Yasaka Resonate AI Chinese Penhold Blade

A Chinese penhold with inner A Carbon, designed to combine suppleness and rebound

The Resonate AI Chinese Penhold is an offensive Chinese penhold blade (a penhold that takes rubber on both sides) that combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of A Carbon. It is designed to combine a supple feel close to that of wood with strong rebound. On Yasaka's own ratings, its speed is Fast.

Features

• Constructed from 5 wood plies + 2 layers of A Carbon, 6.3 mm thick.
• The A Carbon (a carbon with high rebound and a relatively soft feel) is placed on the inside.
• The surface ply is a somewhat soft wood, which contributes to the supple feel.
• The plywood is made somewhat thick, a design that makes it easier to put your power into the ball on hard hits.
• Blade 161×151 mm, grip 82×23 mm, weight about 87 g (manufacturer-stated).

Recommended for

• Players who want both the rebound of carbon and a wood-like feel
• Chinese penhold players who attack while valuing a balance of offense and defense

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• A construction that makes it easier to combine a supple feel with rebound.
• Power transfers to the ball easily even on hard hits, which helps keep play stable in both offense and defense.

Things to consider

• Rubbers are sold separately. This is a blade only.
• The speed rating is Fast, so the rebound may feel strong to players who have just started.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is A Carbon?

A. According to the manufacturer, it is a carbon material with high rebound but a soft feel. This blade has 2 layers of it on the inside.

Q. Is it a shakehand product?

A. No. This product is a Chinese penhold.

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.