{"product_id":"nittaku-violoncello-shakehand-blade","title":"Nittaku Violoncello Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stringed-instrument-construction defensive blade for choppers who also want to attack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe Violoncello is a defensive shakehand racket for choppers who also want to attack. Chopping is a defensive stroke that returns the ball with backspin. It is a 5-ply blade made with the stringed-instrument construction method, and is described as featuring a wide sweet spot and blade flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e5 wood plies finished using what Nittaku calls the \"stringed-instrument construction method.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA design 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\u003eA design that uses the flex of the blade to create a sense of gripping the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Nittaku's own ratings, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Soft. The blade is 5.3 mm thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe blade is 164×154 mm and weighs about 92 g. The grip comes in two types, FL and ST.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who build their game around chopping but want to attack when a chance comes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoppers who value a balance of attack and defense\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for a Japanese-made defensive blade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAlthough it is a defensive blade, it is designed with attack in mind too, making it easier to balance attack and defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can choose the grip from two types, FL and ST.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA Japanese-made blade finished with the stringed-instrument construction method.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt weighs about 92 g (manufacturer-stated), so players used to lighter blades may find it heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpeed is rated Mid-slow (Nittaku's classification), so it is not suited to players whose game centers on attack.\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\u003eDefensive\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: 164×154 mm \/ Grip: ST 100×23 mm, FL 100×24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 92 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 options\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFL (Flared) \/ ST (Straight)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNE-6791 \/ NE-6792\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. What is the difference between FL and ST?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. FL (flared) widens toward the end of the grip, while ST (straight) is straight. The manufacturer-stated sizes are 100×24 mm for FL and 100×23 mm for ST.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Can players other than choppers use it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. Because it is a defensive chopping model, it is intended for players whose game centers on chopping. Players who mainly attack may also want to consider an offensive blade.\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":"FL","offer_id":67596530909366,"sku":"NTK-NE6792-FL","price":15910.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"ST","offer_id":67596530942134,"sku":"NTK-NE6791-ST","price":15910.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61m0fonQqCL.jpg?v=1791364049","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/nittaku-violoncello-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"}