Yasaka Ingress JP Japanese Penhold Blade

A 5-ply blade with moderate rebound and light weight, suited to getting started with a Japanese penhold

The Ingress JP is an all-round Japanese penhold blade (a racket held the way you hold a pen). It is made of 5 wood plies and combines moderate rebound and light weight with easy ball control. It is a blade that is easy to handle even for players just starting out with a Japanese penhold.

Features

• 5 wood plies, 7.5 mm thick. Classified as all-round.
• Moderate rebound and light weight make it easy to control.
• On Yasaka's own ratings, speed is Mid and feel is Soft.
• Blade 163×140 mm, grip 85×33 mm, weight about 75 g (manufacturer-stated).

Recommended for

• Players who are about to start with a Japanese penhold
• Players who value control and want to keep rallies going

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Easy to handle and also suited to getting started with a Japanese penhold.
• The feel rating is Soft, so the ball is easy to control.

Things to consider

• Rubbers are sold separately. This is a blade only.
• The rebound is moderate, so it may feel lacking to players who put the speed of hard hitting first.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can beginners use it?

A. The manufacturer also recommends it as an entry-level blade for those starting out with a Japanese penhold.

Q. Does it come with rubbers?

A. No. This is a 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 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.
• 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.