Yasaka Reinforce AC Shakehand Blade

An offensive blade that uses the rebound of Aramid Carbon to aim for power and stability

The Reinforce AC is an offensive shakehand blade with 2 Aramid Carbon layers. Aramid Carbon is a material said to have strong bounce and a soft feel. It suits players who want to put more power into the ball while keeping a sense of stability.

Features

• A construction that combines 5 wood plies with 2 Aramid Carbon layers.
• A model in the Reinforce series, in which carbon is placed right beside the center ply (the middle layer of the blade).
• On Yasaka's own classification, speed is Mid-fast and feel is Medium. Blade thickness is 6.0 mm.
• The blade is 157×150 mm, the grip is 100×24 mm, and the weight is approx. 87 g (manufacturer-published value).

Recommended for

• Players who want to add power to their shots while keeping a sense of stability
• Players who want to develop an attacking game built on drives
• Players looking for a carbon blade with a softer feel

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The design uses the rebound of Aramid Carbon to make powerful shots easier to aim for.
• It uses a material regarded as having a soft feel, which helps keep a sense of stability even with carbon.

Things to consider

• Because it is a lively offensive blade, players who have just started may find that the ball floats up easily.
• Weight is approx. 87 g (manufacturer-published value), which may feel heavy to players who prefer a light blade.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What kind of material is Aramid Carbon?

A. According to the manufacturer, it is a carbon material regarded as having high rebound and a soft feel. The AC uses 2 layers of this material.

Q. Can beginners use it?

A. Speed is Mid-fast (Yasaka's classification), and this is a lively blade. It suits intermediate and more advanced players whose basics are becoming solid.

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.