Yasaka Hasha S Japanese Penhold Blade

A Japanese penhold of 10.5 mm hinoki, designed in pursuit of shot power.

The Hasha S is an offensive Japanese penhold blade made of single-ply hinoki (a single piece of wood) cut to a thickness of 10.5 mm. Its strength is the shot power that comes from the thickness of the wood, and it suits penhold players who are looking for power. The country of production is Japan.

Features

• A single-ply hinoki racket, made with hinoki at a thickness of 10.5 mm.
• The thickness of the wood makes powerful shots easier to produce.
• On Yasaka's own scale, speed is "Fast" and feel is "Medium."
• Blade 164×132 mm, grip 90×35 mm, weight around 90 g (manufacturer's figures).
• The country of production stated by the manufacturer is Japan, and this is a Japan-made racket.

Recommended for

• Japanese penhold players who want to pursue shot power
• Players who want to play aggressively with a thick single-ply hinoki blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The thick 10.5 mm single-ply hinoki makes powerful attacks easier.
• A Japan-made single-ply hinoki racket, produced in Japan.

Things to consider

• Rubber is sold separately. This product is the blade alone.
• Yasaka's speed rating is "Fast," so it may be hard for beginners to handle.
• The manufacturer states a weight of around 90 g. If light weight is a priority, please check before choosing.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. How thick is the blade?

A. The manufacturer states 10.5 mm. A single piece of hinoki is used at this thickness.

Q. Does it come with rubber?

A. No. This product is the blade only.

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 the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United 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.
• 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.
• Rubber is sold separately. Please also choose rubber, 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.