DSC vs Kookaburra:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kookaburra had more branded searches than DSC among cricket gear brands in New Zealand. Kookaburra had about 910 branded searches, while DSC had 70. Kookaburra made up 38.4% of all cricket gear brand searches we track, and DSC accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cricket gear brands, Kookaburra appeared in all five answers and DSC in four. Kookaburra was mentioned before DSC in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Kookaburra, about 13 searches for every 1 for DSC
Who does AI mention more?
Kookaburra, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Kookaburra, named ahead of DSC in every answer
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Top cricket gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kookaburra appeared in all five answers. DSC was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Kookaburra was listed before DSC in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Kookaburra1st
Gray-Nicolls2nd
Gunn & Moore3rd
New Balance Cricket4th
DSC5th
SS Cricket6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kookaburra5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gray-Nicolls5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gunn & Moore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DSC4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
New Balance Cricket2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
SS Cricket1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cricket gear brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cricket gear brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cricket gear brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cricket gear brand in New Zealand for club cricket?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cricket bats nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cricket equipment nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is DSC or Kookaburra more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DSC and Kookaburra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cricket gear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kookaburra, DSC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kookaburra | Gray-Nicolls | Gunn & Moore | New Balance Cricket | SS Cricket | DSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37% | 27.4% | 11.2% | 10.6% | 10.1% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.5% | 31% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 11.2% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 31.3% | 12.9% | 7.4% | 9.9% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.5% | 33.5% | 12.2% | 7.3% | 10.2% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.4% | 29.6% | 10.3% | 6.5% | 14.3% | 2.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.4% | 29% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.4% | 27.9% | 9.9% | 7% | 14% | 2.9% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 27.3% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 12.9% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 28.6% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 9.5% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 27.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 2.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 27.1% | 7.1% | 12.4% | 11% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.4% | 30.4% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 3% |
How has the DSC and Kookaburra comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kookaburra was ahead of DSC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DSC’s share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kookaburra’s share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand moved from 37% to 38.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 910.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cricket gear brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, DSC gained share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 3%.

In September 2026, Kookaburra lost share of searches among cricket gear brands in New Zealand, from 40% to 38.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DSC’s and Kookaburra’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
DSC
1 branded search term
- dsc cricket
Kookaburra
10 branded search terms
- cricket kookaburra ball
- cricket kookaburra shoes
- kookaburra bat
- kookaburra bat cricket
- kookaburra bat stickers
- kookaburra cricket
- kookaburra cricket bag
- kookaburra cricket gear
- kookaburra cricket gloves
- kookaburra cricket pads
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