Blades

Table tennis blades — the wooden frame a racket is built on. A blade is bought once and kept, and the rubbers glued to it are replaced as they wear, so this is the part of a setup worth taking time over.

Construction is the first decision. An all-wood blade flexes more, gives the clearest feedback and is the usual recommendation while a stroke is still being learned. A composite blade carries a fibre layer that stiffens the frame and adds speed at the cost of some feel — carbon is the most common of those, with arylate-carbon, ZLC, aramid and fibreglass each trading stiffness against touch differently.

Then match the blade to how you actually play. Offensive blades are built to throw the ball back hard and suit a game played away from the table; allround blades give up some speed for control and are the easier place to develop a stroke. Where a blade sits on that scale matters more than its price does. Our blade selection guide places every blade we carry on that scale, brand by brand.

Weight and stiffness are the fine adjustment. Lighter blades are quicker to move into position and more forgiving over a long session; heavier ones carry more through the ball. A stiff blade returns energy directly, a flexible one lets the ball sit on the wood a fraction longer, which is what players mean by dwell.

Handle shape is a variant, not a different blade — flared (FL) widens toward the base and is the common choice, straight (ST) is even along its length and suits players who change grip, anatomic (AN) is contoured to the palm. Pick by what is comfortable in your hand, and remember a blade needs two rubbers to become a racket.

Offensive Blades

175 items

Allround Blades

49 items

Defensive Blades

11 items

Carbon & Composite Blades

144 items

All-Wood Blades

77 items

Penhold Blades

53 items

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Donic Zentra N2xt Carbon Blade

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~~$72.95 CAD~~ $55.98 CAD

The DONIC Zentra Next Carbon is the consistent further development of the Zentra First Allround, and the logical second step in the DONIC range for players who are ready to take their game to the next level. It brings more speed, more directness and a larger sweet spot, and rewards clean basic techniques with powerful, precise strokes.

The Next Step to More Power and Precision

Its players have already internalized the basic techniques and now want to develop their allround game further. Integrated carbon fiber gives the blade slightly more speed, more precise strokes, and direct ball feedback with a slightly harder ball contact, without losing control.

The DONIC GO overall concept was developed specifically to support beginners and children optimally in learning table tennis strokes: the right equipment is used from the start – easy to play, controlled, and with maximum learning effect. GO-TECH technology combines several coordinated core elements that make learning techniques easier and faster.

VibSpot Technology – Controlled Carbon Playing Feel

Slightly more power and stability come from the internal thin carbon fiber. Together with the Kiri inner core and Koto outer veneer, it creates a blade that:

Offers a precise, direct ball contact
Releases more speed and dynamics
Provides consistent stroke quality even on off-center hits thanks to a larger sweet spot

Vibrations are channelled precisely by the new DONIC VibSpot technology and transmitted directly to the hand. The result is precise, direct play with harder ball contact, ideal for advanced players who want more speed without losing safety.

The Logical Second Step in the DONIC Range for Advanced Beginners and Ambitious Players

The seven-ply Zentra Next Carbon builds on the Zentra First Allround and is ideal for players who:

Have already internalized the basic techniques
Want to move from controlled allround play to slightly more speed and precision
Want to make their game more dynamic and somewhat offensive

Its 5+2 plies combine control, directness, and dynamics – the perfect next step for advanced beginners and ambitious players.

Perfectly Combinable with the New Desto FIRST and Desto NEXT Rubbers

Desto Next rubber for slightly faster, more direct play with harder ball contact
Desto FIRST rubber for controlled allround options with slightly softer ball contact

In this way the game system can be developed further in a targeted way, without losing control.

Conclusion – The Next Blade for the Next Performance Leap

After the Zentra First Allround, the Zentra Next Carbon is the logical second step. Players who have internalized the basic techniques and want to make their allround game more precise, direct, and dynamic will find it ideal – the perfect combination to visibly raise their level.

Table tennis blade for advanced beginners and ambitious players – ideal for players who want to further develop their allround game
Dynamic allround blade with carbon fiber – more speed, precision, and a larger sweet spot
Supports controlled, direct play and fast stroke technique
VibSpot technology for precise vibration transmission and intense ball feeling
Lightweight, ergonomic design – comfortable for longer training sessions and fast reactions
Optimal mix of control, stability, and dynamics – ideal for allround players who want more speed
Modern design with high-quality pad print – attractive and functional
Perfectly combinable with DONIC Desto Next rubber for direct, faster play and Desto First rubber for softer, controlled allround play
Part of the DONIC GO overall concept – supports players from controlled entry to dynamic allround play at a higher level

Joola Tezzo Warrior Table Tennis Blade

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~~$179.95 CAD~~ $139.98 CAD

Victas Koji Matsushita Offensive

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~~$229.95 CAD~~ $179.98 CAD

Modern defenders like the great Japanese talent, Yuto Muramatsu, will take every opportunity to launch sudden counter-attacks from a safe defensive position. The Koji Matsushita Offensive is the ideal blade for this type of players who rely on excellent control for defensive playing, but need good speed for their own attacking.

The 5-ply design with a slightly harder outer mahogany ply provides for outstanding power second-to-none in the defensive blade segment, and gives any defender all the precision and control they need for passive playing. All blades of the VICTAS Koji Matsushita series are hand-made in the VICTAS Japanese blade workshop.

Koji Matsushita blades compared

All four share a 165 × 155 mm head. Ratings run from the hardest feel to the softest.

Blade	Speed	Control	Vibration	Shot feeling	Thickness	Weight
Offensive (this blade) 5 wood plies	6.5	9.0	7.5	H6	6.0 mm	93 g
ZC 5 wood plies + Z-Carbon (inner)	6.5	9.0	8.5	MID	5.8 mm	87 g
Special 5 wood plies + Fleece Carbon (outer)	6.0	9.0	7.0	S7	5.6 mm	90 g
Defensive 5 wood plies	5.0	10.0	9.5	S8	5.0 mm	84 g