Nittaku Tenaly Original Table Tennis Blade

An offensive racket with the Tenaly grip, which can be held shakehand or penhold style

The Tenaly Original is an offensive-type racket that pairs a 5-ply blade with the Tenaly grip. The name Tenaly comes from "tenari," meaning a hold that comes naturally to the hand, and the racket can be held shakehand style or like a penhold. The manufacturer describes it as a design usable from children and beginners to advanced players.

Features

• The grip is the Tenaly (a grip whose name comes from "tenari"), measuring 93×21 mm.
• When held, the arm and racket come close to a straight line, a shape said to make it easier to put swing power into the shot.
• The blade is 5 wood plies, 160×148 mm in size and 6.5 mm thick.
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid and feel is Medium.
• Weighs about 85 g (manufacturer-stated), and the country of origin is Japan.

Recommended for

• Players who cannot decide between a shakehand and a penhold grip
• Players who prioritize a natural grip that fits the hand
• Players who want to use a Japanese-made 5-ply racket

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Besides shakehand, it can also be held like a penhold.
• It is described as a design usable by a wide range of players, from children to experienced players.
• A Japanese-made racket using a 5-ply blade with good rebound.

Things to consider

• Because the grip shape differs from a typical shakehand, it may take some getting used to when switching.
• 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. What kind of grip is the Tenaly?

A. It is a grip whose name comes from "tenari," a shape that aims for a hold that fits the hand naturally. It can be held shakehand style and also like a penhold.

Q. Can children use it?

A. The manufacturer describes it as a design usable from children and beginners to advanced players. It weighs about 85 g (manufacturer-stated).

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.