Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
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Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« on: February 26, 2023, 12:45:02 PM »

Hi all,

Thought I would post a little review of the Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 that arrived with me this week.

After dangerously clicking around the various online retailers one evening, I kept finding myself looking at the various models of Kahuna that Kookaburra are now offering in 2023.

Back when I first starting playing hardball cricket in 2004, the Kahuna was the first bat my parents ever purchased for me, so this model always has had a little soft spot in my cricketing past.

I decided to take the plunge on a slightly lower grade bat that I would usually purchase, mainly because I haven't had a Kahuna for a good 5 / 6 years, but I ended up going for a 4.1 Kahuna from the 2023 range which cost me £135 direct from Talent Cricket.

Initial thoughts are positive. I really like the new stickers and the green colourway with the white grip are a fantastic combination. The handle on this Kahuna is nice and thick with a very grippy "Vertex" grip applied. It is by no means a chunky bat; 34mm edges at most, but for the price, its a clean bit of willow, feels great in the hands and looks great.

Tapping up with an old ball feels good - I would say that the bat is a little on the hard side at the moment, but I am not sure if this is a common theme across the lower grade Kookaburra's... I would be interested to know how some of the higher grade Kooks feel if anyone has one?

For the price, you cannot go wrong and I am very pleased with my purchase. Fantastic service from Talent Cricket too!

Weight: 2lb 8.6oz
Edge Size: 34mm
Handle: Round
Price: £135 all in

Enjoy some pictures!



















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Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2023, 01:23:48 PM »

Yeah, looks a very good purchase. It's good to have hard pressed bat when edges aren't chunky,
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Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2023, 02:42:44 PM »

Yeah, looks a very good purchase. It's good to have hard pressed bat when edges aren't chunky,

Why?
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Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2023, 11:35:44 AM »

 :o £135 is less than trade!!
Kooks seem a little harder pressed this year. They have previously been on the softer side and taken an age to knock in

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Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2023, 11:57:16 AM »

:o £135 is less than trade!!
Kooks seem a little harder pressed this year. They have previously been on the softer side and taken an age to knock in

Still on there website at £150 plus 10% off if you use a code plus free delivery
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Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2023, 12:47:03 PM »

Still on there website at £150 plus 10% off if you use a code plus free delivery
Must be a loss leader for them

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Re: Kookaburra Kahuna 4.1 (2023)
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2023, 07:34:22 PM »

Yeah, looks a very good purchase. It's good to have hard pressed bat when edges aren't chunky,


Interesting - any good explanation for why this is good, or purely out of theory crafting/experience?




:o £135 is less than trade!!
Kooks seem a little harder pressed this year. They have previously been on the softer side and taken an age to knock in


How were returns like for Kookaburra when they were on the softer side?
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