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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: AlanB on July 06, 2011, 12:26:32 PM

Title: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: AlanB on July 06, 2011, 12:26:32 PM
Here are some photos of my latest purchase. It is a new, 2011 model Kookaburra Kahuna 800. Acquired on ebay from Peter Lorimer Sports (peterl123dabba).
Was listed as 2lb 15oz, which would be too heavy for me, I thought though that it could be lighter as the 800 is only made up to 2lb 12oz. It was clearly a big bat from the pictures on ebay. Sure enough, it weighs in at 2lb 12oz. Large edges, 42mm at the maximum. A lot of wood for the weight. I am delighted with it and recommend the seller. £111 inc delivery, wax and anti-scuff.

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00524.jpg)

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00545.jpg)

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00550.jpg)
Title: Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: Nickauger on July 06, 2011, 12:29:53 PM
That is a huge bargain even if the grains do look a bit wavy and wood a bit coloured for a G1. I'm sure it isn't but it looks more like a Big Kahuna. You tapped it up yet??
Title: Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: Lekka Global Alliance on July 06, 2011, 12:46:59 PM
Superb purchase AlanB.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: wilkie113 on July 06, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
A few of the lads at the club have the kahunas in that weight and they pick up well for how heavy they are! Looks like you got a good stick for the price there mate
Title: Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: AlanB on July 06, 2011, 04:27:21 PM
Taps up very well and I am very hopeful that it's a performer. Cosmetically, not the best but this is not top of the Kahuna range. I had seen a picture of the face prior to purchase, so no surprises. Here's some more photographs:-

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00543.jpg)

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00530.jpg)

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00527.jpg)

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00548.jpg)
Title: Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: Nickauger on July 06, 2011, 05:02:53 PM
Quote from: AlanB on July 06, 2011, 04:27:21 PM
Taps up very well and I am very hopeful that it's a performer. Cosmetically, not the best but this is not top of the Kahuna range. I had seen a picture of the face prior to purchase, so no surprises. Here's some more photographs:-

Glad you're happy with it mate but the 800 is only one off the top model and retail for £200+. It does look like a nice bat nevertheless.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 800 2011
Post by: AlanB on July 07, 2011, 06:57:39 PM
A few more photographs

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00520.jpg)

(http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff496/Alanb131/DSC00534.jpg)