Yasaka Musashi V Japanese Penhold Blade

A square-shaped, 9 mm single-ply hinoki penhold blade designed with ease of use in mind

The Musashi V is a Japanese penhold blade with a square-shaped head, made of 9 mm single-ply hinoki (Japanese cypress cut from a single board). It is designed with ease of handling as the first priority and suits drive attacks (offensive shots hit with topspin). It is recommended for beginner to intermediate players.

Features

• Japanese penhold with a square-shaped blade (164×132 mm).
• Single-ply hinoki made from a single board of Japanese cypress, 9.0 mm thick.
• Designed for ease of use, which makes it easier to build an attack around drives.
• On Yasaka's own ratings, speed is Fast and feel is Medium.
• Grip 90×35 mm, weight about 85 g (manufacturer-stated). Country of production: Japan.

Recommended for

• Japanese penhold players who want to learn drive attacks
• Beginner to intermediate players who want to try a square-shaped single-ply hinoki blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Designed for ease of use, so drive attacks are easier to work on.
• A square-shaped, 9 mm single-ply hinoki blade made in Japan.

Things to consider

• Rubbers are sold separately. This is a blade only.
• The speed rating is Fast, which may not suit players who want less rebound.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What level of player is it suited to?

A. The manufacturer recommends it for beginner to intermediate players.

Q. Does it come with rubbers?

A. No. This is a blade only, so please choose rubbers 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 the United States, Australia and Brazil. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• United States: we prepay the US import duty. It is included in the shipping fee shown at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.
• 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.