The Shikata is for the all-around player who likes to mix in powerful "drives" or "smashes" when the opportunity arises. The Foam Core Technology considerabley increases the size of the sweet spot compared to a conventional all-wood blade.# Wood Type: Akazie # Ply: 5W # Weight: 154 grams # Head Height: 156 # Head Width: 152 # Handle Style: Anatomic # Handle Length: 102mm # Handle Thickness: 22mm # Rubber: Butterfly Wakaba 2.0mm # Spin: 90 # Speed: 85 # Control: 85