Yasaka Resonate GI Shakehand Blade

Inner carbon with G-Carbon placed on the inside, emphasizing stability

The Resonate GI is an offensive shakehand blade that combines 5 wood plies with 2 layers of G-Carbon. With an inner construction that places the carbon toward the center, its feel is regarded as on the soft side even with carbon. It suits players who want to attack while valuing stability.

Features

• An inner-carbon construction that adds 2 layers of G-Carbon to 5 wood plies.
• Even with G-Carbon, the feel is said to be on the soft side, in a build that emphasizes stability.
• Yasaka's published speed rating is Fast, and the feel is Medium.
• Blade thickness is 5.8 mm, and the manufacturer-published weight is 87 g ±.
• The blade is 157×151 mm, and the grip is FLA (flared: a grip whose end widens) at 100×25 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who want to prioritize stability even with carbon
• Players thinking of switching from a wooden blade to a carbon blade
• Players who want to attack while keeping rallies steady

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The inner construction gives a build that emphasizes stability.
• Speed is Fast, with enough bounce to handle attacking play.

Things to consider

• Because speed is Fast, players who have just started may find the bounce strong.
• Only the FLA (flared) grip is available.
• Rubbers are sold separately, so please prepare one for each side.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. What is inner carbon?

A. It is a construction in which the carbon is placed close to the center of the plywood. The Resonate GI is this type, and the manufacturer lists its high stability as a feature.

Q. Do rubbers come with it?

A. No. This product is the racket body only, so please prepare rubbers for both sides 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 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.