{"product_id":"yasaka-tenacity-wood-chopping-shakehand-blade","title":"Yasaka Tenacity Wood Chopping Shakehand Blade","description":"\u003cp class=\"kidspo-catch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 5-ply wood blade for chopping, with a larger blade face for tenacious defense\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"kidspo-lead\"\u003eThe Tenacity Wood Chopping is a defensive shakehand blade with a larger blade. It is a 5-ply blade with a somewhat soft wood on the surface, and its manufacturer-published speed is Slow. It suits players who want to defend tenaciously, building their game on chopping (returning the ball with backspin).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe blade is the chopping size of 165×157 mm, which is larger than the regular FLA (157×151 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA 5-ply wood blade with a somewhat soft wood used for the surface material. It is produced in Sweden.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness is 5.2 mm, and the manufacturer-published weight is 80 g ±.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOn Yasaka's own rating, speed is classified as Slow and feel as Soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe grip is FLA (flared: a grip whose end widens) and measures 100×25 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to build their game on chopping, returning the ball with backspin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want steadier defense with a larger blade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlayers who defend with unorthodox rubbers (such as long pips)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and things to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpeed is Slow, a design that makes it easier to return defensive balls calmly.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe larger chopping blade provides a wide surface for catching the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe surface material is somewhat soft, and the feel is rated Soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThings to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause speed is Slow, it may feel lacking to players who value attacking power.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause the blade is larger, players used to a regular size may need time to get used to handling it.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOnly the FLA (flared) grip is available.\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\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDefensive shakehand, Chinese penhold\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSlow\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\u003e5.2 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\u003e80 g ±\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlade size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e157x151 mm (FLA) \/ 165x157 mm (chopping FLA) \/ 163x150 mm (Chinese penhold)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGrip size\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e100x25 mm (FLA, chopping FLA) \/ 83x23.5 mm (Chinese penhold)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eItem number\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYR-207\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. What is the difference from the regular-size FLA?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. The blade size. According to the manufacturer, the regular FLA is 157×151 mm and the chopping version is 165×157 mm. The grip is 100×25 mm on both.\u003c\/dd\u003e\u003cdt\u003eQ. Do rubbers come with it?\u003c\/dt\u003e\u003cdd\u003eA. No. This product is the racket body only, so please prepare rubbers for both sides separately.\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":67596531859638,"sku":"YSK-YR207-FL","price":5940.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/9079\/3398\/files\/510xQACSy0L.jpg?v=1791364075","url":"https:\/\/kidspo.top\/en\/products\/yasaka-tenacity-wood-chopping-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"}