Yasaka Large Original Carbon JP Japanese Penhold Blade

A light Japanese penhold with 2 carbon layers, made for Large Ball

A Japanese penhold (a racket held the way you hold a pen) made for Large Ball (a table tennis discipline played with a larger ball). It combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of carbon, giving it both light weight (about 83 g) and rebound. It also suits players starting Large Ball with a Japanese penhold.

Features

• 5 wood plies + 2 layers of carbon, 7.0 mm thick
• On Yasaka's own ratings, speed is Fast and feel is Hard
• Blade size 163×136 mm, grip 92×32 mm
• Weight about 83 g (manufacturer-stated). Country of production: China
• Yasaka classifies it as an offensive Japanese penhold, and it is a Large Ball model

Recommended for

• Players who want to enjoy Large Ball with a Japanese penhold
• Players who want to use rebound in a relatively light carbon racket
• Japanese penhold players who are about to start Large Ball

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• With 2 layers of carbon, it is easier to aim for shots that make use of rebound
• Relatively light at about 83 g, which suits players who want a racket that is easy to swing
• According to the manufacturer, it is also a model suited to those starting Large Ball

Things to consider

• Rubbers are sold separately. Please prepare the rubbers you plan to attach
• The feel is Hard on Yasaka's own ratings. Players who prefer a soft feel may find it stiff

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Does it come with rubbers?

A. No, only the blade itself is sold. Rubbers are sold separately, so please choose rubbers for Large Ball separately.

Q. How heavy and how thick is it?

A. The manufacturer-stated weight is about 83 g (listed as 83 g±) and the thickness is 7.0 mm. As the ± in the listing indicates, weight varies slightly from one blade to the next.

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.