Nittaku Streak R-H Reversible Penhold Blade

A reversible penhold with a wood edge guard that protects the sides with a thin layer of wood.

The Streak R-H is a reversible penhold racket (a penhold you re-grip to use the front and back faces separately). It is an all-round model that works for both attack and defense, with a wood edge guard that covers the sides with thin wood. It is designed with care so that it is less likely to crack if it hits the table while you are still getting used to it.

Features

• A penhold with a reversible grip (85×15 mm), classified as all-round.
• A wood edge guard, with thin wood applied to the sides, makes it less likely to crack if it hits the table.
• Plywood of 5 wood plies, 6.0 mm thick. The manufacturer states a weight of around 65 g.
• On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid-slow" and feel is "Medium."
• The rounded-square blade measures 158×140 mm (manufacturer's figure).

Recommended for

• Reversible penhold players who want to play a balanced game of offense and defense
• Players who worry about hitting the racket against the table
• Players who want to practice hitting with the front and back faces

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• With a wood edge guard, it is less likely to crack even if it hits the table.
• A reversible penhold that is easy to use for both attack and defense.

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. This product is the blade alone.
• Nittaku's speed rating is "Mid-slow," so players who put the speed of hard hits first may find it lacking.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is a wood edge guard?

A. It is a feature that protects the sides of the racket by covering them with thin wood. It makes the blade less likely to crack if it hits the table.

Q. What is a reversible racket?

A. It is a penhold designed to be re-gripped so that you hit with the front and back faces 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.