{"product_id":"kookaburra-aura-pro-cricket-bat","title":"Kookaburra Aura Pro Cricket Bat | Players Grade 1 English Willow","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*All photos shown are \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eActual Inventory Images \u003c\/span\u003eof bats currently in stock.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-20\"\u003eDesigned for the elite shot-maker, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=about:srcdoc\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKookaburra Aura Pro Cricket Bat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers a traditional blade feel with devastating modern performance. \u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003eEndorsed by international star Nat Sciver-Brunt, this bat features a meticulously hand-selected, unbleached Grade 1 English Willow blade.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Players Love It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-21\"\u003eReddit and club cricketers alike praise the Aura Pro for its incredible balance. \u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eThe standard round-edge profile and moderate bow ensure the bat picks up much lighter than its actual scale weight (2lbs 8oz – 2lbs 10oz), allowing for aggressive, 360-degree stroke play without sacrificing power.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWillow:\u003c\/b\u003e 'Players' Quality Grade 1 Unbleached English Willow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSweet Spot:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-blade (approx. \u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003e210mm to 230mm from the toe), perfect for front-foot dominance.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-23\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23\"\u003eEdge Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e 36mm to 38mm (Round Profile)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpine Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 64mm to 68mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBow:\u003c\/b\u003e 10mm to 14mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-24\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003e Standard Short Handle (SH) with premium Kookaburra 'Silicon' Grip\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21\"\u003e Kookaburra Pre-Prepared (KPP) - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"22,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eNote: We still recommend knocking in the edges and toe before match play.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-26\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: Does the Kookaburra Aura Pro come pre-knocked in?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-26\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003e The Aura Pro comes with the KPP (Kookaburra Pre-Prepared) finish.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003eHowever, to maximize the lifespan and ping of your Grade 1 willow, we highly recommend an additional 6–8 hours of knocking-in, especially around the edges and toe, before facing match-pace bowling.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-27\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: What playing style is the Aura Pro best suited for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"28\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-27\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e With its mid-blade sweet spot (210-230mm from the toe) and traditional profile, the Aura Pro is incredibly versatile. \u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003eIt is exceptionally well-suited for front-foot dominant players and traditional stroke-makers who rely on timing and placement, rather than just brute force.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-28\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQ: How does the pickup feel compared to its actual weight?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"29\" id=\"p-rc_db24d0e82e67e29a-28\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"29\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003e Thanks to its minimal scallop (1-2mm) and optimized weight distribution, the Aura Pro boasts a phenomenally light pickup.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Even at a weight of 2lbs 10oz, it feels significantly lighter in the hands, allowing for faster bat speed.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topcricketstore.com\/blogs\/blog-posts\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-sized-bat-for-you\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kookaburra","offers":[{"title":"Short Handle \/ 1 \/ Medium (2lbs 9oz - 2lbs 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