{"product_id":"nittaku-violin-shakehand-blade","title":"Nittaku Violin Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Japanese-made 5-ply blade featuring the flex of stringed-instrument construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e5-ply wood made with the \"stringed-instrument construction method.\" 5.3 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA design in which the flex of the plywood leads to rebound at the moment of impact\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA build with a wide sweet spot (the area where it is easy to hit the ball on the center of the blade)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Soft\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWe offer the ST (straight, item number NE-6756). The grip measures 100×23 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who like a flexing feel on impact\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for a Japanese-made 5-ply racket\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to use a straight grip\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA feel on impact, thanks to the flex, as if the blade wraps around the ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA wide sweet spot, a design that takes ease of hitting into account\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnly the ST (straight) grip is offered\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe flexing feel is distinctive, so it may not suit players who prefer a firm feel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNittaku (Nippon Takkyu Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOffensive\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade composition\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 wood plies, stringed-instrument construction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlade: 156×149 mm \/ Grip: ST 100×23 mm, FL 100×22 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 88 g\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMid-slow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSoft\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGrip size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eST (Straight)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNE-6756\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Feel are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Is there an FL grip?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. We offer only ST (straight, item number NE-6756).\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. How heavy is it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. About 88 g, according to the manufacturer. The weight after rubbers are applied depends on the rubbers you choose.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnited 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, glue and edge tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeights are a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nittaku","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596530712758,"sku":"NTK-NE6756-ST","price":15910.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61IYjOrtrCL.jpg?v=1791364041","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-violin-shakehand-blade","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}