Nittaku Large Star Pen Large Ball Penhold Blade

A lively offensive penhold for players starting Large Ball.

The Large Star Pen is a penhold racket for Large Ball table tennis (table tennis played with a larger ball). It is an offensive type made with lively wood, a model aimed at people who are about to start Large Ball. A wood edge guard is fitted to the sides.

Features

• An offensive-type penhold that Nittaku classifies as "for Large Ball."
• A 5-ply construction using lively wood, 7.1 mm thick.
• The wood edge guard on the sides widens the sweet spot.
• Rounded-square blade, 160×140 mm. The back is painted black and has a semicircular cork piece.
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid-fast" and feel is "Hard." The weight is around 85 g.

Recommended for

• People who are about to start Large Ball
• Players who want to play aggressively in Large Ball

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Lively wood makes attacking shots easier to produce.
• With a wood edge guard, the sweet spot is on the wide side.

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. This product is the blade alone.
• Nittaku's feel rating is "Hard," so players who prefer softness may find it firm.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Does it come with rubber?

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

Q. How is the back finished?

A. According to the manufacturer's specification, the back is painted black and has a semicircular cork piece.

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.