Penhold blades
There are two types of ping pong blades – traditional or European and penhold or Asian. The difference between the two lies in the grip, and different blades are produced for different techniques. Should you get yourself a European or an Asian penhold blade? Let’s find out!
The Asian grip has been most popular with ping pong players from Asian countries, that’s why penhold blades are also called Asian blades. However, nowadays it’s the player’s technique, not the country of origin, that matters. Penhold blades can be handled exactly like a pencil or a pen, and the racket is positioned vertically, not horizontally, as in the European grip.
Advantages of Penhold Blades
a big advantage in serving;
much faster attacking strikes;
powerful game at top-spins.
Disadvantages of Penhold Blades
very difficult for a good attack on the left;
not suitable for a variety of techniques, almost of no use at defense style;
best suited only for attacks from the right side (from the left for left-handers).
So if you’re an attacker, it’s worth learning the difficult Asian grip. In the experienced arms, Chinese and Japanese penhold blades work like a natural extension of the player’s arm and ensure an unbeatable “ball feeling”. Check out our range of Stiga penhold blades and blades from other manufacturers and find the best equipment for an engrossing game!
Nittaku Risoud Carbon Ch.Pen
The Risoud Carbon is a special project celebrating the 100th anniversary of Nittaku. It continues th..
2,300.00€
Darker Imperial Hinoki 2020 (9mm) Ch.Pen
This is the Chinese Pen version of the Darker Imperial Hinoki 2020. The blade is quite exceptional. ..
449.90€
Darker Imperial Hinoki 2020 (10mm) Jp.Pen
This is the Japanese Pen version of the Darker Imperial Hinoki 2020. It is quite exceptional. It is ..
449.90€
Nittaku Goriki Jp.Pen
The Nittaku Goriki is a special edition Japanese blade with a unique design. This exclusive blade is..
301.30€
Nittaku Goriki Ch.Pen
The Nittaku Goriki is a special edition Japanese blade with a unique design. This exclusive blade is..
301.30€
Darker Speed 90 Hinoki (9mm) Ch.Pen
Single-ply Hinoki 9 mm blade with Chinese penhold grip. Exclusively made in Japan. Any lines on the ..
299.90€
Darker Speed 90 (10mm) Kaku Jp.Pen
Single-ply Hinoki 10 mm square blade. Exclusively made in Japan. (Kaku = square) Any lines on the bl..
299.90€
Nittaku Basaltec Outer Ch.Pen
This blade incorporates 2 basalt fiber plies between the middle and outer plies that give it a softe..
269.90€
Nittaku Basaltec Inner Ch.Pen
This blade incorporates 2 basalt fiber plies between the middle and inner plies that give it a softe..
269.90€
Xiom Hibi O Pro Jp.Pen
XIOM KISO HINOKI series penholder blades are made of extremely high quality Kiso Hinoki wood. Kiso H..
259.90€
Stiga Dynasty Carbon Penace JP
The Japanese version of the Stiga Dynasty Carbon blade with burned JTTAA mark and a smaller Pen hand..
249.90€
Stiga Dynasty Carbon Ch.Pen
Made in cooperation with Xu Xin, the Dynasty Carbon strikes an excellent balance between the classic..
249.90€
Nittaku Holz Sieben Ch.Pen
Nittaku Holz Sieben is a 7 ply all wood blade. Part of the German Meister series, the technology and..
249.90€
Nittaku Excellent-P Jap.Pen
NITTAKU first-class single ply racket with the choice Kiso Hinoki selected carefully. The feeling of..
228.25€
Xiom Katana Platinum Jp.Pen
Mono-ply Japanese penhold of super premium quality. Super premium mono-ply Kiso Hinoki penholder bla..
220.00€
Stiga Legacy Carbon Ch.Pen.
Very offensive 5+2-ply blade with 12k Energy Carbon technology (88 g carbon fibre/m2). The unique co..
210.00€
DHS Hurricane Long 5X Ch.Pen
The penhold version of the Hurricane Long 5X. Headsize: 16.5 x 15 cm..
209.90€
DHS Hurricane Long 5 Ch.Pen
The DHS Hurricane Long 5 is incredibly fast but still has the right touch needed for pushes, flicks,..
209.90€
Joola ZQH Hyper ARY-c 90 Ch.Pen
The powerful blade of the Chinese National team’s Zhou Qihao! ..
209.00€
Joola ZQH Hyper ARY-c 45 Ch.Pen
The denser Hyper ARY-c fibers in the JOOLA ZQH Hyper ARY-c 45 are aligned diagonally at 45 degrees, ..
209.00€
DHS Hurricane Hao III Ch.Pen
Used by Wang Hao during the VOC free times. Composed of 5 ply with single fiberglass-carbon layer in..
208.89€
Darker Hinoki 7p-2a Carbon Ch.pen
The Hinoki wood plies are combined with two carbon layers to give extra power and the special feelin..
204.90€
Darker Speed 70 (10mm) Kaku Jp.Pen
Single ply Hinoki 10 mm sqaure blade. Exclusively made in Japan. (Kaku = square)..
199.90€
Tibhar Shang Kun Hybrid ZC Ch.Pen
Agility, suppleness, precision, clarity, determination, and consistency compose the main characteris..
199.00€