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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Kookaburra => Topic started by: jamielsn15 on May 22, 2013, 05:31:31 PM

Title: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: jamielsn15 on May 22, 2013, 05:31:31 PM
Being used by Katich in tonight's YB40 game on SS1

Orange and Black colours; definitely not the red/black stickers shown on earlier threads...

Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: Tom on May 22, 2013, 06:08:39 PM
Think Saxon Sports have most, if not all online now.

https://saxonsports.evolveshop.com.au/
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: morgzy10 on May 24, 2013, 08:24:47 AM
i think bruce martin used the firebird in the first test too
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: nick123 on May 26, 2013, 04:59:17 AM
Ok  here we go
firebird low swell replaces rouge 
Viper high replaces blade
Kahuna same
Midas replaces recoil
Bubble history small edges high sweet spot
 Martin used the viper red
Firebird orange
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: nick123 on May 26, 2013, 05:00:50 AM
history meaning a historical edition bought back
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 26, 2013, 06:46:35 AM
Small edges on the Bubble? Have a look at the link Tom posted!
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: morgzy10 on May 26, 2013, 09:45:00 AM
Ok  here we go
firebird low swell replaces rouge 
Viper high replaces blade


Blade and rogue weren't even in the 2013 range so how can firebird and viper be replacing them?

Its more along the lines of

Midas as a new possible flagship bat
firebird (only lower quality bats ive found online) as a budget bat
and
bubble replacing recoil and viper replacing ricochet (lightweight for lightweight)
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: Tom on May 26, 2013, 11:02:24 AM
These aren't replacing UK 2013 models (at least, not yet). They're Aus models.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: morgzy10 on May 26, 2013, 11:12:35 AM
ill put money on them being the uk 2014 bats
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on May 26, 2013, 11:18:49 AM
I've heard they are going to split their markets, in the way Gray Nics do.

I've also heard the Bubble will be coming to the UK, which means the Ricochet will either be gone or will need a drastic redesign, which would be an odd move as its the best seller this year, the first time the kahuna has not been the best seller since it was introduced.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: morgzy10 on May 26, 2013, 11:23:59 AM
i hope they bring the viper and midas ranges over     they look class!
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: nick123 on May 27, 2013, 09:11:31 AM
I was talking about the Australian bat ranges and point taken Liam I have seen them they look big might buy a mid of the range one
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: stevat on July 22, 2013, 11:21:38 AM
Blade and rogue weren't even in the 2013 range so how can firebird and viper be replacing them?

Its more along the lines of

Midas as a new possible flagship bat
firebird (only lower quality bats ive found online) as a budget bat
and
bubble replacing recoil and viper replacing ricochet (lightweight for lightweight)

Think what the chap commenting on this earlier was saying is that the Rogue and Blade were bats in 12/13 for the Australian summer.  So next season will be the first without them.

Is there a definitive list of profiles (high to low etc) and what is replacing what?
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: King pair on July 22, 2013, 11:54:27 AM
The bubble softs are really nice.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: morgzy10 on July 22, 2013, 12:06:46 PM
I think the players sifts on show in the ashes are far nicer than any other of the kooka softs

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Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: stevat on July 22, 2013, 02:56:29 PM
I think the players sifts on show in the ashes are far nicer than any other of the kooka softs

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It's a great showcase for gear.  Do like the Kahuna softs though, always have.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: morgzy10 on July 22, 2013, 02:57:40 PM
New Midas softs look class.  But then again they're basically players

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Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: toby176 on July 22, 2013, 03:11:11 PM
Kookaburra are finally starting to get it right! Their new gear actually excites me for once!

Both the Midas and the Viper look astounding and they're finally getting the colours right.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: mussaduq on August 06, 2013, 02:04:29 PM
The bubble looks really nice ! It will replace the riochent.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: toby176 on August 06, 2013, 02:21:40 PM
I was a fan if the ricochet though...

Do we think Kookaburra will ever ditch the Kahuna?
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: mussaduq on August 06, 2013, 03:21:53 PM
Kook will never ditch the Kahuna ! Ponting used it making tons of records, AB is using it and Guptill is also using it !
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: ogroupleader on September 12, 2013, 02:18:14 AM
I just bought a Firebird 1000 and Viper 1200. Firebird is 2.7, 40mm edges and a massive bat. Not a huge a mount of concaving. The Viper has smaller edges and at 2.9 picks up superbly. There is also a lot more concaving on the viper.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: sgcricket on September 12, 2013, 09:02:50 AM
pictures please :)
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: ogroupleader on September 14, 2013, 07:26:19 AM
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04836_zpsfdd11625.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04838_zps014c21dd.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04839_zpsbb6457e6.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04840_zpscbb957b6.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04841_zpsde7f8a36.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04842_zps9b606071.jpg)
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y472/ogroupleader/DSC04844_zps9dc67b9b.jpg)

Sorry about the quality. Not the best pics. The Kooks, SG, SF and V100 have just arrived.
I have had the Laver for a while and it has just been sitting there not getting used. It was a replacement for one I bought but was not happy with. I have only just given it a couple of serious net sessions this week and it is sensational. Impressed. It might replace the Thruxton as my match bat this season.
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: mussaduq on September 14, 2013, 07:58:37 AM
You have an awesome collection. The firebird looks amazing !
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: ogroupleader on September 14, 2013, 08:05:54 AM
I plan on selling all of those new bats down at my club. As good as the firebird feels I can't justify using it. Especially as I have rogue, recoil and kahuna players models which haven't even had a run yet,
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: mussaduq on September 14, 2013, 08:22:45 AM
For how much did you buy the firebird and viper ?
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: sgcricket on September 14, 2013, 04:46:10 PM
the sunny gold looks quite good. what are your thoughts on the bat?
Title: Re: Kookaburra Firebird?
Post by: ogroupleader on September 23, 2013, 08:03:16 AM
It feels great. Excellent pickup. I might end up using this one although it will be at the back of a long queue.