Shiono DEF
| Everyone's rating |
[Hardness] Medium hardness [Performance] Spin and Control are excellent. |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed: 4.25
- Spin: 7.5
- Control: 7.5
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Masato Shiono knows exactly what a modern defender needs: A blade which allows you to feel the ball. A blade that guarantees consistency for a controlled defensive game but which has the speed for a surprise attack. This is the Shiono Def in a nutshell.
Shiono Def is hand produced in Germany to a high standard. The spruce pressing technology ensured top quality plies guaranteeing ideal characteristics, the precision that all defenders seek. Shiono Def: The ideal blade for defenders
- FL
- ST
- 3D grip allows deeper grip and superior operability
- High cutting sharpness and rotation despite compact size
- Excellent for tabletop techniques and push shots
- Delivers drives comparable to attack-type rackets
- Well-crafted with premium feel
User reviews
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s3446 (Experience: ６〜１０ years) World-class Shiono isn't just for show!
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2020/03/28
Honestly, it's almost a shame this racket got discontinued. The 3D grip technology lets you hold it deep and comfortably, so unlike thin blades like the Kouji Matsushita or Def Play series, it's easy to use. Also, since I have big hands, a straight handle would actually be easier to drop, so I went with flared. My wrist is naturally flexible, so even with a flared grip it was really easy to use, from the short game all the way to the wrist action needed for chops.
For a chopping blade it's small and thick - a 3-ply spruce blade - but the bounce and depth are unique, letting you hit drives that would put attacking players to shame!
If anything it suits harder rubbers better, but with inverted rubber even a softer one works fine.The ease of use from the 3D grip isn't found on any other blade yet, so I'd recommend it.
If it's even still being sold, that is...Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommended rubber (Forehand) DNA PRO H
Recommended rubber (Backhand) HORIZONTAL 20
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Novice kid (Experience: ４〜５ years) Compact
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2018/11/07
First, the looks — and the build quality is also really carefully done, giving it a nice premium feel. The grip is on the thinner side, so opinions will probably vary, but I think it becomes easy to use once you get used to it.
It's not just good for chopping — I feel like it's also great for getting sharp spin on pushes over the table. It's compact and easy to swing quickly, so it feels like a very "Shiono" kind of blade.
Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
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Sticky cut man
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2017/08/19
･The grip has a distinctive shape, and at first it felt like it might slip right out of my hand, but once I got used to it, I could naturally hold it deep in my palm.
･Performance-wise, the head is on the smaller side for a chopping blade, so I was able to chop with a fast swing.
･The price is a bit on the high side, but spin is easy to put on and the bounce is just right, so I'd recommend it.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
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Rem (Experience: ４〜５ years) Spin and stability
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2017/01/21
The head is a bit small, but chops have both sharpness and stability.
It's about like a Def Play Senso with a bit more bounce.
Attacking is also pretty easy and feels satisfying.
It's a bit pricier since it's a limited model, but it's worth using.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness little hard
Recommended rubber (Forehand) VS＞401
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