Nittaku Tesura Shakehand Blade

An all-round blade with speed added on top of a foundation of control

The Tesura is an all-round shakehand racket made of 5 wood plies. While prioritizing ease of control, the manufacturer's aim was to give it a little extra speed on top. Feel is rated Hard (Nittaku's classification), and the grip is FL.

Features

• An all-round blade made of 5 wood plies.
• Its feature is that speed has been added on top of a priority on control.
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Hard.
• The blade is 157×150 mm, 6.6 mm thick, and weighs about 85 g (manufacturer-stated).
• The grip is FL (flared: widening toward the grip end), measuring 100×24 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who want shot speed as well while learning basic control
• Players looking for an all-round blade that works for both attack and defense
• Players who prefer a firmer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A design that puts priority on control while keeping speed in mind.
• An all-round model that makes it easy to cover a wide range of attack and defense practice.

Things to consider

• Feel is rated Hard (Nittaku's classification), so players who prefer a soft touch may find it firm.
• Only the FL grip is offered; ST cannot be chosen.
• Speed is rated Mid-slow (Nittaku's classification), so it is not suited to players who put the power of hard hits first.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can I choose the grip?

A. This product is offered in FL (flared) only. The manufacturer states the grip size as 100×24 mm.

Q. Does it come with rubbers?

A. No, it is the racket body (blade) only. The 2 rubbers for both sides are sold 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.
• 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.