{"product_id":"nittaku-arrester-shakehand-blade","title":"Nittaku Arrester Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA defensive 5-ply shakehand with about 90 g of weight to take on hard shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eA Japanese-made defensive shakehand of 5 wood plies. At about 90 g (manufacturer-stated) it is on the heavy side, built to make it easier to take on an opponent's hard shots. Besides players who defend by chopping, it is also a candidate for players who return the ball defensively close to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer classifies it as \"Defensive.\" 5-ply wood, 5.3 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeighs about 90 g (manufacturer-stated), a heavier design\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Slow and feel is Soft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlade 165×156 mm (manufacturer-stated). Country of origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTwo grip types to choose from: FL (flared) and ST (straight)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers whose main style is chopping\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to defend mainly by blocking close to the table\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for a Japanese-made defensive racket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIts weight makes it easier to absorb an opponent's hard hits\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA Slow rating on Nittaku's scale, with restrained rebound, makes it easier to control the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt about 90 g it is somewhat heavy, so it may feel heavier to players used to lighter rackets\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause it is geared toward defense, it may not suit players who want attacking power\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNittaku (Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDefensive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade composition\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 wood plies\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlade: 165×156 mm \/ Grip: ST 100×22 mm, FL 100×24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSoft\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGrip options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFL (Flared) \/ ST (Straight)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNE-6194 \/ NE-6195\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Feel are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Can players whose main style is not chopping use it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. Yes. Besides players whose main style is chopping, the manufacturer says it also suits players who return the ball defensively close to the table.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What is the difference between FL and ST?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. It is the shape of the grip. The sizes are 100×24 mm for FL (flared) and 100×22 mm for ST (straight) (manufacturer-stated).\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, glue and edge tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeights are a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nittaku","offers":[{"title":"FL","offer_id":67596530188470,"sku":"NTK-NE6195-FL","price":6710.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"ST","offer_id":67596530221238,"sku":"NTK-NE6194-ST","price":6710.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/51RpyHL-EzL.jpg?v=1791364026","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-arrester-shakehand-blade","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}