Yasaka Mebeaule Alfa Shakehand Blade

An easy-to-handle offensive 5-ply blade that adds bounce and light weight to control

The Mebeaule Alfa is an offensive shakehand blade made of 5 wood plies. Built on a foundation of easy control, it also offers bounce and a light weight of approx. 80 g. It suits players who want to broaden their attacking range by trying different strokes. The grip is FLA (flared).

Features

• An offensive blade made of 5 wood plies, with an emphasis on ease of control.
• In addition to control, the design also provides bounce and light weight.
• On Yasaka's own classification, speed is Mid and feel is Soft. Blade thickness is 6.5 mm.
• The blade is 157×150 mm and weighs approx. 80 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 value control but want to broaden their attacking range
• Players looking for a lighter, easy-to-handle offensive blade
• Players who prefer a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• An offensive blade that emphasizes easy handling, making it easy to adapt to different strokes.
• At approx. 80 g, it is light and easy to move quickly.

Things to consider

• Only the FLA grip is available; STR (straight) cannot be selected.
• Speed is Mid (Yasaka's classification), so it is not suited to players who put strong bounce first.

Specifications

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

FAQ

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.

Q. What kind of play is it suited to?

A. It is an offensive blade that emphasizes control while also offering bounce and light weight. The manufacturer describes it as a model that covers a wide range of play.

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.