Weight
92g
Thickness
6.2mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x151
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Gauzy SL OFF
Andro Gauzy SL OFF is a premium 7-ply all-wood blade crafted in Sweden for controlled speed and powerful topspin play. Developed with French pro Simon Gauzy, it features hard Ebony outer veneers for a direct, aggressive feel that excels in fast-paced rallies. The unique 'soulful core' construction provides essential safety and consistency, making it a formidable offensive weapon that maintains remarkable control. Its aesthetic appeal, marked by distinctive Ebony grain, complements its high-performance status for advanced players seeking a balanced yet powerful blade.
The blade features a unique 7-ply all-wood construction with hard Ebony outer plies, Limba middle layers, and a layered wood core. This design delivers direct ball feeling for powerful topspins while the core provides essential safety and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Andro Gauzy SL OFF ranks among the fastest all-wood blades available, with its hard Ebony outer veneers generating powerful drives and quick attacking shots. While not matching the raw speed of carbon blades, it delivers offensive performance that approaches many composite blades, making it exceptionally quick for an all-wood construction.
Despite its impressive speed, Gauzy SL OFF maintains remarkably good control thanks to its balanced construction and soulful core. This allows players to execute shots with confidence and maintain consistency under pressure, offering a solid feeling that belies its offensive nature.
The feel is direct and somewhat hard due to the Ebony outer plies, yet possesses a soulful quality that prevents it from feeling overly stiff or dead. It offers good feedback, allowing players to feel ball contact and make necessary adjustments during play.
Throw angle sits in the medium range, creating a good arc on topspins with appropriate rubber combinations. While slightly lower than some other offensive blades, it remains effective for modern offensive play styles.
For a fast offensive blade, Gauzy SL OFF provides decent dwell time that facilitates good spin generation. Players who rely on extremely long dwell times for heavy spin might find it slightly less pronounced compared to softer blades, but it remains effective for offensive topspin play.
Positioned on the stiffer side of medium, this flexibility contributes to the blade's speed and directness. It offers slight flex that aids spin generation but remains primarily geared toward power-oriented strokes rather than extreme brushing techniques.
Vibration levels are medium to low, especially considering the blade's speed. The construction effectively absorbs excessive vibrations, delivering a clean feel without the jarring effect sometimes associated with fast offensive blades.
This blade showcases premium materials like Ebony wood and precise Swedish craftsmanship, resulting in generally high build quality. While some users note minor finish issues like sharp edges, the overall construction and performance receive strong praise from players who appreciate detail-oriented equipment.
Technology
Andro Gauzy SL OFF represents Swedish craftsmanship combined with German engineering, utilizing a specialized 7-ply all-wood construction. Hard Ebony outer veneers provide direct, powerful feel for offensive topspins, while the precisely engineered 'soulful core' ensures sufficient safety and control for consistent all-around play. Developed in close collaboration with professional player Simon Gauzy, the blade meets the demands of high-level modern table tennis with its balanced offensive characteristics.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Simon Gauzy
Simon Gauzy, the French table tennis star, is the namesake and primary user of this blade, which was specifically developed to match his aggressive topspin-oriented style. Known for powerful full-swing topspins from mid-distance and dynamic transitions, Gauzy's playing characteristics align perfectly with the blade's combination of speed, control, and directness. While he has experimented with other equipment, the Gauzy SL OFF has served as his official blade for extended periods.
Similar Blades
Stiga Ebenholz NCT VII
Stiga Ebenholz NCT VII serves as a direct comparison with its similar Ebony top layer and 7-ply Swedish-made wood construction. Both blades target offensive play with powerful topspins, though TTSensei testing suggests the Ebenholz might favor very aggressive close-to-table play while Gauzy SL OFF offers more balanced modern all-round performance with slightly better overall control and dwell time.
Butterfly Korbel SK7
Butterfly Korbel SK7 represents another 7-ply wood blade comparison, often described as a Clipper-type construction. Players report the Gauzy SL OFF delivers a more modern feel with potentially better spin-to-speed ratio, specifically engineered for topspin play rather than the classic all-wood approach of the Korbel SK7.