Pro 5.0 Grade English Willow
Fitted with Extratec facing
Low Sweet spot
Approximate weight: 2’7-2’10 / 1105-1190g
The new Kookaburra MONARCH features a low sweet spot and peaked spine, ideal for dispatching balls over the boundary. Used by players like Alana King, this short blade bat is finished with a rounded handle and striking royal stickering.
SWEET SPOT POSITION = Low: Performs at its best when players hit through the 'V' with a straight bat. Often favoured by those who play at the top of the order or find themselves on lower bouncing wickets. Crush a drive with one of these and the bowlers will know they’re in for trouble.
PREPARATION = Pre-Prepared: This cricket bat has been pressed and/or had extratec applied at its factory of origin. However, it still needs to go through the full hand knocking-in process. While this cricket bat sadly isn't ready for use against leather balls just yet, the preparation process is well on its way and can be completed easily.
BOW = Standard: The regular bow found in the majority of modern cricket bats which gets your hands slightly ahead of the ball for ease of stroke play. It also helps the cricket bat feel more aggressive.
EDGES = Big: These edges are heading close to the magic 40mm mark. Big edges make for a forgiving and powerful cricket bat with a wider sweet spot. Please be aware that junior bats can still have big edges but they will be relative to 40mm due to their size.
SPINE HEIGHT = Medium: Often combined with big edges to create a forgiving bat with an extra wide hitting zone which still rewards striking the blade out of the very middle.
PROFILE SHAPE = Slightly Scalloped: A small amount of scalloping is seen in a very large amount of cricket bats. The goal is to save weight while still making the sweet spot as wide as possible. Even very high quality bats can contain a small amount of scalloping in order to reduce their weight.
FACE = Curved: The traditional curved style of bat face has many important benefits. The rounded face provides a refined direction of power throughout the hitting zone & also allows more flexibility for players keen to work the ball with their wrists.
HANDLE TYPE = Round: A round handle allows players more freedom to use their wrists during stroke play and enhances the ability to strike powerfully with a dominant bottom hand.
TOE = Toe Guard: This bat has been fitted with a toe guard.