Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner C Chinese Penhold Blade

An inner-type Chinese penhold blade with FE carbon placed toward the center, focused on ball hold.

The Acoustic Carbon Inner C is an offensive Chinese penhold blade that takes rubber on both sides. Two FE carbon plies are placed toward the center, making it easier to get the sense of the ball gripping the blade (ball hold). It suits players who want to attack with drives from mid-distance (a little way back from the table).

Features

• A plywood of 5 wood plies and 2 FE carbon plies, with the carbon placed toward the center (inner type).
• It is described as a design with flex that makes it easier to hold the ball for longer.
• Nittaku's published ratings are Mid-fast for speed and Hard for feel, and the blade thickness is 5.5 mm.
• The blade is round at 161×151 mm, the grip is Chinese-style at 82×23 mm, and the weight is about 86 g.
• The plywood uses Nittaku's "stringed-instrument construction" method, and the country of origin is Japan.

Recommended for

• Players who want to build their attack with drives from mid-distance
• Players who want suppleness and ball hold even with a carbon blade
• Chinese penhold players who want to attack using the reverse side as well

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• FE carbon in the inner position is a design aimed at good ball hold.
• Built to make it easier to keep hitting drives even from a little way back from the table.
• A Nittaku racket with Japan as its country of origin.

Things to consider

• Nittaku rates the feel as Hard, so players who prefer a soft feel may find it a matter of personal taste.
• Rubber is sold separately. If you attach rubber to both sides, you will need two sheets.

Specifications

Speed, Feel are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. What is an inner type?

A. It is a construction in which the FE carbon is placed close to the center ply. The manufacturer lists suppleness and good ball hold as its characteristics.

Q. Can I attach rubber to both sides?

A. Yes. Because this is a Chinese penhold, you can attach rubber to both sides and hit with the reverse side as well. Rubber is sold separately, so please prepare it separately.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, glue and edge tape.
• Weights are a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.