Nittaku Sound Tone Sound Table Tennis Racket

A racket for Sound Table Tennis that rings out with a high-pitched sound on impact

A Japanese-made racket for Sound Table Tennis, built from natural hinoki (Japanese cypress) from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture. It is made to produce a high-pitched sound when the ball is struck. The blade's corners are rounded, so it is less likely to scratch the table if it touches it.

Features

• Designed for Sound Table Tennis, producing a high-pitched sound when the ball is hit
• Blade corners are rounded so the racket is less likely to damage the table if it hits it
• Made with natural hinoki (Japanese cypress) from the Kiso region of Nagano Prefecture (average tree age of 250 years, manufacturer-stated)
• 5-ply wood, 5.8 mm blade thickness, about 65 g (manufacturer-stated)
• Blade 165×116 mm; FL (flared) grip measuring 110×22 mm

Recommended for

• Players looking for a Sound Table Tennis racket
• Anyone who wants a racket with a high-pitched hitting sound
• Anyone who would like to choose a Japanese-made wooden racket

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Made to produce a high-pitched sound on impact
• Rounded corners that are less likely to damage the table
• Made in Japan with natural hinoki from the Kiso region

Things to consider

• It is made for Sound Table Tennis, so its purpose differs from that of ordinary table tennis
• The grip comes in one shape only: FL (flared)

Specifications

FAQ

Q. What is Sound Table Tennis?

A. It is a form of table tennis played mainly by people with visual impairments. Instead of watching the ball, players follow its movement by sound. It is generally played wearing an eye mask.

Q. How big is the blade?

A. According to the manufacturer, the blade measures 165×116 mm and is 5.8 mm thick. The corners are rounded.

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.
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, 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.