A Grade 1 Shorti Keeping Glove with Leather Wear Patches and a Ventilated Back
Overview
The Kookaburra Super Green wicket keeping gloves are Grade 1 quality gloves in Kookaburra's Shorti style, with a short, padded cuff. They use premium aniline sheep leather, Kookaburra's catching cup and Grade 1 Octopus rubber.
Kookaburra say their keeping gloves have taken more international dismissals than any other brand. The Super Green is built for serious club and representative keepers who like the freedom of a short cuff and want a glove that wears well over a long season.
The gloves come in Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult. Buy them this autumn and they will be broken in 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 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.
- Leather wear patches: on the finger ends, where keeping gloves wear fastest.
- K Flex support patch and mesh ventilation: support and airflow on the back of the hand.
- Shorti cuff: foam padded, with a brushed cotton lining, and a Law 40.2 compliant web strap.
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 Super Green the palm padding is cotton, 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 are premium aniline sheep leather with leather wear patches on the ends. The back is also aniline leather, with Kookaburra's new K Flex support patch and mesh ventilation to help keep hands cooler. The back lining is premium super soft brushed cotton.
The Shorti cuff has foam padding and a brushed cotton lining. It gives the wrist more freedom than a long cut glove. 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.
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.
Leather Wear Patches: Leather patches on the finger ends to help the gloves last.
K Flex Support Patch: A support patch on the back of the hand to help avoid injury.
Mesh Ventilation: Mesh in the back of the glove to let air through and keep hands cooler.
Shorti Cuff: A short cuff with foam padding and a brushed cotton lining, for freedom at the wrist.
Law 40.2 Web Strap: A reinforced web strap that complies with the Laws of Cricket.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Style |
Shorti (short cuff) |
| Quality |
Grade 1 |
| Palm |
Premium aniline sheep leather |
| Palm lining |
Premium aniline sheep leather |
| Palm padding |
Kookaburra catching cup, cotton |
| Rubber |
Kookaburra Octopus Grade 1 |
| Finger backs |
Premium aniline sheep leather with leather wear patches to ends |
| Back |
Premium aniline sheep leather with K Flex support patch and mesh ventilation |
| Back lining |
Premium super soft brushed cotton |
| Cuff |
Shorti, foam padded, brushed cotton lining |
| Web |
Strap, Law 40.2 compliant, reinforced |
| Thumb |
Unique setting to enhance the catching cup |
| Sizes |
Small Adult, Adult, Oversize Adult |
VKS Review
The Kookaburra Super Green wicket keeping gloves give you Grade 1 leather and rubber in a short cuff glove. The leather wear patches and ventilated back make them a good choice for keepers who play a lot and want gloves that stay comfortable and last.
They suit club and representative keepers who prefer a Shorti cuff. If you want Poron XRD in the catching cup for extra shock absorption, the SC Pro 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 Super Green gloves come in?
Small Adult, Adult and Oversize Adult.
What is a Shorti keeping glove?
Shorti is Kookaburra's name for their short cuff style. The cuff is shorter than a long cut glove and is foam padded, which gives the wrist more freedom of movement.
What is the difference between the Super Green and the SC 1.1?
Both are Grade 1 Shorti gloves with a cotton catching cup and Octopus Grade 1 rubber. The Super Green adds aniline leather finger backs with leather wear patches and mesh ventilation in the back. The SC 1.1 uses fibre wear patches on the finger ends.
What is the difference between the Super Green and the SC Pro?
The SC Pro has Poron XRD in the catching cup for extra shock absorption and comes in Adult and Oversize Adult only. The Super Green has cotton palm padding, a ventilated back and leather wear patches, and adds a Small Adult size.
Are the Super Green 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 your hands and keeps the Kookaburra Super Green wicket keeping gloves in better condition. Let the gloves air dry after use, away from direct heat.
