defensive

The blade of the 2018 European Champion. 5-ply high quality Japanese defensive blade characterized by extraordinary balance and perfect control. The 5-ply allround combination offers optimal ball security and is perfectly suited to aggressive counter rallies. Perfect for the defensive player who needs total control in all situations. Racket shape size : 165 x 156 mm

The BALSA DEF 25 is the ideal weapon for a defensive game. The oversize yet lightweight blade and the Balsa core veneer allow the highest control in all defensive strategies. Maintain high control in all situations!

The TIBHAR specialists for defensive play have developed a blade which makes life easier. This blade remains light although it features a bigger racket shape. A special combination of the plywood layers with two layers of balsa and the oversized blade deliver sufficient braking effects when playing defensive spin. Consequently a dream-like ball feeling is sustained by good acceleration that makes your surprise attack possible.

This relatively hard defense blade was built for a modern defensive game. The blade head is a little bit bigger than the norm. This lightweight blade will enable the player to react fast to almost his entire adversary‘s strokes, putting him under pressure, no matter where the player is situated at the table.

The ideal blade for the passive, defensive player, looking for maximum braking effects and ball control. Combined with a sponge rubber, this 3-ply wood enables extreme undercut, while combined to a long-pimple rubber, reversed spins can be realized.

The Koji Matsushita Defensive is a high-quality Japanese defensive blade with outstanding control properties. Thanks to its particularly thin, 5-layer veneer construction, VICTAS material experts were able to reduce the total weight of the Koji Matsushita Defensive to approx. 85g, giving the blade outstanding balance and lightness. The dampening “Silver Heart” outer veneer slows down the speed of the opponent's attacking balls and gives the defensive player a first-class feel for the ball and optimal ball control. All blades in the VICTAS Koji Matsushita series are elaborately handcrafted in our wood manufacturing facility in Japan.

The first defensive blade in the TP_Ligna series impresses with its outstanding control, thanks to perfectly matched Limba (outer veneer) and Kiri plywood in terms of thickness and quality. The enlarged blade provides additional feel for the ball and conveys confidence from all distances to the table. However, the TP_Ligna product design makes the difference: the natural wood handle allows the racket to become one with the hand. There is nothing better for a defensive player. Available in the straight and concave grip shapes favoured by defensive players.

The BLACK BALSA 3.0 was developed specifically for classic defensive strategists. This top-of-the-line blade offers players maximum control for all stroke techniques thanks to its balsa core veneer and enlarged blade. The glass fiber layers, which have been tried and tested for years, also guarantee players an enlarged sweet spot, allowing even imprecisely hit balls to be played easily and particularly effectively.

With the BALSA 3.5, you have the perfect material for modern defensive play. Returning even the strongest attacking shots is child's play with the BALSA 3.5. The slightly enlarged blade also helps you with this. In addition, the BALSA 3.5 offers enough speed reserves to put your opponent in a tight spot with intermediate attacks. Precisely placed defensive and offensive shots are further strengths of this unique blade. The glass fiber layers used ensure a significantly enlarged sweet spot. Even balls that are not hit with complete precision can be played smoothly, effectively, and with particular impact.

A top-class defensive blade! With the BALSA 2.5, your defense becomes a bulwark. The 2.5 mm thick balsa core veneer ensures excellent control for all strokes. Ideal for all defensive strategists who defend away from the table and place great value on high control values. A low weight and a slightly enlarged blade are further advantages of this defensive blade.

For defensive players who want to defend reliably, and for disruptive players who play close to the table. Lightweight and versatile. Soft and extremely well-controlled on the backhand, dynamic and confident on the forehand. Technology: 5 plies — Balsa (core), Sapeli (2) and Limba (1, outer) on the forehand side; Abachi (4) and Ash (5, outer) on the backhand side. THE BLADE WITH TWO FACES Extremely reliable backhand, versatile forehand: The ALLIGATOR COMBI features a very special veneer construction that leads to different playing characteristics on each side. Harder veneers on the forehand provide power, while softer and slower veneers give the backhand side fantastic control. This blade supports the effect many players seek with specialized equipment.

