Yasaka Sweden Guardian Shakehand Blade

A Swedish-made blade that keeps chopping steady while also letting you go on the attack

The Sweden Guardian is a Swedish-made shakehand blade for chopping. The surface plies and the inner plies (the ones placed next to the center ply) are made of somewhat hard wood. It is built to keep chopping (a defensive stroke in which you return the ball with backspin) steady while also making it easier to go on the attack.

Features

• The manufacturer positions it as a chopping blade that can also handle aggressive play.
• Somewhat hard wood is used for the surface plies and the inner plies next to the center ply.
• A Swedish-made 5-ply wood blade with a thickness of 5.8 mm.
• On Yasaka's own classification, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Soft.
• The blade is 165×157 mm and weighs approx. 88 g. The grip is STR (straight) at 100×22 mm.

Recommended for

• Players who build their game around chopping but also want to score with attacks
• Players aiming to be choppers who attack, not just defend
• Players who want to use a Swedish-made wooden blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The design takes both steady chopping and switching over to attack into account.
• A Swedish-made 5-ply wood blade.

Things to consider

• Only the STR grip is available; FLA (flared) cannot be selected.
• Because it is designed for chopping, it is not suited to players whose game is mainly attacking.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is it an offensive or a defensive blade?

A. According to the manufacturer's description, it is a chopping (defensive) blade that keeps chopping steady while making it easier to go on the attack as well.

Q. Can I choose the grip?

A. This product is available only with the STR (straight) grip. The manufacturer-published grip size is 100×22 mm.

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.