Light, Low Bulk Protection for Serious Batters: the Kahuna Pro Pad
Overview
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro batting pads are Grade 1 quality, the top pad in the 2027 Kahuna range. They combine Poron XRD, lightweight High-Density Foam and traditional cane. Kookaburra describe the result as unrivalled comfort and protection.
Kookaburra develop their pads using laboratory impact testing and feedback from their players. The Kahuna Pro is built for club, county and representative batters who face quick bowling and want a light pad that does not slow them down between the wickets.
The pads come in Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult, each in right and left hand. Buy them this autumn and they will be ready for winter nets and the April start.
Features
- Micro Weight Sculpted HDF: low rebound High-Density Foam on the face, kept light.
- Reinforced cane rods and HDF side wing: traditional cane strength with foam protection on the side.
- Hybrid Pro liner with Poron XRD: compressed Poron XRD and an Ultra HDF internal bolster.
- Three piece knee roll: with ergonomically shaped vertical bolsters for shape and comfort.
- Premium white PU facing: with a leather and mesh instep and piping.
- Padded, ergonomically shaped straps: brushed cotton padding, a Duo Load calf strap and strap guards on every strap.
Design and Materials
On the outside, the Kahuna Pro uses Micro Weight Sculpted HDF with a low rebound. Reinforced cane rods run through the face, and an HDF side wing protects the inside of the leg. A three piece knee roll with ergonomically shaped vertical bolsters helps the pad keep its shape and sit comfortably.
Inside is Kookaburra's Hybrid Pro liner. It pairs ergonomically shaped, compressed Poron XRD with an Ultra HDF internal bolster. Poron XRD is known for absorbing shock, and the compressed form keeps the pad slim. A super soft lycra lining sits against the leg.
The facing is premium white PU, with a leather and mesh instep finished with piping. The thigh, calf and ankle straps are ergonomically shaped to make fastening easier.
The calf and ankle straps are 50mm with 50mm hook and loop, and the thigh strap is 25mm with 25mm hook and loop. All three are padded with brushed cotton. A Duo Load calf strap spreads the pressure, and pad strap guards on every strap add comfort.
Key Technologies
Poron XRD: A material known for its shock absorbing properties. It is compressed and shaped inside the pad to protect without adding bulk.
Hybrid Pro Liner: Compressed Poron XRD with an Ultra HDF internal bolster and a soft lycra lining. It maximises protection while keeping the pad slim.
Micro Weight Sculpted HDF: Low rebound High-Density Foam on the face of the pad. It protects while keeping weight down.
Reinforced Cane Rods: Traditional cane through the face, reinforced for strength.
HDF Side Wing: High-Density Foam protection on the side of the pad.
Three Piece Knee Roll: With ergonomically shaped vertical bolsters. It improves shape retention and comfort.
Duo Load Calf Strap: A calf strap designed to reduce pressure on the leg and increase comfort.
Pad Strap Guards: Guards on all straps, with brushed cotton padding, for extra comfort over a long innings.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Quality |
Grade 1 |
| External protection |
Micro Weight Sculpted HDF (low rebound), reinforced cane rods, HDF side wing |
| Knee roll |
Three piece, with ergonomically shaped vertical bolsters |
| Internal protection |
Hybrid Pro liner: compressed Poron XRD and Ultra HDF internal bolster, lycra lining |
| Facing |
Premium white PU |
| Instep |
Leather and mesh with piping |
| Straps |
50mm calf and ankle (50mm hook and loop), 25mm thigh (25mm hook and loop) |
| Strap padding |
Brushed cotton on thigh, calf and ankle; Duo Load calf strap; strap guards on all straps |
| Sizes |
Small Adult, Adult, Oversize Adult |
| Hand |
Right and left hand in every size |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra Kahuna Pro batting pads are for batters who want top grade protection without a heavy, bulky pad. The Poron XRD liner and sculpted HDF do the protecting, so you can run freely and stay comfortable through a long innings.
They suit league, county and representative players facing genuine pace. If you want a more traditional pad at a lower price, the Kahuna 3.1 uses HDF and cane with a PVC face. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to try them on before you buy.
Q&A Section
What sizes do the Kahuna Pro pads come in?
Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult, each in right and left hand. There are no Youth or junior sizes in the Kahuna Pro.
How do I choose the right pad size?
Check your measurements against Kookaburra's size guide. The knee roll should sit on your knee when the pad is strapped on. We always recommend trying pads on before buying.
What is Poron XRD?
Poron XRD is a material known around the world for absorbing shock. In the Kookaburra Kahuna Pro batting pads it is compressed and shaped in the Hybrid Pro liner, so it protects without making the pad bulky.
What is the difference between the Kahuna Pro and the Kahuna 3.1 pads?
The Pro is Grade 1 with a Poron XRD liner, sculpted HDF, a PU face and a leather and mesh instep. The 3.1 is Grade 3 with traditional cane and foam, a grain PVC face and a PVC instep. The 3.1 also comes in Youth and Junior sizes.
Are the Kahuna Pro and Ghost Pro pads the same?
Both are Grade 1 and share the same construction: Poron XRD liner, sculpted HDF, cane and PU face. The Ghost Pro also comes in a Youth size, which the Kahuna Pro does not.
How should I look after my pads?
Wipe the PU 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.
