Nittaku Ebony Wood C Chinese Penhold Blade

An offensive 5-ply penhold whose ebony face plies add power to the shot.

The Ebony Wood C is an offensive Chinese penhold blade (a penhold that takes rubber on both sides). Hard ebony is used for the face plies. It suits players who want to add power to their shots while keeping the ball hold and ease of applying spin that a 5-ply blade offers.

Features

• Hard ebony is used for the face plies, making powerful shots easier to produce.
• Plywood of 5 wood plies, 5.5 mm thick, with good ball hold and ease of applying spin.
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid" and feel is "Medium."
• Blade 158×150 mm, grip 82×22 mm, weight around 84 g (manufacturer's figures).

Recommended for

• Players who use a 5-ply blade and want to add power to their shots
• Chinese penhold players who attack while applying spin

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The hardness of ebony makes it easier to put power behind shots.
• The ball hold of a 5-ply blade makes it easy to apply spin.

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. This product is the blade alone.
• Because the face plies are fairly hard ebony, it may not suit players who prefer a soft feel.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What difference does ebony make?

A. According to the manufacturer, using hard ebony on the surface is meant to make it easier to put power behind the shot.

Q. Does it come with rubber?

A. No. This product is the racket blade only.

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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• 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.