{"title":"Defensive Blades","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefensive table tennis blades\u003c\/strong\u003e — frames built for control, for a game of chopping and blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA defensive blade gives up the pace of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/offensive-blades\"\u003eoffensive frame\u003c\/a\u003e, and some of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/allround-blades\"\u003eallround\u003c\/a\u003e one, for margin: it is easier to keep a hard-hit ball on the table and to vary the spin on the return. The trade is that finishing the point takes a full stroke of your own rather than the blade’s speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew blades are rated purely defensive, so this is a short list. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/blade-selection-guide\"\u003eblade selection guide\u003c\/a\u003e shows them beside the allround blades a defender might also consider, and every blade still needs two \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rubbers\"\u003erubbers\u003c\/a\u003e before it is a racket.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victas-koji-matsushita-zc-fl-blade","title":"Victas Koji Matsushita ZC FL blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by the Japanese legend Koji Matsushita, KOJI MATSUSHITA ZC is a high-speed premium defensive blade. With the ZC variant, the innovative Zexion® carbon fibre features in one of the VICTAS defensive blades for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis synthetic high-tech fibre which is placed directly on the core ply increases stability and control even in the most critical situations and develops enormous explosiveness and power for your own attacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKOJI MATSUSHITA ZC, with its unrivalled features and the new VICTAS design, is the new high-end model of the popular Matsushita blade series.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003efeeling DEF\u003cbr\u003eblade thickness 5.8mm\u003cbr\u003esize 165mm×155ｍｍ\u003cbr\u003egrip size FL 100×23㎜・ST 97×24㎜\u003cbr\u003eweight ca.87g\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"victas-ff-compare\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eKoji Matsushita blades compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll four share a 165 × 155 mm head. Ratings run from the hardest feel to the softest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:auto;word-break:normal;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eVibration\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eShot feeling\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-koji-matsushita-offensive\"\u003eOffensive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH6\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e93 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eZC\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(this blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies + Z-Carbon (inner)\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMID\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e87 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-koji-matsushita-special-fl-blade\"\u003eSpecial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies + Fleece Carbon (outer)\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS7\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-koji-matsushita-defensive\"\u003eDefensive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS8\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e84 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;\"\u003eRatings from the VICTAS 2025\/26 catalogue. Shot feeling: H = hard (H9 hardest), MID = medium, S = soft. Weights are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victas","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54565850874131,"sku":"TB314-F","price":263.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/matsushita_zc_fl_web__85496.jpg?v=1786669570"},{"product_id":"victas-black-balsa-3-0-blade-fl","title":"Victas Black Balsa 3.0 Blade FL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BLACK BALSA 3.0 is specially designed for classic defenders. This high-end blade features a balsa core and a slightly larger head for maximum control in all stroke techniques. The tried-and-tested fibreglass layers additionally provide for an enlarged sweet spot, which guarantees ultimate feel, forgiveness and effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eblade material 3+2\u003cbr\u003efeeling DEF\u003cbr\u003eblade thickness 3.9mm\u003cbr\u003esize 162mm×155mm\u003cbr\u003egrip size 100x25mm\u003cbr\u003eweight ca.62g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"victas-ff-compare\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalsa and Black Balsa compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll nine are built from 3 wood plies + glass fibre. Ratings run from the hardest feel to the softest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:auto;word-break:normal;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eVibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eShot feeling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-8-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 8.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-7-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 7.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-6-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 6.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-5-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 5.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-5-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 5.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-4-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 4.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-3-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 3.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Balsa 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(this blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e62 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-2-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 2.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;\"\u003eRatings from the VICTAS 2025\/26 catalogue. Shot feeling: H = hard (H9 hardest), MID = medium, S = soft. Weights are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victas","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54565853233427,"sku":"TB130-F","price":115.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/black_balsa3.0_fl__50404.jpg?v=1786669596"},{"product_id":"victas-balsa-3-5-blade-fl","title":"Victas Balsa 3.5 Blade FL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BALSA 3.5 is the perfect material for the modern defensive game. Returning the strongest offensive balls will be a child`s play for you. The somewhat bigger blade also supports the game. Another advantage of this blade are the precise and defensive – but also offensive shots. The fibreglass veneers give a larger sweet spot. Even not perfectly hit balls can still be placed effectively and without a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eblade material 5\u003cbr\u003efeeling DEF\u003cbr\u003eweight ca.65g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"victas-ff-compare\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalsa and Black Balsa compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll nine are built from 3 wood plies + glass fibre. Ratings run from the hardest feel to the softest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:auto;word-break:normal;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eVibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eShot feeling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-8-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 8.