{"product_id":"nittaku-septear-c-chinese-penhold-blade","title":"Nittaku Septear C Chinese Penhold Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 7-ply natural Kiso hinoki Chinese penhold that is less likely to get heavy even with rubber on both sides.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe Septear C is an offensive Chinese penhold blade that uses natural Kiso hinoki (Japanese cypress) for all 7 plies. Because the blade is compact, it is less likely to get heavy even with rubber on both sides, and it is easy to handle. Made in Japan, it combines the bounce of a 7-ply construction with a balance of offense and defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll 7 plies are natural Kiso hinoki, and the blade is 6.7 mm thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe hinoki comes from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture, and its average age is said to be 250 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSkilled craftspeople finish it using true straight-grain cutting (cutting the wood so that the grain runs straight).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA compact round blade (157×150 mm), with an emphasis on handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own scale, speed is \"Mid\" and feel is \"Hard.\" The weight is around 85 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChinese penhold players who want to keep good handling even with rubber on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who care about the feel of natural Kiso hinoki\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to balance offense and defense with the bounce of a 7-ply blade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe compact blade is less likely to get heavy even with rubber on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe bounce of the 7-ply construction makes it easy to build both attack and defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan, with the origin and age of the wood stated.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubber is sold separately. If you attach rubber to both sides, please prepare two sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNittaku's feel rating is \"Hard,\" so players who want softness may find it firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNittaku (Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOffensive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade composition\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e7 plies, all natural Kiso hinoki (Japanese cypress)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlade: round 157×150 mm \/ Grip: Chinese 82×21.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 85 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMid\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e6.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHard\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNE-6666\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Feel are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. What kind of wood is used?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. Natural hinoki from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture. According to the manufacturer, it is selected from trees with an average age of 250 years.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Does it get heavy with rubber on both sides?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The compact blade is designed so that it is less likely to get heavy. The actual weight depends on the rubber you attach.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, glue and edge tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeights are a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nittaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596535365814,"sku":"NTK-NE6666","price":9770.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61H84n7SCEL.jpg?v=1791364117","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-septear-c-chinese-penhold-blade","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}