Gosen · racket
Ryoga Shiden (1st gen)
Specs last verified 2026-06-05 · $250 typical retail
Verified catalogue specs for the Gosen Ryoga Shiden (1st gen). Run the equipment finder to see how it ranks for your level and style — or read the full first-person review when we have one.
Specifications
- Brand
- Gosen
- Category
- racket
- Price (USD)
- $250
- Evidence
- needs review
- Last verified
- 2026-06-05
- Weight class
- 3U
- Balance
- even
- Shaft flex
- extra stiff
- Head weight
- even
- Balance (mm)
- 300
- Best for
- fast drive, smash heavy, attack, collector
- Editor note
- Cult first-gen Ryoga Shiden ('Blue-Purple Lightning') with a tapered Zylon/Aermet conical shaft (7.5mm->6.7mm) and Gosen's hardest +3 shaft; price is an indicative collector figure. Extraordinary point-smash and drive feel, but a tiny sweet spot and near-zero tolerance. String choice (hybrid) matters a lot.
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