Defensive Blades

Koji 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.

The 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.

A defensive blade with two ZL fibre layers, soft on impact and stable when cutting the ball.

• Constructed using Inner fibre technology.
• Innershield Layer offers soft impact and is equipped with 2 ZL fibre layers.
• Brings sharpness and sense of stability when cutting the ball.

• Class: DEF
• Plies: 5W+2ZLF
• Weight: ~84g
• Blade Thickness: 5.1
• Blade Size: 166x155mm
• FL Handle Size: 100x24mm
• ST Handle Size: 100x23mm
• Made in Japan

Diode V is an all-wood defensive blade for heavy backspin play that still leaves room to attack.

• A racket designed for heavy backspin play and powerful attacks.
• The 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.

• Style: Defense
• Reaction: 10.6
• Vibration: 7.9
• Blade Size: 165 x 156mm
• Blade Thickness: 5.7mm
• Plies: 5 Wood
• Weight: 97g
• Handle Size FL: 100 x 24mm
• Handle Size ST: 100 x 23mm
• Made in Japan

This chopping blade has moderate speed, and brings out a variety of chop-oriented plays, such as stable chops and powerful attacks, in a well-balanced manner.

• Reaction: 9.6
• Vibration: 7.0
• Plies: 5 Wood
• Weight: ~90g
• Blade Thickness: 5.5mm
• Blade Size: 165x156mm
• FL Handle Size: 100x24mm
• ST Handle Size: 100x23mm
• Made in Japan

TIMBER 5 DEF is a defensive blade with very high ball control, slowed down by walnut and thin Limba veneers.

• TIMBER5 DEF is the blade of the Basic Line, with the highest control values.
• The secret behind this enormous ball control is the walnut veneer and the thin Limba wood veneer. They slow down rather than generating speed.
• Geometry and weight balance are optimized for defensive play. They facilitate the handling in the distance and support the ball feeling.
• Your choice of rubber determines whether you would like to play a classic or modern defense with the TIMBER 5 DEF.

Number of Layers: 5
approximate weight (g): 80
Blade Type: DEF
Thickness (mm): 4.6

DONIC DEFPLAY INNER CARBON
A REAL INNOVATION
The 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.

WHIPER + DEFPLAY INNER·OUTER·CARBON
The 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.

Technology: 7 layers of Kiri (inner), Ayous (2+6), Hyramid Carbon (3+5), Limba (1+7, outer).
Character: Outstanding control, sensitive, discreetly dynamic
Recommendation: For modern defensive players who want to surprise with attacking strokes.

Characteristics: DEF +, ALL+
Elasticity: elastic
Speed: controlled
Control: high
Veneer structure: Veneers with synthetic fiber
Layers: 5+2

The 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. Two layers of black-cloth are utilized in the blade construction to provide increased control and structural rigidity.

With a solid Kiri core and soft Limba outer veneers, the medium-fast JOOLA CWX has just the right amount of flex and touch to suit all aspects of modern defensive play!

JOOLA Precision Line blades are specifically designed for modern defensive specialists. These high-quality blades utilize unique veneer combinations to craft an unparalleled defensive game.

COMPOSITION
5+2 ply blade of Limba - Koto - Black Cloth - Kiri - Black Cloth - Koto - Limba

LIMBA OUTER VENEERS
A soft yet durable wood, the LIMBA outer veneers provide the ultimate touch.

A 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.

blade material 5
feeling DEF
weight ca.65g