By far the biggest Australian cricket brand, Kookaburra are responsible for some of the most popular bats in the history of the game.
From 90s classics such as the Bubble to Ricky Ponting’s favourite, the Kahuna, Kookaburra bats are ingrained in cricket culture around the world.
It’s easy to see why: not only are their bats of exceptional quality, they also have particularly classy branding, combining clean, modern styling with iconic colours and logos. Anyone using a Kookaburra bat inevitably looks good at the crease.
The Melbourne-based manufacturers have been in business for well over 100 years, originally under the name of company founder AG Thompson.
A saddler and harness-maker by trade, Thompson immigrated to Australia in 1888, set up shop in Brighton, and was quickly faced with a significant threat to his livelihood: the rise of the automobile. Seeing a decline in the demand for his usual wares as a result, he turned his leatherworking skills to making cricket balls. As a nod to Brighton’s native wildlife, he called them “Kookaburra”.
Aided by his sons, AG slowly but surely turned Kookaburra balls into a global brand. Eventually, the Kookaburra name became so well known that they’d use it for all their sporting goods, including bats, with the switch becoming official in 1990.
They remain a family-run company to this day, with multiple generations of Thompsons still involved, maintaining the focus on quality and craftsmanship that’s served them so well for so many years.
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Kookaburra Beast Pro Cricket Bat
Strike fear into your opponents with the Kookaburra Beast Pro Cricket Bat in Black/Red, as endorsed by one of most intimidating batsmen in the game today, Glenn Maxwell.
The Beast is back. Redesigned with the modern game in mind, the bat that became every bowler’s worst nightmare returns to strike fear into a new generation.
The Beast’s intimidating profile features a high spine and big edges for maximum power, with the spine tapering off significantly towards the toe to provide a smooth, lightweight pickup.
The toe itself is square and is angled slightly from back to front, giving you a little bit of extra willow at the bottom of the bat and helping to prevent feathering.
Pickup is further enhanced by the addition of Kookaburra’s popular Oval Counter Balance handle, which is adorned by the Beast range’s Silicon see-through grip with menacing graphics underneath.
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Grade 1
Top-of-the-range, premium willow selected for its performance and looks. Bats made with Grade One willow usually feature at least six visible grains on the face, and the grains should be straight. You may find some red wood on the edge of the blade, and there might be the odd knot or speck on the edge or the back, but the playing surface should be clean.
Please note that these are typical characteristics. While we work closely with our partner brands to provide the best bats for you, we are unable to guarantee a specific number of grains or the overall appearance of the willow on individual bats.
Please note that these are typical characteristics. While we work closely with our partner brands to provide the best bats for you, we are unable to guarantee a specific number of grains or the overall appearance of the willow on individual bats.
Choose the Right Cricket Bat Size
Cricket bats come in various sizes, each suited to different age groups, heights and playing preferences. Take a look at our size guide below and find the best cricket bat for you.
Cricket bats come in various sizes, each suited to different age groups, heights and playing preferences. Take a look at our size guide below and find the best cricket bat for you.
Cricket Bat Size Guide
| Bat Size | Length of Bat (inches) | Length of Bat (cm) | Player Height (cm) | Approximate Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size 0 | 24-27 | 61-68.5 | Below 122 | 3-4 years |
| Size 1 | 27-28 | 68.5-71 | 122-129 | 4-5 years |
| Size 2 | 29-30 | 73.5-76 | 130-136 | 6-7 years |
| Size 3 | 30-31 | 76-78.5 | 137-144 | 8-9 years |
| Size 4 | 31-32 | 78.5-81 | 145-151 | 9-10 years |
| Size 5 | 32-33 | 81-84 | 152-159 | 10-11 years |
| Size 6 | 33-34 | 84-86.5 | 160-164 | 11-12 years |
| Harrow | 32-33 | 81-84 | 165-169 | 12-14 years |
| Short Handle | 32-33.5 | 81-85 | 170-182 | 15+ years |
| Long Handle | 33.5-34.5 | 85-87.5 | 183+ | 15+ years |
Features
• Endorsed by Glenn Maxwell
• Sweetspot: Mid-blade (215mm to 235mm from toe)
• Edge Profile: Rounded Edge – Thickness (35-38mm)
• Face Profile: Rounded
• Spine Profile: Super Spine (64-68mm)
• Scallop: Slight Concave (1-2mm)
• Bow: Mid/Low-blade (11-12mm)
• Handle: Oval Counter Balance
• Grip: Silicon
• Weight Range: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 10 1/2oz
• Players quality Grade 1 unbleached English willow
• Handcrafted
• Naturally dried
• Kookaburra Pre-Prepared
• Please note: While we understand how difficult it can be to select a bat online, we work closely with our partner brands to provide the best bat for you at each grade and price point. However, we are unfortunately unable to weigh individual bats or to guarantee a specific number of grains per bat.
• Sweetspot: Mid-blade (215mm to 235mm from toe)
• Edge Profile: Rounded Edge – Thickness (35-38mm)
• Face Profile: Rounded
• Spine Profile: Super Spine (64-68mm)
• Scallop: Slight Concave (1-2mm)
• Bow: Mid/Low-blade (11-12mm)
• Handle: Oval Counter Balance
• Grip: Silicon
• Weight Range: 2lb 8oz – 2lb 10 1/2oz
• Players quality Grade 1 unbleached English willow
• Handcrafted
• Naturally dried
• Kookaburra Pre-Prepared
• Please note: While we understand how difficult it can be to select a bat online, we work closely with our partner brands to provide the best bat for you at each grade and price point. However, we are unfortunately unable to weigh individual bats or to guarantee a specific number of grains per bat.
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