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-7-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 7.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-6-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 6.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-5-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 5.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-5-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 5.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-4-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 4.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsa 3.5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(this blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-3-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e62 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-2-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 2.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;\"\u003eRatings from the VICTAS 2025\/26 catalogue. Shot feeling: H = hard (H9 hardest), MID = medium, S = soft. Weights are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victas","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54565853430035,"sku":"TB135-F","price":115.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/balsa_3.5__67659.jpg?v=1786669604"},{"product_id":"victas-balsa-2-5-blade-fl","title":"Victas Balsa 2.5 Blade FL","description":"\u003cp\u003eA defensive blade in a class of its own! With the BALSA 2.5 your defensive game will be like a wall. The 2,5 mm Balsa core veneer guarantees great control. Perfect for defensive players, who defend far away from the table and who set a high value on great control. The very light and the somewhat bigger blade is also a big plus for the BALSA 2.5.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eblade material 5\u003cbr\u003efeeling DEF\u003cbr\u003eweight ca.65g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"victas-ff-compare\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalsa and Black Balsa compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll nine are built from 3 wood plies + glass fibre. Ratings run from the hardest feel to the softest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:auto;word-break:normal;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eVibration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eShot feeling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-8-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 8.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-7-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 7.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-6-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 6.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-5-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 5.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-5-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 5.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-4-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 4.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e156 × 153 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e70 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-balsa-3-5-blade-fl\"\u003eBalsa 3.5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-black-balsa-3-0-blade-fl\"\u003eBlack Balsa 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e62 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalsa 2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(this blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e162 × 155 mm head\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e4.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e65 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;\"\u003eRatings from the VICTAS 2025\/26 catalogue. Shot feeling: H = hard (H9 hardest), MID = medium, S = soft. Weights are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victas","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54565853462803,"sku":"TB125-F","price":115.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/balsa_2.5__66704.jpg?v=1786669605"},{"product_id":"joola-cwx-chen-defender-st-blade","title":"Joola CWX Chen Defender ST Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe JOOLA CWX is the namesake blade of one of Europe's best defensive players, Chen Weixing. This 5+2 ply blade is well-suited for a chopping, but is also capable of fast topspin. 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These high-quality blades utilize unique veneer combinations to craft an unparalleled defensive game.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCOMPOSITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5+2 ply blade of Limba - Koto - Black Cloth - Kiri - Black Cloth - Koto - Limba\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLIMBA OUTER VENEERS\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA soft yet durable wood, the LIMBA outer veneers provide the ultimate touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joola","offers":[{"title":"Straight (ST)","offer_id":54565865947411,"sku":"GB432-S","price":95.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/2025-03-25_10-22-13__50513.png?v=1786669900"},{"product_id":"donic-defplay-inner-carbon-fl-blade","title":"Donic Defplay Inner Carbon FL blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eDONIC DEFPLAY INNER CARBON\u003cbr\u003eA REAL INNOVATION\u003cbr\u003eThe DONIC DEFPLAY INNER CARBON is an innovative defensive blade that features a synthetic inner carbon layer. Similar to the WHIPER INNER CARBON, it has two layers of Hyramid Carbon surrounding the inner Kiri wooden veneer. However, there are two key differences that set the DEFPLAY INNER CARBON apart. Firstly, its inner veneer is 0.4 mm thinner, and secondly, its blade size is slightly larger, resulting in an enlarged sweetspot. These factors contribute to a lower vibration amplitude and significantly improved control. Additionally, the Hyramid Carbon provides the necessary striking power for modern defensive players' attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWHIPER + DEFPLAY INNER·OUTER·CARBON\u003cbr\u003eThe latest DONIC innovation introduces fresh possibilities for various playing styles with its special synthetic fibre. While all three models are constructed using the same type of wood and feature two layers of Hyramid Carbon, they each possess distinct playing characteristics. This is because the placement of the synthetic fibre layers directly beneath the outer veneer significantly enhances the speed of the blade. The size of the blade and the thickness of the inner veneer also contribute to the performance of the new DONIC DEFPLAY INNER CARBON defensive blade, making it a valuable addition for defensive players who are frequently overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology: 7 layers of Kiri (inner), Ayous (2+6), Hyramid Carbon (3+5), Limba (1+7, outer).