Kookaburra English Willow Bat Grading
Every Kookaburra bat carries a grade on its face sticker, from Players Replica down to Pro 7.1. Here is what each grade tells you about the willow, and every bat we have in stock at that grade, so you can compare and buy in one place.
- 10English willow grades
- 99Bats in stock
- $160Starting price
Pay for looks at the top. Find value in the middle.
Kookaburra grades each cleft on what you can see: how many grains run down the face, how straight and even they are, blemishes and marks, and how much redwood (heartwood) shows. Performance is a separate question. Players Replica willow is picked for ping first, and Kookaburra says Pro 3.0 clefts often still have great performance. From Pro 5.0 down, bats are Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP), so they arrive faced and ready sooner.
Minimum grains on the face, as Kookaburra states it. Tap a grade to see the bats.
Every Kookaburra grade, with the bats to match
Each grade below uses Kookaburra's own description, then lists the Kookaburra bats in that grade we have in stock right now. Use the size and budget filter to narrow every grade at once.
Players Replica
These bats are made from the same specially selected clefts that we use for our sponsored athletes. The clefts used are the best of the best in terms of performance. Selected first and foremost for ping, these low-density clefts allow Kookaburra to make big, full profiles to the specifications of some of the world’s best players. These bats will have a minimum of 6 grains but may have some minor imperfections or redwood apparent.
- Grains6 minimum
- FinishNatural
- Before you playOil and knock in
Players Replica bats in stock (6)
26/27Ghost Players Replica Marnus Labuschagne26/27 · Junior$875
26/27Kahuna Players Replica Sam Konstas26/27 · Junior$875
26/27Prism Players Replica Jake Fraser-McGurk26/27 · Junior$875
Ghost Players Replica Marnus Labuschagne25/26 · Harrow$700
Prism Players Replica Jake Fraser-McGurk25/26 · Harrow$575
Prism Players Replica Jake Fraser-McGurk25/26 · Small Adult$575
No Players Replica bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro Players
This grade is cosmetically the best of the best, which often produce fantastic performing bats. These bats will have a minimum of six straight and evenly spaced grains, with only very minor imperfections visible on the bat. There will be a very minor amount of redwood, if any at all.
- Grains6 minimum
- FinishNatural
- Before you playOil and knock in
Pro Players bats in stock (15)
26/27Diablo Pro Players26/27 · Adult$1,875
26/27Ghost Pro Players26/27 · Adult$1,875
26/27Prism Pro Players26/27 · Adult$1,565
26/27Ghost Pro Players26/27 · Small Adult$710
26/27Ghost Pro Players26/27 · Junior$710
26/27Kahuna Pro Players26/27 · Small Adult$710
26/27Kahuna Pro Players26/27 · Junior$700
Ghost Pro Players25/26 · Long Blade$1,675
Ghost Pro Players25/26 · Short Handle$1,675
Kahuna Pro Players25/26 · Short Handle$1,675
Beast Pro Players25/26 · Short Handle$1,375
Shadow Pro Players25/26 · Short Handle$1,375
Monarch Pro Players25/26 · Adult$1,350
Indigenous Kahuna Pro Players24/25 · Short Handle$1,200
Ghost Pro Players25/26 · Junior Range$535
No Pro Players bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 1.0
These bats will also have a minimum of six grains, which are evenly spaced and may have some minor imperfections. There may be a small amount of heartwood present towards the edge. They just didn’t meet the standard for Pro Players grade.
- Grains6 minimum
- FinishNatural
- Before you playOil and knock in
Pro 1.0 bats in stock (8)
26/27Ghost Pro 1.026/27 · Adult$1,185
26/27Monarch Pro 1.026/27 · Adult$1,185
26/27Prism Pro 1.026/27 · Adult$1,185
Ghost Pro 1.025/26 · Long Blade$995
Ghost Pro 1.025/26 · Short Handle$995
Monarch Pro 1.025/26 · Adult$795
Monarch Pro 1.025/26 · Junior$325
Monarch Pro 1.025/26 · Small Adult$325
No Pro 1.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 2.0
There will be a minimum of five grains present on the face of the bat with the potential for imperfections in the playing area of the bat, but these should not impact the performance. There may be some redwood present.