For defensive players who want to defend reliably, and for disruptive players who play close to the table. Light and versatile. Soft and extremely well-controlled on the backhand, dynamic and confident on the forehand. Technology: 5 plies — Balsa (core), Sapeli (2) and Limba (1, outer) on the forehand side; Abachi (4) and Ash (5, outer) on the backhand side. THE BLADE WITH TWO FACES Extremely reliable backhand, versatile forehand: The ALLIGATOR COMBI features a very special veneer structure that leads to different playing characteristics on each side. Harder veneers on the forehand provide power, while softer and slower veneers give the backhand side fantastic control. This blade supports the effect many equipment-focused players seek.

For Pimple Players and Allrounders Who Play Close to the Table – And for Defenders Who Like to Attack Extremely lightweight, with excellent feel, hard and highly controlled, yet with great speed potential. Technology: 5 plies – Balsa (core), Balsa (2+4), and Koto (outer plies: 1+5) LOTS OF FEEL FOR PIMPLE FANS Hard outer plies combined with a soft balsa core and intermediate balsa layers – that’s the secret to the success of this blade, which brings particular joy to pimple players. The hard outer plies enhance the effect of pimple rubbers, allowing disruptive effects from long pimples to come into their own even more. Thanks to the use of balsa, the CAYMAN is extremely light and offers excellent control. A blade that opens up many possibilities and delivers great playing enjoyment.

Our existing defensive blade Dr. Neubauer GRAND MASTER is known for its excellent control. This new additional version, GRAND MASTER+, is also highly controlled, but with an improved disturbing effect when used with material rubbers. Both with pimple-out and anti-spin rubbers, an exceptionally flat ball trajectory is achieved, even with ABS balls. GRAND MASTER+ can be effectively used both at the table and in defense. Like the original model, the new GRAND MASTER+ also allows for active shots like counter-hits and smashes, enabling occasional offensive play. Blade dimensions: 16.5 x 15.5 cm

GRAND MASTER is a slow defensive blade that significantly reduces the ball's speed. It is optimized for use with ABS balls, allowing even fast attacking balls with less rotation to be controlled effectively. Both from classic defense and for short block shots at the table, it guarantees high control values and optimal ball placement. GRAND MASTER works well with both inward pimples and outward pimples, as well as anti-spin rubbers. Active strokes, such as counter-hits and drives, are possible, allowing you to occasionally set offensive accents.

Bei unserer TIMBER-Serie setzen wir auf die pure Performance natürlicher Holz- und Furnierstrukturen. Im Schichtaufbau unterscheiden wir in 5 oder 7 Lagen. Mit TIMBER 5 gelingt der ideale Einstieg in den Wettkampfbereich, mit moderatem Tempo, aber hohen Kontrollwerten dank maximalem Ballgefühl. TIMBER 7 steht für mehr Härte und bildet die geeignete Alternative für variable Topspin-Spieler, denen Hölzer mit synthetischen Zwischenlagen zu direkt und hart im Anschlag sind. Das TIMBER 5 DEF ist das Holz der Basic Line, mit den höchsten Kontrollwerten. Das Geheimnis für diese enorme Ballkontrolle steckt im Zwischenfurnier aus Walnuss- und dem Außenfurnier aus dünnem Limba-Holz. Sie dämpfen eher ab, als dass sie Tempo erzeugen. Geometrie und Gewichtsbalance sind für das Defensivspiel optimiert. Sie erleichtern das Handling in der Distanz und unterstützen das Ballgefühl. Deine Belagwahl bestimmt, ob du mit dem TIMBER 5 DEF klassisch oder modern verteidigen möchtest.

BLOODHOUND is an interesting alternative for many long pips or anti-spin players looking for a relatively slow and controlled wood. It is made from carefully selected wood veneers, including spruce and ayous, as well as two carbon layers, all of which ensure maximum effectiveness when used with material rubbers. Both the spin reversal achieved when blocking with “Glatt-Antis” and the wobble ball produced with long pips set new standards. The speed of the ball can be noticeably reduced, allowing these types of rubbers to fully unleash their potential. BLOODHOUND is an all-wood blade that does not feature balsa but offers excellent control. Its balance also allows for all common offensive shots with inverted or offensive short pips rubbers on the other side. Finally, BLOODHOUND is a great choice for modern defensive players who value both control and spin development, while still needing speed reserves for active play.

