Nittaku Goriki Super Drive Shakehand Blade

An offensive shakehand with a 6-ply blade of walnut and Kiso hinoki

An offensive shakehand from the Goriki series, built from 6 plies of wood. Walnut is used for the surface and Kiso hinoki for the inner plies, and the blade is 7.0 mm thick. It is designed for players who want to attack mainly with drives.

Features

• 6-ply wood construction, with walnut as the surface material and Kiso hinoki inside
• The Kiso hinoki is natural hinoki (Japanese cypress) from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture (average tree age of 250 years, manufacturer-stated)
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid-fast and feel is Medium
• Blade 160×154 mm, 7.0 mm thick, about 95 g (manufacturer-stated)
• FL (flared) grip measuring 100×24 mm

Recommended for

• Players who want to attack mainly with drives
• Players who want a racket that is less easily pushed back by hard-hit balls
• Anyone who would like to choose a Japanese-made multi-ply wood racket

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• 6-ply construction designed with drive attacks in mind
• Less easily pushed back by the power of the opponent's shots
• Made in Japan, combining Kiso hinoki and walnut

Things to consider

• At about 95 g, it may feel heavy if you are switching from a lighter racket
• Only the FL (flared) grip is offered

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I choose the grip shape?

A. We offer only FL (flared, item number NE-6127). The grip measures 100×24 mm (manufacturer-stated).

Q. Does it come with rubbers?

A. No. It is the blade only; rubbers are sold 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.
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, 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.