\u003cbr\u003eCharacter: Outstanding control, sensitive, discreetly dynamic\u003cbr\u003eRecommendation: For modern defensive players who want to surprise with attacking strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e: DEF +, ALL+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElasticity\u003c\/strong\u003e: elastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e: controlled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl\u003c\/strong\u003e: high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeneer structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veneers with synthetic fiber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLayers\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5+2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donic","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54565876367635,"sku":"110257020","price":97.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/donic-blade-defplay-inner-carbon-diagonal-web_1920x1920__07492.jpg?v=1786670105"},{"product_id":"andro-timber-5-def-fl-blade","title":"Andro Timber 5 DEF FL blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eTIMBER 5 DEF is a defensive blade with very high ball control, slowed down by walnut and thin Limba veneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTIMBER5 DEF is the blade of the Basic Line, with the highest control values.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe secret behind this enormous ball control is the walnut veneer and the thin Limba wood veneer. They slow down rather than generating speed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeometry and weight balance are optimized for defensive play. They facilitate the handling in the distance and support the ball feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYour choice of rubber determines whether you would like to play a classic or modern defense with the TIMBER 5 DEF.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Layers: 5\u003cbr\u003eapproximate weight (g): 80\u003cbr\u003eBlade Type: DEF\u003cbr\u003eThickness (mm): 4.6\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andro","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54565900910867,"sku":"RB462-F","price":87.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight (ST)","offer_id":54612352303379,"sku":"4039016611555","price":87.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/SetWidth640-10210102-blade-Timber-5-def-front-72dpi-rgb-WebShop__35663.jpg?v=1786670634"},{"product_id":"diode-pro-blade-1267","title":"Butterfly Diode Pro Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chopping blade has moderate speed, and brings out a 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100x23mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/butterfly-blade-specifications\"\u003eBlade Specifications Chart\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Butterfly","offers":[{"title":"Flared (FL)","offer_id":54566128714003,"sku":"1267FL","price":150.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight (ST)","offer_id":54566128746771,"sku":"1267ST","price":150.14,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/1267.media.01.jpg?v=1786719575"},{"product_id":"diode-v-blade-divp","title":"Butterfly Diode V Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiode V is an all-wood defensive blade for heavy backspin play that still leaves room to attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDefensive Model Designed To Attack\r\n\r\nStyle: Defense | Reaction: 10.6 | Vibration: 7.9\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\r\n\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA racket designed for heavy backspin play and powerful attacks. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe all-wood construction provides a very reliable defense and it is recommended for the defensive-minded player who is looking for the opportunity to attack.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\r\n\r\nSPECIFICATIONS\r\n\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Defense \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eReaction: 10.6 \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVibration: 7.9\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Size: 165 x 156mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 5.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePlies: 5 Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 97g\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Size FL: 100 x 24mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Size ST: 100 x 23mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/butterfly-blade-specifications\"\u003eBlade Specifications 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(ST)","offer_id":54566132285715,"sku":"1225ST","price":271.69,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0611\/7139\/files\/1225.media.01.jpg?v=1786719698"},{"product_id":"victas-koji-matsushita-defensive","title":"Victas Koji Matsushita Defensive","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoji Matsushita Defensive is a premium-quality, Japanese defensive blade with excellent control features. Thanks to the especially thin, 5-ply structure, the VICTAS material experts succeeded in reducing the overall weight of the Koji Matsushita Defensive to just 85g, giving the blade outstanding balance and lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Heart outer ply absorbs the speed of offensive balls providing you with great feel and ball control. All blades of the VICTAS Koji Matsushita series are hand-made in the VICTAS Japanese blade workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"victas-ff-compare\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eKoji Matsushita blades compared\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll four share a 165 × 155 mm head. Ratings run from the hardest feel to the softest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;table-layout:auto;word-break:normal;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:left;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eVibration\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eShot feeling\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cth style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;font-size:12px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-koji-matsushita-offensive\"\u003eOffensive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eH6\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e93 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-koji-matsushita-zc-fl-blade\"\u003eZC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies + Z-Carbon (inner)\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMID\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e87 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/victas-koji-matsushita-special-fl-blade\"\u003eSpecial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies + Fleece Carbon (outer)\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS7\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f3f3;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 6px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:left;line-height:1.3;\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefensive\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(this blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:normal;\"\u003e5 wood plies\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eS8\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e5.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e84 g\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;\"\u003eRatings from the VICTAS 2025\/26 catalogue. 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