Kookaburra's Top Long Cut Keeping Glove, Built Around the Catching Cup
Overview
The Kookaburra LC Pro wicket keeping gloves are the top long cut gloves in the 2027 Kookaburra keeping range. They use premium aniline sheep leather throughout, a catching cup padded with Poron XRD and Kookaburra's Grade 1 Octopus rubber.
Kookaburra say their keeping gloves have taken more international dismissals than any other brand. The LC Pro is built for serious keepers in club, county and representative cricket who stand up to the stumps and back to quick bowling.
The gloves come in Adult and Oversize Adult. Buy them this autumn and they will be broken in for winter nets and the April start.
Features
- Catching cup with Poron XRD: palm padding shaped to form a catching cup, with shock absorbing Poron XRD.
- 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 aniline sheep leather: on the palm, palm lining, finger backs and back of the glove.
- K Flex support patch: extra support on the back of the hand to help avoid injury.
- Long cuff with cane inserts: lined with super soft brushed cotton.
- Law 40.2 compliant web strap: reinforced, so the glove is legal for match play.
Design and Materials
The heart of the LC Pro is the catching cup. Kookaburra design the fingers, thumb and palm together so the glove closes into a cup, making the ball easier to hold. The palm padding includes Poron XRD, which is known for absorbing shock, and the thumb has a unique setting that enhances the cup.
The palm is premium aniline sheep leather, with a matching aniline leather palm lining. The face carries Kookaburra's Octopus rubber in Grade 1, for grip and feel when the ball arrives.
The finger backs and back of the glove are also premium aniline sheep leather. 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 long cuff has cane inserts and a premium super soft brushed cotton lining. The web strap between thumb and forefinger is reinforced and compliant with Law 40.2.
Key Technologies
Kookaburra Catching Cup: Fingers, thumb and palm designed together to form a cup. It makes catching easier for keepers of all levels.
Poron XRD: A material known around the world for absorbing shock. It is built into the palm padding.
Octopus Rubber Grade 1: Kookaburra's top grade rubber face for grip on the ball.
Premium Aniline Sheep Leather: Soft, supple leather on the palm, lining, finger backs and back for feel.
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.
Long Cuff with Cane Inserts: Cane in the long cuff adds wrist protection, with a brushed cotton lining for comfort.
Law 40.2 Web Strap: A reinforced web strap that complies with the Laws of Cricket.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Style |
Long cut |
| Quality |
Grade 1 |
| Palm |
Premium aniline sheep leather |
| Palm lining |
Premium aniline sheep leather |
| Palm padding |
Kookaburra catching cup, including Poron XRD |
| Rubber |
Kookaburra Octopus Grade 1 |
| Finger backs |
Premium aniline sheep leather |
| Back |
Premium aniline sheep leather with K Flex support patch |
| Cuff |
Long, with cane inserts and super soft brushed cotton lining |
| Web |
Strap, Law 40.2 compliant, reinforced |
| Thumb |
Unique setting to enhance the catching cup |
| Sizes |
Adult, Oversize Adult |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra LC Pro wicket keeping gloves are for keepers who want the best long cut glove Kookaburra make. The catching cup, Poron XRD padding and aniline leather give a soft, secure feel, and the cane cuff protects the wrist.
They suit first team club, county and representative keepers. If you prefer a shorter cuff for more wrist movement, the SC Pro has the same Grade 1 build in a Shorti style. You can also visit our London store in Ealing to try them on before you buy.
Q&A Section
What sizes do the LC Pro gloves come in?
Adult and Oversize Adult. For smaller hands, the LC 1.0 also comes in Small Adult.
What does long cut mean?
A long cut glove has a longer cuff that covers more of the wrist. On the LC Pro the cuff also has cane inserts for extra protection. Some keepers prefer a short cuff for freedom of movement, which is what Kookaburra's Shorti gloves offer.
Are the LC Pro 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.
What is the difference between the LC Pro and the SC Pro?
Both are Grade 1 with Poron XRD in the catching cup, Octopus Grade 1 rubber and the K Flex patch. The LC Pro has a long cuff with cane inserts. The SC Pro has a Shorti cuff with foam padding, plus fibre wear patches on the finger ends.
What is the difference between the LC Pro and the LC 1.0?
The LC Pro has Poron XRD in the catching cup and cane inserts in the cuff. The LC 1.0 has cotton palm padding, a gusset in the palm and fibre wear patches on the finger ends, and it adds a Small Adult size.
Should I wear inners with keeping gloves?
Yes. Inners add padding and absorb sweat, which helps protect your hands and keeps the Kookaburra LC Pro wicket keeping gloves in better condition. Let the gloves air dry after use, away from direct heat.
