Nittaku Neves Wood C Chinese Penhold Blade

An offensive penhold combining the speed of a 7-ply construction with the ball hold of wood.

The Neves Wood C is an offensive Chinese penhold blade (a penhold that takes rubber on both sides) made of 7 wood plies. While emphasizing speed performance, it also offers the ball hold that wood is known for (the feeling of the ball sitting on the racket).

Features

• Plywood of 7 wood plies, 6.5 mm thick. Classified as offensive.
• In addition to speed performance, you can feel the ball hold that is characteristic of wood.
• Suited to counter-hitting close to the table and to returning shots with spin from a little further back (mid-distance).
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid-fast" and feel is "Hard."
• Blade 158×150 mm, grip 82×22 mm, weight around 90 g (manufacturer's figures).

Recommended for

• Players who want counter-hits close to the table to be their main way of scoring
• Chinese penhold players who want to keep hitting back and attacking even when they drop back to mid-distance
• Players who want to choose a 7-ply blade for its speed

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The speed performance of a 7-ply construction makes fast shots easier to produce.
• Ball hold makes it easier to go for counter-hits and return shots.

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. This product is the blade alone.
• Nittaku's feel rating is "Hard" and the bounce is strong, so beginners may find it hard to handle.
• The manufacturer states a weight of around 90 g. If you attach rubber to both sides, please also check the total weight.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. How much does it weigh?

A. The manufacturer states a weight of around 90 g. Attaching rubber adds its weight.

Q. Does it come with rubber?

A. No. This product is the blade only, so please choose rubber 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.