Nittaku Rutis Revo J Japanese Penhold Blade

A Japanese penhold with FE carbon that makes use of flex and ball hold.

The Rutis Revo J is a Japanese penhold blade that adds 2 FE carbon plies to 3 wood plies and has a cork grip. The whole blade is designed to flex, built to deliver speed while keeping the bounce from becoming erratic. At about 75 g, it is on the light side.

Features

• Plywood of 3 wood plies and 2 FE carbon plies, with a cork grip attached.
• FE carbon is noted for good ball hold, and it is a material that works well when you receive an opponent's hard shots.
• Nittaku's published ratings are Mid-fast for speed and Hard for feel, and the blade thickness is 5.7 mm.
• The blade is round at 157×150 mm, the grip measures 80×15 mm, and the weight is about 75 g.
• The back is left unpainted, and the country of origin is Japan.

Recommended for

• Japanese penhold players who want a fast attacking game
• Players who are looking for a lighter penhold
• Players who want to return an opponent's hard hits steadily

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• At about 75 g it is light and easy to handle.
• Designed to make speed easier to generate while keeping the bounce stable.
• A Nittaku racket with Japan as its country of origin.

Things to consider

• Nittaku rates the feel as Hard, so players who prefer a soft feel may find it a matter of personal taste.
• Because it is on the light side, it may not suit players who want to generate power from weight.
• Rubber is sold separately, so please prepare it separately.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What does the grip look like?

A. It is a Japanese penhold grip with cork attached, and the manufacturer states its size as 80×15 mm.

Q. Is the back painted?

A. According to the manufacturer's notes, the back is unpainted.

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 the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• 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.