Light, Flexible Keeping Pads for Day Long Comfort, from Small Junior to Adult
Overview
The Kookaburra 4.0 wicket keeping pads are Grade 3 quality pads with a mega lightweight construction and a slim fit. Kookaburra describe them as excellent value for money without compromising day long comfort. They combine Micro Weight HDF with traditional cane.
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 Small Junior, Junior, Youth, Small Adult and Adult, so they fit young keepers right up to adults. 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.
- Slim fit with multiple flex points: the pad bends with the leg for day long comfort.
- Micro Weight HDF and traditional cane: light foam protection with cane strength.
- Pre-curved one piece MDF shin bolster: integral, cotton faced, shaped to the shin.
- Durable Tough Scuff instep: the pro player preferred instep design, built to resist wear.
- Durable PVC facing: with 50mm calf and ankle straps on 25mm hook and loop.
Design and Materials
The 4.0 has a mega lightweight construction and a slim fit with multiple flex points. The flex points let the pad bend as you crouch and stand, so it stays comfortable through a long day in the field.
Protection comes from Micro Weight HDF and traditional cane. Inside, a pre-curved one piece integral MDF shin bolster follows the shape of the shin. It is cotton faced for comfort against the leg.
The instep is the pro player preferred design, in Kookaburra's durable Tough Scuff material. The facing is durable PVC. The calf and ankle straps are 50mm with 25mm hook and loop.
Be realistic about where the 4.0 sits. It does not have the ultra slim shape or premium mesh and PVC bolsters of the 1.0. It is a light, low cost pad for juniors and club keepers.
Key Technologies
Mega Lightweight Construction: The pad is kept as light as possible so it does not slow a keeper down.
Multiple Flex Points: Flex points through the slim fit pad let it bend with the leg for day long comfort.
Micro Weight HDF and Traditional Cane: Light High-Density Foam combined with cane for protection.
Pre-Curved MDF Shin Bolster: A one piece integral bolster shaped to the shin, cotton faced.
Tough Scuff Instep: A durable instep material that resists scuffing at the foot.
Durable PVC Facing: A hard wearing face that is easy to wipe clean.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Quality |
Grade 3 |
| Construction |
Mega lightweight, slim fit with multiple flex points |
| Impact protection |
Micro Weight HDF and traditional cane, pre-curved one piece integral MDF shin bolster (cotton faced) |
| Instep |
Pro player preferred, durable Tough Scuff |
| Facing |
Durable PVC |
| Straps |
50mm calf and ankle with 25mm hook and loop |
| Sizes |
Small Junior, Junior, Youth, Small Adult, Adult |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra 4.0 wicket keeping pads are a light, comfortable pad at a sensible price. The flex points and slim fit make them easy to move in, and the PVC and Tough Scuff instep stand up to regular use.
They suit junior keepers, school players and club keepers who want a value pad. For a slimmer Grade 1 pad, the Kookaburra 1.0 is 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 4.0 keeping pads come in?
Small Junior, Junior, Youth, Small Adult and Adult. There is no Oversize Adult in the 4.0.
Are these pads good for a junior keeper?
Yes. The Kookaburra 4.0 wicket keeping pads come down to Small Junior and are light and flexible, which suits young keepers learning to crouch and move.
What is the difference between the 4.0 and the 1.0 keeping pads?
The 1.0 is Grade 1 with an ultra slim shape, a moulded HDF shin bolster, premium mesh and PVC bolsters and a premium PVC face. The 4.0 is Grade 3 with HDF and cane, an MDF shin bolster and a Tough Scuff instep, and it comes down to Small Junior.
What is the difference between the 4.0 and the Ultralite Combo pads?
The Ultralite Combo is a Grade 2 pad for keeping and fielding, with Micro Weight HDF and 50mm hook and loop, in Junior, Youth and Adult. The 4.0 adds traditional cane, an MDF shin bolster and flex points, and comes in more sizes.
Can I use keeping pads for batting?
They are not designed for it. 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.