- Grains5 minimum
- FinishNatural
- Before you playOil and knock in
Pro 2.0 bats in stock (15)
26/27Kahuna Pro 2.026/27 · Adult$950
26/27Shadow Pro 2.026/27 · Adult$950
26/27Kahuna Pro 2.026/27 · Small Adult$475
26/27Kahuna Pro 2.026/27 · Junior$475
Beast Pro 2.025/26 · Short Handle$875
Shadow Pro 2.025/26 · Short Handle$825
Prism Pro 2.025/26 · Adult$655
Indigenous Kahuna Pro 2.024/25 · Short Handle$630
Aura Pro 2.024/25 · Senior$625
Shadow Pro 2.024/25 · Short Handle$600
Aura Pro 2.023/24 · Senior Short Blade$550
Shadow Pro 2.023/24 · Short Handle$525
Beast Pro 2.025/26 · Size 6 - Harrow$400
Beast Pro 2.025/26 · Small Adult$400
Beast Pro 2.024/25 · Size 6 - Harrow$295
No Pro 2.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 3.0
These will have a minimum of five grains. Blemishes and marks will be present on the playing area of the bat. With the potential for a higher percentage of heartwood. However, these clefts will often still have great performance.
- Grains5 minimum
- FinishNatural
- Before you playOil and knock in
Pro 3.0 bats in stock (16)
26/27Prism Pro 3.026/27 · Adult$805
26/27Diablo Pro 3.026/27 · Adult$800
26/27Diablo Pro 3.026/27 · Junior$425
26/27Diablo Pro 3.026/27 · Small Adult$425
Ghost Pro 3.025/26 · Long Blade$670
Ghost Pro 3.025/26 · Short Handle$670
Kahuna Pro 3.025/26 · Long Blade$665
Kahuna Pro 3.025/26 · Short Handle$665
Monarch Pro 3.025/26 · Adult$525
Monarch Pro 3.025/26 · Supalite$525
Prism Pro 3.025/26 · Supalite$525
Aura Pro 3.024/25 · Supalite$495
Ghost Pro 3.024/25 · Supalite$495
Kahuna Pro 3.024/25 · Short Handle$495
Kahuna Pro 3.023/24 · Short Handle$450
Empower Pro 3.023/24 · Senior Short Blade$425
No Pro 3.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 4.0
These bats will have a minimum of four grains with some imperfections in the playing area of the bat. There may also be some curve in the grain at either end of the bat. A higher percentage of redwood may be evident. A great value for money option.
- Grains4 minimum
- FinishNatural
- Before you playOil and knock in
Pro 4.0 bats in stock (16)
26/27Ghost Pro 4.026/27 · Adult$570
26/27Kahuna Pro 4.026/27 · Adult$570
26/27Kahuna Pro 4.0 Supalite26/27 · Adult$570
26/27Monarch Pro 4.026/27 · Adult$570
26/27Kahuna Pro 4.026/27 · Small Adult$330
26/27Ghost Pro 4.026/27 · Junior Range$325
Beast Pro 4.025/26 · Short Handle$525
Ghost Pro 4.025/26 · Long Handle/Long Blade$495
Shadow Pro 4.025/26 · Short Handle$495
Ghost Pro 4.025/26 · Long Blade$475
Aura Pro 4.024/25 · Senior$365
Aura Pro 4.023/24 · Senior Short Blade$335
Beast Pro 4.023/24 · Short Handle$325
Ghost Pro 4.025/26 · Small Adult$280
Ghost Pro 4.025/26 · Size 5 - Harrow$280
Prism Pro 4.025/26 · Junior$225
No Pro 4.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 5.0
This is the lowest grade of English willow that Kookaburra offers in a natural finish. The grains may not be perfectly straight, it may have some imperfections in the playing area and have some heartwood present. However, they are still cosmetically acceptable and offer great value and performance. These will be factory fitted with a clear facing.
- FinishClear Xtra Tec face
- Before you playOil exposed willow
Pro 5.0 bats in stock (11)
26/27Diablo Pro 5.0 Supalite26/27 · Adult$475
26/27Prism Pro 5.026/27 · Adult$475
26/27Shadow Pro 5.026/27 · Adult$475
26/27Shadow Pro 5.0 Supalite26/27 · Adult$475
26/27Prism Pro 5.026/27 · Small Adult$330
26/27Prism Pro 5.026/27 · Junior$330
26/27Shadow Pro 5.026/27 · Small Adult$330
26/27Shadow Pro 5.026/27 · Junior$330
Kahuna Pro 5.025/26 · Short Handle$375
Monarch Pro 5.025/26 · Adult$300
Monarch Pro 5.025/26 · Junior$195
No Pro 5.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 6.0
This grade is produced using Kookaburra's hybrid willow technology. This creates a value for money option for entry level players. These are factory fitted with our Armour Tec facing for extra protection.
- FinishArmour Tec face
- Before you playOil the back
Pro 6.0 bats in stock (5)
26/27Ghost Pro 6.0 Hybrid26/27 · Adult$475
26/27Monarch Pro 6.0 Hybrid26/27 · Adult$475
Beast Pro 6.025/26 · Short Handle$325
Beast Pro 6.024 · Short Handle$275
Beast Pro 6.024/25 · Size 3 - Harrow$160
No Pro 6.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 7.0
This grade of willow has a more significant amount of discolouration or cosmetic imperfections, which means Kookaburra applies the Pro Shield facing to make it more visually appealing. The Pro Shield facing is a durable lightweight protective covering that has imitation grains. The rear of these clefts are clean enough to leave with a natural finish to show off the natural appeal of the willow. Each year, a special selection of these clefts may have a web tape facing applied. A great option for English Willow performance on a budget.
