Weight
80g
Thickness
5.6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
257x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Greenshank
Nittaku Greenshank combines a soft, comfortable feel with effective offensive power in a lightweight hybrid blade. Its 5-wood + 2-carbon construction delivers a balanced performance ideal for looping, blocking, and spin generation. Players appreciate its predictable response and ease of use, making it a versatile choice for intermediate to advanced attackers who don't want to sacrifice control for speed.
The 7-ply construction features five wood layers with two thin carbon layers placed internally. This hybrid composition aims to provide the characteristic feel and dwell time of wood while incorporating the speed and stiffness of carbon, creating a blade that's both controllable and powerful.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Greenshank delivers solid offensive speed, typically rated in the OFF- to OFF range. It provides sufficient pace for powerful smashes and quick attacks without being the absolute fastest blade available. Our testing shows it offers a well-balanced speed that supports aggressive play while remaining manageable.
Control stands out as a key strength, with players reporting excellent precision in looping, blocking, and short pushes. The soft woods combined with thin carbon layers create a comfortable feel that allows for accurate stroke execution and consistent ball placement during rallies.
Greenshank delivers a characteristically soft feel thanks to its wood-dominated construction with internal carbon layers. This provides excellent ball feedback and dwell time that aids spin generation, though pairing it with very soft rubbers might create an overly mushy sensation.
Given its offensive capabilities and looping ease, Greenshank produces a medium to medium-high throw angle that facilitates aggressive topspin shots and deep serves.
The soft feel and wood composition create medium to medium-high dwell time, allowing for good spin generation and ball control during strokes. This makes looping and spin-oriented attacks particularly effective.
Greenshank features medium stiffness and hardness, creating a balanced flex profile. This allows for good control in the short game while providing adequate power for offensive shots, avoiding the extreme stiffness of some carbon-heavy blades.
The wood-carbon combination produces a moderate vibration level that's neither excessively dampened nor overly harsh, providing balanced tactile feedback during play.
Greenshank earns high marks for build quality with consistent performance and durable construction. The combination of wood and carbon is executed well, providing reliable feel without compromising the blade's integrity over time.
Technology
Greenshank utilizes a hybrid construction that integrates two thin carbon layers within a five-ply wood framework. This design leverages the benefits of both materials: the soft touch, control, and dwell time of wood, coupled with the increased speed and stiffness that carbon provides. The internal carbon placement contributes to a softer overall feel and more controlled offensive performance compared to blades with outer carbon plies. This specific construction creates a lightweight yet powerful blade ideal for players who prioritize feel and spin generation in their offensive game.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Redshank
Nittaku Redshank serves as a direct comparison with similar 5+2 ply construction. TTSensei experts note Greenshank feels slightly softer and more versatile, while Redshank has a harder feel due to different carbon placement, though both are designed for offensive play.
Donic Waldner Carbon
Players report Greenshank can serve as an upgrade or alternative to Donic Waldner Carbon, offering lighter weight, better balance, and more power while maintaining excellent overall performance for those accustomed to similar blade characteristics.