{"product_id":"yasaka-sweden-guardian-shakehand-blade","title":"Yasaka Sweden Guardian Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Swedish-made blade that keeps chopping steady while also letting you go on the attack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe manufacturer positions it as a chopping blade that can also handle aggressive play.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSomewhat hard wood is used for the surface plies and the inner plies next to the center ply.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA Swedish-made 5-ply wood blade with a thickness of 5.8 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's own classification, speed is Mid-slow and feel is Soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe blade is 165×157 mm and weighs approx. 88 g. The grip is STR (straight) at 100×22 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who build their game around chopping but also want to score with attacks\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers aiming to be choppers who attack, not just defend\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to use a Swedish-made wooden blade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe design takes both steady chopping and switching over to attack into account.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA Swedish-made 5-ply wood blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnly the STR grip is available; FLA (flared) cannot be selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause it is designed for chopping, it is not suited to players whose game is mainly attacking.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"kidspo-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYasaka (Yasaka Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMid-slow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSoft\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eComposition\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e5 wood plies\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e88 g ±\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e165x157 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGrip size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100x22 mm (STR) \/ 100x25 mm (FLA)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYR-131\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSweden\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-note\"\u003eSpeed, Feel are Yasaka's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl class=\"kidspo-faq\"\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Is it an offensive or a defensive blade?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. 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.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Can I choose the grip?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. This product is available only with the STR (straight) grip. The manufacturer-published grip size is 100×22 mm.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"kidspo-notes\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eShips 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAustralia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBrazil: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubbers are sold separately. Please also choose two rubbers, glue and edge tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeights are a guide. Because the blade is made of wood, weight and grain vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImages are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecifications and design may change without notice.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"YASAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67596531597494,"sku":"YSK-YR131-ST","price":6320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/61cLdhoBpaL.jpg?v=1791364064","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-sweden-guardian-shakehand-blade","provider":"KIDSPO-カジュアル\u0026スポーツブランドのお店-","version":"1.0","type":"link"}