Yasaka Grawstar Shakehand Blade

An offensive 7.0 mm, 5-ply wood blade that combines light weight with bounce

The Grawstar is an offensive shakehand blade made of 5 wood plies, built thick at 7.0 mm. It uses a light wood, with a manufacturer-published weight of 80 g ±. It suits players who want to attack actively on both the forehand and the backhand.

Features

• Blade thickness is 7.0 mm. The thickness adds rebound so that, even with a 5-ply wood construction, the blade still has bounce.
• A light wood is used, and the manufacturer-published weight of 80 g ± is on the light side.
• On Yasaka's own rating, speed is Mid and feel is Medium.
• The blade is 157×151 mm, and the grip is FLA (flared: a grip whose end widens) at 100×25 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who want to hit aggressively on both the forehand and the backhand
• Players looking for a lighter blade that is easy to swing through
• Players who want a wooden blade with no special materials but still want some bounce

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• At 80 g ±, it is on the light side and built with an emphasis on easy swinging.
• The thick blade secures rebound even in a 5-ply wood construction.

Things to consider

• Because the weight is on the light side, it may not suit players who want to generate power through weight.
• 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. Does it contain any special materials?

A. No. It is a 5-ply blade made of wood only.

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.