The JOOLA Chen Weixing Defender was developed in collaboration with the best European defender Chen Weixing. This defensive blade is ideal for players who prefer a variable and controlled spin defense while also wanting to play fast topspin balls. The JOOLA Chen Weixing Defender offers the perfect combination of versatility and high control. Whether you play a variable cut defense or use fast topspin balls, this blade allows you to take your game to the next level. Experience the versatility and high control of the JOOLA Chen Weixing Defender – the ideal defensive blade for demanding table tennis players.

The Koji Matsushita Defensive is a high-quality Japanese defensive blade with outstanding control properties. Thanks to its particularly thin, 5-layer veneer construction, VICTAS material experts were able to reduce the total weight of the Koji Matsushita Defensive to approx. 85g, giving the blade outstanding balance and lightness. The dampening “Silver Heart” outer veneer slows down the speed of the opponent's attacking balls and gives the defensive player a first-class feel for the ball and optimal ball control. All blades in the VICTAS Koji Matsushita series are elaborately handcrafted in our wood manufacturing facility in Japan.

The Koji Matsushita Special from VICTAS combines innovative engineering with the experience and passion of Japanese defensive legend Koji Matsushita. This high-end product provides top players with the ideal tool for modern, close-to-the-table defensive play without compromise. The virtually vibration-free ball bounce is achieved by the use of fleece carbon, which gives the player decisive advantages: the best possible control in the borderline area thanks to the enlarged sweet spot and excellent speed potential for their own attacking game. The aggressive trajectory and precision in defensive play put the opponent under constant pressure.

The FIRESTARTER blade defuses even the most powerful attacks and enables effective attacks of your own as well as accurate shots. Due to its low speed, the blade was designed to be particularly suitable for players with fast pimpled rubbers. It is also ideal for players who have previously had many block balls sail over the table. The select veneers were personally chosen by the developers. Thanks to a long storage and drying period, the blade permanently retains the playing characteristics it had when purchased. Both developers were able to learn about the process of the innovative CBIF bonding through lengthy testing. The CBIF bonding process involves bonding the forehand side so that the wood is slightly faster there. On the backhand side, the veneer bonding is designed to be slightly slower. Blade dimensions: 16 cm x 15.8 cm (height x width) The lens in the handle with the inscription FIRESTARTER marks the backhand.

This blade was developed for deep defense as well as for short blocks close to the table. It is especially well-suited for long pips players who are looking for a slow blade to achieve maximum spin reversal. BARRICADE DEF allows for extremely safe and highly disruptive chop defense. It offers outstanding control and excellent effectiveness with all types of rubbers: Maximum spin reversal with long pips Heavy backspin for classical defense with sponge rubbers or short pips In addition, it also allows for attacking through topspin or smash to break your opponent's rhythm. Overall, BARRICADE DEF provides the perfect balance between ball feel and exceptional playing characteristics for both passive and active strokes.

The SENSO Defensive Blade The demands on defensive players have steadily increased in recent years. Especially designed for the modern, versatile defender, DONIC has developed the DEFPLAY SENSO — a truly special defensive blade: Features the world’s most successful veneer combination (5-ply Allround) enhanced with two dampening yet highly elastic outer veneers (Gabon and Anegre). The hitting surface is enlarged by 3 mm, reducing the blade’s vibration and overall speed. The V3 hollow chamber, derived from SENSO technology, is specially designed to provide maximum vibration dampening. The result: Fantastic control on all defensive strokes. Surprising dynamism on every offensive shot. Pure playing enjoyment!

The goal was to create the highest quality and best wood for the modern defensive player, regardless of development and material costs. The result is the ZEUS. We are very proud to present this masterpiece to you. Using the name “Zeus,” the god of gods, seemed only logical. The blade is tailored to the Sauer&Tröger HELLFIRE long pimple rubber. We recommend the blade for all-rounders who play close to the table as well as defensive players who play far from the table. It is made from graphite, Japanese emperor tree wood, and two veneers of ideally parallel UD carbon. The outer veneers made from Japanese Kiso Hinoki round off this combination perfectly. As some of the raw materials are rare and difficult to obtain, there may be occasional temporary delivery bottlenecks. Note: Due to the CBIF bonding, the forehand is slightly faster than the backhand. Blade: 16 cm x 15.8 cm (height x width) The forehand side is the lens with the inscription -ZEUS-.