Yasaka Mark Wood Shakehand Blade

A Swedish-made offensive 5-ply blade that emphasizes stability

The Mark Wood is an offensive shakehand blade that uses a Swedish-made 5-ply wood construction. With moderate bounce and easy control, it suits players who want to keep up steady rallies. The manufacturer also notes that it pairs well with Mark V.

Features

• A blade that uses a Swedish-made 5-ply wood construction.
• Moderate bounce and easy control give it a build that emphasizes stability.
• On Yasaka's own classification, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Medium. Blade thickness is 5.8 mm.
• The blade is 157×151 mm and weighs approx. 83 g (manufacturer-published value).
• The grip is FLA (flared: it widens toward the end of the grip) and measures 100×25 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who want to build solid fundamentals through steady rallies
• Players who want to attack with an emphasis on control
• Players who want to try a Swedish-made wooden blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• An easy-to-control model that emphasizes stability.
• A Swedish-made 5-ply blade with a Medium feel (Yasaka's classification).
• The manufacturer also notes that it pairs well with Mark V.

Things to consider

• Speed is Mid-slow (Yasaka's classification), which may feel lacking to players who want strong bounce.
• Only the FLA grip is available; STR (straight) cannot be selected.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Can beginners use it?

A. It is a 5-ply blade that emphasizes easy control and stability, and it also suits players who are at the stage of learning the basics.

Q. Can I choose the grip?

A. This product is available only with the FLA (flared) grip. The manufacturer-published grip size is 100×25 mm.

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.