Nittaku Violin Shakehand Blade

A Japanese-made 5-ply blade featuring the flex of stringed-instrument construction

An offensive shakehand of 5 wood plies made with the "stringed-instrument construction method." At the moment of impact the blade flexes and springs back, giving a feel as if it wraps around the ball before sending it off. We offer the ST (straight) grip.

Features

• 5-ply wood made with the "stringed-instrument construction method." 5.3 mm thick
• A design in which the flex of the plywood leads to rebound at the moment of impact
• A build with a wide sweet spot (the area where it is easy to hit the ball on the center of the blade)
• On Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Soft
• We offer the ST (straight, item number NE-6756). The grip measures 100×23 mm

Recommended for

• Players who like a flexing feel on impact
• Players looking for a Japanese-made 5-ply racket
• Players who want to use a straight grip

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A feel on impact, thanks to the flex, as if the blade wraps around the ball
• A wide sweet spot, a design that takes ease of hitting into account

Things to consider

• Only the ST (straight) grip is offered
• The flexing feel is distinctive, so it may not suit players who prefer a firm feel

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is there an FL grip?

A. We offer only ST (straight, item number NE-6756).

Q. How heavy is it?

A. About 88 g, according to the manufacturer. The weight after rubbers are applied depends on the rubbers you choose.

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.