Yasaka Hopestar Prince II Kids Shakehand Blade

A blue-based kids' blade with a sword-and-shield logo

A kids' shakehand blade from Yasaka. The blade is small at 154×147 mm, and the grip is slim at 90×21 mm. With a blue base and a sword-and-shield logo, it suits children who are just starting table tennis.

Features

• Small blade size of 154×147 mm, with a thickness of 6.0 mm
• Slim grip of 90×21 mm (manufacturer-published)
• 5-ply wood construction; the manufacturer-published weight is 70 g ±
• On Yasaka's own rating, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Soft
• Blue base with a sword-and-shield logo; in the manufacturer's classification, a boys' model

Recommended for

• Anyone who wants a child-sized racket for a child just starting table tennis
• Anyone looking for a racket for a child who likes blue designs

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The small blade and slim grip are easy to hold, even in a child's hand
• Feel is Soft on Yasaka's rating, which is on the softer side
• A sword-and-shield logo design that lets you choose by looks, too

Things to consider

• Because it is sized for children, you may need to replace it as the child grows
• Speed is Mid-slow (Yasaka's rating), which may feel lacking once a player wants more speed
• Rubbers are sold separately. Please prepare a rubber for each side

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is the difference from the Princess II?

A. The manufacturer-published specs are the same; only the design differs. This one has a blue base with a sword-and-shield logo, while the Princess II has a red base with a crown-and-feather logo.

Q. What do the speed and feel ratings refer to?

A. They are Yasaka's own published ratings. This blade is Mid-slow for speed and Soft for feel. They cannot be compared with other manufacturers' ratings.

Q. Do rubbers come with it?

A. No. Only the racket body (blade) is sold, and rubbers are sold 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.