Product Review: Kookaburra Kahuna 6.1 Batting Pads

A much debated topic within cricket and one which No Boundaries Cricket Club are seeking to help through their Cricket Kindness Project is the cost of playing cricket: specifically is it expensive because you need so much kit and equipment, or because the kit and equipment costs a lot.

I thought that I would get hold of some ‘entry level’ shoes, gloves, pads, clothing and a bag to do a mini series of reviews to see just how expensive junior kit and equipment is and what you get for your money.

Having reviewed the items they will be donated to Church Eaton Cricket Club to be used by their juniors.

My Review

RRP: £39.99 Available for £32.99

Obviously I can’t vouch for what these are like to wear, but they look and feel great, and I think anyone wearing them would look and feel the part – a key factor in Whakapapa, and let’s be honest a major factor in getting children to wear anything!

These pads come in Extra Small Junior, Small Junior, and Youth and have more than enough protection for your child at the level they will be playing. What I really like (and NEXX who NBCC partner with do the same) is that they are Ambidextrous so suitable for left and right hand batters which makes them ideal if you have a club kit bag.

Manufacturers Product Description

Entry Level Protection, manufactured using Medium-Density Foam, High-Technology Fibre Protection Chambers & Synthetic Leather.

DNA

• Grade 6 quality

Impact Protection – External:

• Lightweight Cane & Foam rods
• Three Piece Knee Roll with ergonomic Bolsters provides enhanced shape retention

Impact Protection – Internal:

• Duo Flex Knee Roll – Cotton faced 
• Tri-Flex Integral Shin Bolster – Cotton faced

Additional Features:

• Durable ‘Tough Scuff’ Instep

Facing:

• ‘Grain’ PVC

Straps:

• 25mm Calf, Thigh & Ankle with 25mm Hook & Loop

About The Review

Reviews will always identify whether the product has been bought for my own use, gifted for my own use, or sent for review. I will keep items I have bought or been gifted. Items sent for review once reviewed will be donated to No Boundaries Cricket Club.

Reviews will always be my personal, unbiased, opinion based on my experience of the product and my own abilities. The reality is that most of the time I will not warrant the quality of product being reviewed, but what can I say, I like “stuff” especially “good quality stuff” so that is all there is to say on the matter!!

Reviews will include the list price and where applicable the price paid, a link to the source of the product and the manufacturer and where available manufacturer published product information. If a manufacturer or seller has asked me to publish a special discount or offer I will make this clear.

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We will write a Featured Review for a donation of £25 to No Boundaries Cricket Club and this will be CLEARLY categorised as a Featured Post.