Goriki - The blade of the Japanese star Honoka Hashimoto
Honoka Hashimoto plays the GORIKI in combination with the DO KNUCKLE in super thin on the backhand. As No. 11 in the world rankings (as of October 2025), she loves the large, slightly heavier blade because it is very stable in the block and immediately takes the wind out of the opponent's sails.
The GORIKI consists of 7 layers of walnut wood of equal thickness. Although walnut is a rather hard wood, the GORIKI plays pleasantly soft.
Veneer construction
Construction: 7-ply 100% walnut wood
Blade size: 160 x 154mm
Thickness: 4,9mm
Weight: approx. 100g +/-
Handle: flared 24mm wide, 100mm long
Playing characteristics: Goriki
Playing type: offensive blade
Speed: medium fast
Hardness: relatively soft
Made in Japan
