Nittaku Tenaly Acoustic Table Tennis Blade

An offensive type with the Tenaly grip on a stringed-instrument-construction blade

The Tenaly Acoustic is an offensive-type racket with the Tenaly grip. Its blade is the "Acoustic," a 5-ply blade made with the stringed-instrument construction method. It suits players who want steadier drives and blocks, and it can also be held like a penhold.

Features

• The blade is 5 wood plies, finished using what Nittaku calls the "stringed-instrument construction method."
• The grip is the Tenaly (a grip whose name comes from "tenari"), measuring 93×21 mm.
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid and feel is Medium. The blade is 5.7 mm thick.
• The blade is 160×148 mm and weighs about 88 g (manufacturer-stated).
• The country of origin is Japan, and it is one racket in Nittaku's stringed-instrument series.

Recommended for

• Players who want steadier drives and blocks
• Players who want to try both shakehand and penhold grips
• Players looking for a Japanese-made 5-ply racket

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• An offensive type aimed at steadiness in drives and blocks.
• Besides shakehand, it can also be held like a penhold.
• A Japanese-made blade finished with the stringed-instrument construction method.

Things to consider

• Because the grip shape differs from ordinary shakehand and penhold grips, it may take time to get used to.
• The grip is Tenaly only; shapes such as FL or ST cannot be chosen.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I also use it with a penhold grip?

A. Yes. The manufacturer describes the grip as one that can also be held in a penhold style.

Q. What does Tenaly mean?

A. The name comes from "tenari." It is a grip designed to be held so that it fits the hand naturally and lets you hit just as you hold it.

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.