Yasaka Exfiber UP Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade with UHMWPE fiber that makes high-arc drives easier to aim for

The Exfiber UP is an offensive shakehand blade with fiber layers. It adds 2 layers of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber to 5 wood plies. It suits players who want height and stability on their drives.

Features

• A construction that combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of UHMWPE fiber.
• The manufacturer describes UHMWPE fiber as a material that is light and resistant to impact.
• The feel is of a flexible type, in a design that makes it easier to give drives a high arc.
• Yasaka's published speed rating is Mid-fast, the feel is Medium, and the blade thickness is 6.5 mm.
• Weight is 87 g ±. The grip is FLA (flared: a grip whose end widens) at 100×24 mm, and the blade is 157×150 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who want to steady rallies with high-arc drives
• Players who want to try a special material different from carbon
• Players who attack with spin and build their game around drives

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A blade that makes it easy to get the feeling of the ball biting and to add height to drives.
• A material construction that uses fiber regarded as light and resistant to impact.

Things to consider

• Players who prefer fast, straight-line shots may find the arc on the high side.
• 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. What is UHMWPE?

A. It stands for ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene. The manufacturer describes it as a material that is light and resistant to impact. Two layers of it are used in this blade.

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.