Nittaku Legnos R Japanese Penhold Blade

A rounded-square Japanese penhold for players who want to learn the basic strokes.

The Legnos R is a Japanese-style penhold blade (a racket gripped as if holding a pen) with a rounded-square blade. It is an all-round model for the stage of learning basic strokes, with a standard shape. At around 75 g it is light, and built to make it easier to switch quickly between forehand and backhand.

Features

• A Japanese penhold with a rounded-square blade (160×140 mm), classified as all-round.
• Made of 5 wood plies and finished at a thickness of 7.4 mm.
• The manufacturer states a weight of around 75 g, which is light, making it easy to switch between forehand and backhand.
• The back is painted black and has a semicircular cork piece (manufacturer's specification).
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid" and feel is "Hard."

Recommended for

• Japanese penhold players who want to learn from the basic strokes up
• Players who want to switch quickly between forehand and backhand

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A standard-shaped all-round blade that is well suited to practicing basic strokes.
• Being lightweight, it makes switching between forehand and backhand easy.

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. How is the back finished?

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

Q. Does it come with rubber?

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

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.