Nittaku Hina Hayata E2 Shakehand Blade

An easy-to-handle 7-ply shakehand kept to 6.2 mm thick

An offensive shakehand of 7 wood plies, 6.2 mm thick. It is made on the thin side for a 7-ply blade, which makes the ball hold (the sensation of the ball staying in contact with the racket) easier to feel. It weighs about 85 g (manufacturer-stated). It suits intermediate players who want to try a 7-ply blade.

Features

• Although it has 7 wood plies, it is designed on the thin side at 6.2 mm
• Weighs about 85 g (manufacturer-stated), a weight that takes easy handling into account
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid-fast and feel is Medium
• Blade 157×150 mm. Two grip types: FL (flared) and ST (straight)

Recommended for

• Intermediate players looking for a 7-ply blade that is easy to control
• Players who want to move from a 5-ply blade to a 7-ply blade
• Players who want to choose a racket with ball hold as a priority

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• At 6.2 mm thick, it is easier to get the sense of the ball being held
• At about 85 g, the racket is easy to move

Things to consider

• Speed is rated Mid-fast on Nittaku's scale, so players who have just started may find that shots tend to pop up
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please choose the ones to apply to both sides

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is the difference between FL and ST?

A. It is the shape of the grip. The sizes are 100×24.5 mm for FL (flared) and 100×22 mm for ST (straight) (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 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.
• 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.