In competition rackets, the properties of balsa and cork are optimally combined and kept stress-free with the help of carefully selected outer veneers. It was developed back in 2014 using a split 44 mm table tennis ball, to which the specified rolling resistance (spin) refers. The new 40+ plastic balls will therefore develop even more spin due to their smaller circumference. Recommended rubber thickness is up to max. 2.1 mm. However, thinner rubbers between 1.5 to 1.9 mm work best for varied topspin or blocking counter-play. The test recommendations here are for rubbers with sponges from 43° hardness.
The unique feature in the construction of this competition racket is the use of inner layers in the blade itself, which have a directional diagonal pattern and geometrically cross each other in opposite directions. This diagonal counter-pattern results in either indirectly or very directly flowing playing characteristics, which can achieve different ball lengths or depths.
If you rotate the blade by 180°, the diagonal direction of the same racket you're playing with changes, because a diagonally laid layer direction, when viewed from the reverse side, now runs exactly the other way around. Due to the geometrically arranged diagonal layers, two independent playing levels are created in this competition blade, each of which exhibits equivalent playing properties on forehand and backhand when viewed per playing levels.
The two playing levels are thus activated only by rotating the racket, because rotating the racket creates a reversed directional flow of the veneer grains in diagonally laid layers.
Due to its blade thickness, the playing wood also has an enlarged sweet spot behavior, which can extend to the outer edges on each hitting surface. The special asymmetry in the handle area of the competition racket reduces strain on the arm and shoulder joints, allowing players to reach a higher load limit, thus gently avoiding severe overstress of the joints.
| Weight | |
|---|---|
| Thickness The thickness of the blade in millimeters. | |
| Control Indicates how well the ball can be controlled with the blade. | |
| Effet Indicates how well spin can be generated with the blade. | |
| Bending Elasticity Indicates how flexible or stiff the blade is on ball contact. | |
| Application Area Indicates which playing style (offensive, defensive, all-round) the blade is best suited for. | |
| Technique Indicates whether the blade is more suitable for passive or active players. | |
| Composite Wood A blade where the two sides are made of different veneers. |
Custom-made
Custom production according to hand size for standard handles: Anatomical, Straight, and Concave. Custom-made in length and circumference (thickness). For special shapes: Conical grip, Beaver grip, Ship grip, and Special grip - size adjustment to hand size.
Please enter the measurements as described below in the free text field under the handle selection (The handle selection appears only after a blade size has been chosen). If no measurements are provided, we will deliver these in standard size.
For this order, the following information is required, which you can enter in the free field under the handle selection: 1. Lines 1 - 6 (see image) 2. Description: U = Length of the forearm (forearm (inside) joint to wrist); not shown in image. Please provide us with this information in the designated text field under the handle selection: Example: L1:10.7/L2:9.7/L3:10.0/L4:8.7/L5:20.0/L6:19.5/U:23 Unit of measurement: cm!
Simply copy this text and paste it under "Measurements of hand" with your values: L1: /L2: /L3: /L4: /L5: /L6: /U:
These details are also necessary for the production of Ship grip, Conical grip, and Beaver grip! If you do not provide any information, the handle will be made in the respective standard size.
Measurements and Descriptions
All information regarding speed and weight etc. refers to the standard blade. The larger blades have slightly less speed, although the differences are very minimal in each case. The weight difference between standard, medium, and large blades is only a few grams.
Handle Shapes
Anatomical
The anatomical handle fills the palm well. It sits very firmly in the hand.Concave
Straight
Penholder/pen-hold
The penholder grip allows only one side of the racket to be used, it's optimal for wrist variations.
Japanese penholder style – racket with a long, angular handle (Penholder Jap.)
Chinese penholder style – racket with a short, flat handle (Penholder Chin.)
Conical handle(FL)
The conical handle is a round tapered handle that can be easily rotated while still sitting securely in the hand.Beaver handle
The beaver handle has a wide, one-sided flat-running end, making it secure and comfortable in the hand.
Ship's propeller
a handle rotated by 45 degrees, which sits well in the hand
Ergonomic
The ergonomic pistol grip is a replica of James Haylord's invention created for our products. The original grip is designed so that the hand, including all fingers, rests on the handle and not on the blade. However, with our product, the thumb and index finger rest on the respective hitting surface, so the handle shaft has been optimally redesigned. The advantage is that the grip now allows for better hand guidance to the racket wood. However, the grip is purely handmade and not easy to produce.
Noble sealing Mahogany
The noble sealing in mahogany looks wonderful because the noble stain completely colors the wood structure and further solidifies the surface of the balsa. This way, you don't see any signs of use as with lighter woods, and due to the surface hardening, the playing characteristics such as ball control are perceived even more clearly, without the wood's natural vibration being transmitted to the hand. In addition, the wood is better protected against humidity and sweat.
The MCP system is a special grip system that
1. controls the mass effect of the racket by allowing you to reduce the pressure point of the racket for passive shots and, conversely, immensely increase it for active shots. This requires an elaborate grip shell, consisting of a surface layer of hardwood and an underlayer of softwood, because the direct underlayer must be able to vibrate elastically, similar to a tuning fork. This way, I can
2. systematically extend the KSLS system notches in the handle to allow the upper blade to vibrate more elastically and generate even more spin, but also
3. obtain a more appealing surface grip that doesn't absorb hand sweat as quickly.