Yasaka Exfiber GS Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with glass fiber that makes it easier to vary the strength of your shots

The Exfiber GS is an offensive shakehand blade that adds 2 layers of glass fiber to 5 wood plies. Glass fiber is a fiber material different from carbon, and it provides bounce while keeping the feel from being hard. It suits players who want to vary the strength of their shots.

Features

• A construction that combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of glass fiber.
• Glass fiber is a flexible fiber material that works to soften the hardness of the feel.
• The manufacturer explains that the feel on impact is close to that of a firm wooden blade. It also has solid bounce.
• Yasaka's published speed rating is Mid-fast, the blade thickness is 6.2 mm, and the weight is 87 g ±.
• The blade is 157×150 mm, and the grip is FLA (flared: a grip whose end widens) at 100×24 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who want to vary the strength of their shots in both offense and defense
• Players looking for a special-material blade with a feel that is not too hard
• Players who want to add bounce while keeping a feel close to a wooden blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• It makes it easy to switch between shots that use the blade's bounce and shots that you simply meet lightly.
• With glass fiber, the hardness of the feel is kept down.

Things to consider

• Because speed is Mid-fast, players who have just started may find the bounce strong.
• Only the FLA (flared) grip is available.
• Rubbers are sold separately, so please prepare one for each side.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. How does glass fiber differ from carbon?

A. According to the manufacturer, glass fiber is a more flexible material than carbon. For that reason, the hardness of the feel is kept down.

Q. Do rubbers come with it?

A. No. This product is the racket body only, so please prepare rubbers for both sides 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.