Yasaka Gatien 2040

Beginners blade.
Small and light with a lot of control.

For youngsters and beginners, this is a very good blade. However, for experienced players seeking faster gameplay, it may be too slow.

My son has been training seriously for about 6 months and uses these. They aren’t very expensive and seem well made. We bought one Anat and one flared. He preferred the flared so I got a second flared version. The consistency is stellar. He uses pips on one side (as do I) with 729 Rapid Speed on the other. He gets plenty of speed off his smashes and the control appears good. This is a very good choice for a 9-12 year old boy because the handle is slightly smaller than most bats.