[Single Ply Hinoki] - Vintage 1960s Nittaku

[hinokihigh]

Hi everyone. I have not posted in awhile.

Would like to share my latest finding.

I first came across this blade from another forum

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I didnt know Nittaku had its own single ply shake hand (besides Miyabi). And they had a one nail logo just like Butterfly did.

The post above was from the year 2009 and I have not seen anything like it since then.

I recently got a similar model Nittaku 1 ply (allegedly) from the 1960s. Its weight is 104 g and has a 9mm thickness.

My blade is shown below. Took me some time to clean it up.

I also found a single ply JPEN - Nittaku Color Racket. Weights 73g with 6mm thickness. Looks like a fun one.

 

[Lazer]

After so many years the wood should have dried out. Probably makes it less lively. I am interested to hear your judgement of them when in use . 😀

Cheers
L-zr

 

[God-scrubplayer]

After so many years the wood should have dried out. Probably makes it less lively. I am interested to hear your judgement of them when in use . 😀

Cheers
L-zr

You mean dampen.