{"product_id":"nittaku-kasumi-basic-shakehand-blade","title":"Nittaku Kasumi Basic Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 5-ply blade centered on control that makes it easier to balance attack and defense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe Kasumi Basic is an offensive shakehand racket based on 5 wood plies. It is built with ease of control in mind and weighs about 85 g. It suits players who want to develop their technique and players who value a balance of attack and defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA blade of 5 wood plies that puts priority on ease of control.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid and feel is Medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe blade is 156×152 mm, 5.8 mm thick, and weighs about 85 g (manufacturer-stated).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can choose the grip from two types, FL (flared) and ST (straight).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to level up while solidifying the basics\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who value a balance of attack and defense\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to use a 5-ply blade made of wood only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA 5-ply blade that puts priority on control, making it easy to work on basic practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can choose the grip from two types, FL and ST.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpeed is rated Mid (Nittaku's classification), so it is not suited to players who put the strength of the rebound first.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubbers are sold separately, so you will need to get 2 rubbers for the two sides yourself.\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\u003eOffensive\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: 156×152 mm \/ Grip: ST 102×23 mm, FL 102×24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 85 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMid\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMedium\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-6838 \/ NE-6839\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eChina\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. What is the difference between FL and ST?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. FL (flared) widens toward the end of the grip, while ST (straight) is straight. The manufacturer-stated sizes are 102×24 mm for FL and 102×23 mm for ST.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Who is it suited to?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The manufacturer recommends it for players aiming to level up and players who value a balance of attack and defense. It is a 5-ply blade that puts priority on control.\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 Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\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":67596531007670,"sku":"NTK-NE6839-FL","price":6320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"ST","offer_id":67596531040438,"sku":"NTK-NE6838-ST","price":6320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/51PxrBQkLRL.jpg?v=1791364052","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-kasumi-basic-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"}