Yasaka Tenacity Wood Shakehand Blade

A blade for unorthodox defensive players, with a soft surface wood that emphasizes stability

The Tenacity Wood is a Swedish-made defensive shakehand blade that uses a soft wood for the surface ply. It suits unorthodox defensive players who want to play steadily with defense as their foundation. "Unorthodox" refers to a style in which rubbers with different characteristics are put on the two sides. This product is the FLA (regular size).

Features

• A soft wood is used for the surface ply, giving a build that emphasizes control and stability.
• A Swedish-made 5-ply wood blade with a thickness of 5.2 mm and a weight of approx. 80 g (manufacturer-published value).
• On Yasaka's own classification, speed is Slow and feel is Soft.
• This product is the FLA (regular size), with a 157×151 mm blade and a 100×25 mm grip.

Recommended for

• Players who use unorthodox rubbers and want to play steadily with defense as their foundation
• Players who want to switch between defense and offense close to the table
• Players who want to use a Swedish-made wooden blade

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• The soft surface wood emphasizes easy control and stability.
• With Slow speed and a Soft feel (Yasaka's classification), it suits defensive play.

Things to consider

• As a defensive blade with Slow speed (Yasaka's classification), it is not suited to play centered on hard hitting.
• This product is the regular-size FLA, not the larger chopping size or the Chinese penhold.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Is it the larger chopping size?

A. No. This product is the regular-size FLA, with a 157×151 mm blade. The manufacturer positions this size for offense and defense close to the table.

Q. What playing style is it suited to?

A. The manufacturer aims it at players who use unorthodox rubbers, build their game on defense, and want stability.

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.