Nittaku Largegrant R Large Ball Penhold Blade

A Large Ball penhold with a rounded-square blade and carbon plies.

A Nittaku penhold made for Large Ball. It pairs a rounded-square blade with plywood of 5 wood plies and 2 Kevlar® carbon plies. It suits Large Ball players who want to attack with fast shots.

Features

• Outer-type plywood made of 5 wood plies plus 2 Kevlar® carbon plies
• Rounded-square blade measuring 160×140 mm, grip measuring 82×20 mm (manufacturer's figures)
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Fast" and feel is "Hard"
• Blade thickness 6.6 mm, weight guideline around 79 g (manufacturer's figure)
• Unpainted back with flat cork; you can attach rubber to the back and hit with it too

Recommended for

• Large Ball players who want to hit aggressively
• Players who prefer a blade shape with rounded corners
• Penhold players who also want to add reverse-side strokes

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Carbon plies make it easier to produce fast shots
• Rubber can be attached to the back too, allowing strokes with both sides

Things to consider

• The feel is on the firm side, so it may not suit players who prefer a soft touch
• Nittaku's classification is "for Large Ball." Please check that it suits your intended use before choosing

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. How long is the grip?

A. The manufacturer's grip size is 82×20 mm. The blade is rounded-square and measures 160×140 mm.

Q. Does it come with rubber?

A. No. It is sold as the racket blade only, and rubber is 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.
• 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.