra slim, ergonomic shape. Kookaburra say this shape is preferred by international players. They use premium materials with lightweight High-Density Foam.
Kookaburra developed their keeping pads with feedback from Team Kookaburra players. Keepers mostly stop the ball with their gloves, so the pads are designed to help agility rather than hold it back with weight or bulk.
The pads come in Youth, Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult. Buy them this autumn and they will be ready for winter nets and the April start.
Features
- Mega lightweight construction: a light pad that keeps you quick on your feet behind the stumps.
- Ultra slim ergonomic shape: the shape Kookaburra say international players prefer.
- Micro Weight moulded HDF shin bolster: High-Density Foam protection over the shin.
- Duo-Flex integral shin bolster: mesh and PVC faced, for protection and comfort.
- Pro player preferred instep: a premium PVC instep with piping.
- Premium PVC facing: with 50mm calf and ankle straps on 25mm hook and loop.
Design and Materials
The 1.0 is built to be light. Its mega lightweight construction and ultra slim, ergonomic shape let you crouch, move and get up quickly without the pad getting in the way.
Protection comes from a Micro Weight moulded HDF shin bolster and a Duo-Flex integral shin bolster, faced with mesh and PVC. A premium mesh and PVC shin bolster adds comfort against the leg.
The instep is the pro player preferred design, in premium PVC with piping. The facing is premium PVC. The calf and ankle straps are 50mm with 25mm hook and loop.
Be realistic about where the 1.0 sits. It does not have the Poron XRD bolster, PU face or 3D gusset of the Kookaburra Pro keeping pads. In return it costs less and adds Youth and Small Adult sizes.
Key Technologies
Mega Lightweight Construction: The pad is kept as light as possible so it does not slow a keeper down.
Ultra Slim Ergonomic Shape: A slim shape that follows the leg, preferred by international players.
Micro Weight Moulded HDF Shin Bolster: Moulded High-Density Foam over the shin, light and protective.
Duo-Flex Integral Shin Bolster: A built in shin bolster faced with mesh and PVC.
Pro Player Preferred Instep: An instep design chosen by pro players, in premium PVC with piping.
Premium PVC Facing: A hard wearing face that is easy to wipe clean.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Quality |
Grade 1 |
| Construction |
Mega lightweight, ultra slim ergonomic shape |
| Impact protection |
Micro Weight moulded HDF shin bolster, Duo-Flex integral shin bolster (mesh and PVC faced) |
| Comfort |
Premium mesh and PVC shin bolster |
| Instep |
Pro player preferred, premium PVC with piping |
| Facing |
Premium PVC |
| Straps |
50mm calf and ankle with 25mm hook and loop |
| Sizes |
Youth, Small Adult, Adult, Oversize Adult |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra 1.0 wicket keeping pads are a light, slim Grade 1 pad for keepers who want to stay agile. They give sensible shin protection without the bulk of a batting pad.
They suit club and representative keepers, and older juniors in Youth sizes. If you want Poron XRD and a PU face, the Kookaburra Pro keeping pads are the step up. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to try them on before you buy.
Q&A Section
What sizes do the 1.0 keeping pads come in?
Youth, Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult.
Why are keeping pads lighter than batting pads?
Keepers mostly stop the ball with their gloves, and they need to crouch and move all day. Kookaburra designed these pads to support agility rather than restrict it with weight or bulk.
What is the difference between the 1.0 and the Pro keeping pads?
The Pro has a compressed Poron XRD and Ultra HDF internal bolster, a premium PU face, a 3D gusset to the top hat and 50mm hook and loop. The 1.0 uses moulded HDF and Duo-Flex shin bolsters with a PVC face. The 1.0 also comes in Youth and Small Adult.
What is the difference between the 1.0 and the 4.0 keeping pads?
The 4.0 is Grade 3 with HDF and traditional cane, an MDF shin bolster and a Tough Scuff instep, and it comes down to Small Junior. The 1.0 is Grade 1 with an ultra slim shape and premium mesh and PVC bolsters.
Can I use keeping pads for batting?
They are not designed for it. The Kookaburra 1.0 wicket keeping pads are made light and slim for keeping, so they give less protection than batting pads against quick bowling.
How should I look after my pads?
Wipe the PVC facing clean with a damp cloth after use and let the pads air dry away from direct heat. Fasten the hook and loop straps when storing them so they do not snag.
