Kookaburra Padded Cotton Wicket Keeping Inner

About this item

These wicket keeping inners provide the essential layer of protection between your hands and keeping gloves, reducing impact stress during long spells behind the stumps. The strategically placed padding absorbs shock from fast deliveries while the breathable cotton construction maintains comfort and dexterity throughout extended sessions. 

Key Features

• Strategic Padding: Enhanced foam protection across palm and finger areas where impact is most frequent
  
• Full Coverage: Complete hand protection from wrist to fingertips for comprehensive shock absorption
  
• Premium Cotton Construction: Breathable fabric maintains comfort during extended sessions
  
• Moisture Management: Absorbent material helps manage perspiration for consistent grip
  
• Tactile Sensitivity: Thin yet protective design preserves feel for subtle edges and quick stumpings
  
• Durability: Reinforced stitching at high-stress areas ensures longevity through regular use
  
• Universal Compatibility: Designed to work effectively with all major keeping glove brands and models
  
• Machine Washable: Easy maintenance ensures hygiene can be maintained throughout the season

FAQs

Q: Should I wear Kookaburra Padded Cotton Wicket Keeping Inner with all types of wicket keeping gloves?
A: Yes, these inners are designed to be worn with all types of wicket keeping gloves. They're particularly beneficial with stiffer or less padded gloves, providing an additional layer of protection. Even with heavily padded modern gloves, these inners help with moisture management and reduce direct friction between your skin and the glove's interior, preventing blisters during extended sessions.

Q: How do I determine the correct size for Kookaburra Padded Cotton Wicket Keeping Inner?
A: Measure around your palm at its widest point (excluding thumb) with your hand flat. Small fits 7-8 inches (18-20cm), Medium fits 8-9 inches (20-23cm), Large fits 9-10 inches (23-25cm), and XL fits 10-11 inches (25-28cm). The inners should fit snugly without restricting movement—slightly tighter than regular batting inners as they'll stretch slightly with use and shouldn't bunch inside your keeping gloves.

Q: How do Kookaburra Padded Cotton Wicket Keeping Inner differ from regular batting inners?
A: Wicket keeping inners feature specialized padding placement specifically designed for the impact patterns experienced when receiving deliveries behind the stumps. Unlike batting inners which typically have even or minimal padding, these inners concentrate protection on the palm and lower fingers where keepers experience repeated ball impact. The padding is also designed to maintain dexterity for quick stumpings and catches while providing more targeted impact absorption.

Q: How often should I replace my Kookaburra Padded Cotton Wicket Keeping Inner?
A: With regular use (2-3 matches per week), these inners typically last one full season before the padding begins to compress and lose effectiveness. Signs that replacement is needed include: visible thinning of padding in high-impact areas, development of holes in the fingertips, significant discoloration that persists after washing, or noticeable increase in impact discomfort despite using the same gloves. Rotating between two pairs can extend their effective lifespan.