Nittaku Tenaly Carbon
Blade description:
This blade features a distinct ergonomic, angled handle design that encourages a natural grip, allowing the racket to hang loosely in the hand. This unique geometry is intended to facilitate improved wrist movement and ease of transition between forehand and backhand strokes, though it requires an adjustment period for players accustomed to traditional straight or flared handles.
Construction and Performance
- Composition: This is a composite carbon blade.
- Speed and Feel: The blade provides a significant speed upgrade, characterized by a fast, reactive response where the ball leaves the surface quickly. Users report a stiff feel, which complements an aggressive, spin-oriented attacking style.
- Weight Distribution: The construction is notably lightweight, which contributes to increased maneuverability and helps players improve the efficiency of their backhand blocks and drives.
Handling and Customization
- Ergonomics: The handle is designed specifically to align the racket head with the forearm, though it is currently only available in one flared-style configuration. Because of this, some players may find the handle length or shape restrictive, leading some users to customize or replace the grip to better suit their personal preferences.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — October 2024
Very good.
#2 — November 2022
I’m surprised that more people haven’t tried the Tenaly blades. The angled handle makes a big difference in the ease of backhand and forehand shots, and the blade overall is excellent.
I wasn’t a fan of the flared handle that comes standard, so I removed it and created my own grip based on the Tibhar Lebesson Anatomic grip. I’ve since modified my other blades to have angled handles, including the Tibhar Lebesson, Stiga Energy Wood, and my latest, the Tibhar Stratus Power Wood. They’re all good, but the Nittaku Tenaly is still the best.
I use Rasanter R47 and Fastarc G1 rubbers, sometimes Joola Rhyzm 425 and P. They’re all great rubbers. But I highly recommend trying the Tenaly style blade. It could significantly improve your game. The speed, control, stiffness, and weight are all nearly perfect, at least for me.
#3 — November 2021
The brilliant blade and the angled handle are a revelation, and it has improved my playing.
The only problem is that the handle is too short and flared, which I dislike. Consequently, I am in the process of making anatomic handles for it. The fact that they only offer one type of handle is an oversight, in my opinion.
Now I am altering some of my other blades to an angled grip as well.
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