Very hard blade with a slifght amount of flex, good for short pip hitters and those using softer sponge rubbers. Small handle good for those with small hands, long head, like the Yasaka blades, almost no vibration and very light for its speed. I have two penhold ones and they are both 80 grams and play almost identically. I would still be using it, but a 2500 level player/coach suggested I should use an all wood blade with better control.