- FinishPro Shield face
- Before you playOil the back, no knocking in
Pro 7.0 bats in stock (6)
26/27Diablo Pro 7.026/27 · Adult$330
26/27Prism Pro 7.026/27 · Adult$330
26/27Diablo Pro 7.026/27 · Junior$260
26/27Prism Pro 7.026/27 · Junior$260
Prism Pro 7.025/26 · Adult$210
Prism Pro 7.025/26 · Junior$170
No Pro 7.0 bats match that size and budget right now.
Pro 7.1
These will have imperfections on all areas of the cleft and are required to be completely covered through a combination of Pro Shield face and a painted back. Given they have undergone the same production process as all of the above grades, they often still perform well and offer excellent value for money for those on a budget.
- FinishPro Shield face, painted back
- Before you playNo oil, no knocking in
Pro 7.1 bats in stock (1)
No Pro 7.1 bats match that size and budget right now.
Want to see the grains before you buy?
Every English willow bat page has a WhatsApp button. Tap it to ask our team for photos of the bat before you order.
KPP explained: what is left to do
Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP) is a process Kookaburra has developed to help minimise the time between purchasing your new Kookaburra bat and taking it out to the crease. If you see the KPP logo on your bat, depending on which model you have purchased, Kookaburra will have completed some or most of the preparation work for you. If you are unsure which model you have, check the grading sticker on the face of the bat (e.g. Pro Players, or Pro 5.0), the barcode or receipt.
Pro 5.0
- Oil1 to 2 coats, exposed willow
- StartOld balls, low speed throw downs
This bat has been fitted with a clear Xtra Tec sheet on the face of the bat to add extra protection. Kookaburra have pressed the blade and boned the edges for extra durability. All you will need to do is apply 1-2 coats of linseed oil to the exposed areas of willow (DO NOT oil the splice joint / shoulders) to seal the natural moisture content into the willow. We still recommend starting with older balls and low speed throw downs before facing a new ball.
See Pro 5.0 batsPro 6.0
- OilA few light coats on the back
Hybrid Willow Technology has been fitted with an Armour Tec facing, along with fibreglass tape on the edges. Kookaburra have pressed the blade and boned the edges for extra durability. The rear of the bat has a natural finish so you will need to apply a few light coats of raw linseed oil to seal the natural moisture content into the bat.
See Pro 6.0 batsPro 7.0
- OilA few light coats on the back
- Knock inNot required
English Willow that has been fitted with a Pro Shield face and fibreglass edges for added protection and durability of the playing area. The back of the bat has been left natural, so you should apply a few light coats of oil. Knocking in with a mallet is not required.
See Pro 7.0 batsPro 7.1
- OilNot needed, painted back
- Knock inNot required
English Willow that has been fitted with a Pro Shield face and fibreglass edges. The back of the bat has been painted, meaning there is no need to oil this bat. As always it is recommended to start using this bat against old balls. Knocking in with a mallet is not required.
See Pro 7.1 batsPick the range and the size too
Grade is one of three calls. The range sets the shape and feel of the bat, and the size has to fit the player.
Kookaburra grading questions
What do Kookaburra bat grades mean?
The grade describes the willow in the blade. Kookaburra grades English willow from Players Replica and Pro Players down to Pro 7.1, looking at the number of grains, how straight and evenly spaced they are, blemishes and marks, and how much redwood or heartwood shows. Players Replica clefts are selected for performance first.
Does a lower grade Kookaburra bat play worse?
Not necessarily. Grading is largely about how the willow looks. Kookaburra notes that Pro 3.0 clefts often still have great performance, and that Pro 7.1 bats go through the same production process as every grade above them and often still perform well.
What does KPP mean on a Kookaburra bat?
KPP stands for Kookaburra Pre-Prepared. Pro 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 7.1 bats arrive pressed with the edges boned and a protective facing fitted, so there is less to do before your first hit. Pro 7.0 and 7.1 bats do not need knocking in with a mallet.
How do I find the grade of my Kookaburra bat?
Check the grading sticker on the face of the bat (for example Pro Players or Pro 5.0). If the sticker is gone, the barcode or your receipt will show it.
Which Kookaburra grade is best value?
Kookaburra itself calls Pro 4.0 a great value for money option, and describes Pro 7.0 as a great option for English willow performance on a budget. If you want a natural finish with the least preparation, Pro 5.0 is the lowest natural-finish grade and comes with a clear facing already fitted.
