Nittaku Violin C Chinese Penhold Blade

A 5-ply Chinese penhold made with stringed-instrument construction that lets you play with blade flex.

The Violin C is an offensive Chinese penhold blade made of 5 wood plies using stringed-instrument construction. Its strengths are the rebound from the flex of the plies and a wide sweet spot (the area of the hitting surface where the ball bounces well). Made in Japan, with a feel rated "Soft" on Nittaku's scale.

Features

• An offensive blade whose 5 wood plies are finished using stringed-instrument construction.
• It has a wide sweet spot, and Nittaku rates its feel as "Soft."
• Because the plies flex, it is built to give rebound at the moment of impact.
• Round blade 161×151 mm, Chinese-style grip 82×23 mm (manufacturer's figures).
• Weight around 84 g, blade thickness 5.3 mm. On Nittaku's own scale, speed is "Mid-slow."

Recommended for

• Chinese penhold players who want to feel the flex of the plies as they hit
• Players who like the feeling of catching the ball once before sending it out
• Players looking for a Japan-made offensive blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A wide sweet spot helps keep shots stable.
• The rebound from flex makes it easier to put pace on the ball.
• A blade made in Japan (country of origin: Japan).

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. This product is the blade alone.
• Because the feel relies on flex, players used to a firmer feel may find it unfamiliar.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What type of grip does it have?

A. It has a Chinese-style grip. The manufacturer states a size of 82×23 mm.

Q. Is it made in Japan?

A. Yes. The country of origin stated by the manufacturer is Japan.

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.
• 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.