Weight
87.5g
Thickness
6.4mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Ligna Tour OFF
Andro Ligna Tour OFF is a premium, all-wood offensive blade crafted in Germany with select woods, including those used in violin making. It delivers a harmonious blend of speed and control, emphasizing a superior tactile connection with the ball. Designed for players seeking to elevate their offensive game, it provides consistent performance, enhanced feel, and the power needed for aggressive strokes while maintaining precision. This blade offers a dynamic playing experience that supports a well-rounded, spin-oriented attack.
This 5-ply all-wood construction features Spruce as the outer and inner plies, Limba for the mid-plies, and an Ayous core. Designed to deliver a balanced feel with good dwell time and a high throw, typical of premium all-wood blades, while maintaining offensive capabilities. The use of high-quality, violin-grade wood contributes to its exceptional feel and sound.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Ligna Tour OFF is a fast blade, offering ample power for aggressive shots like powerful loops and smashes. Despite being all-wood, its pace is comparable to some composite blades, making it suitable for players who rely on speed in their game while still enjoying the natural feedback of wood.
This blade is highly praised for exceptional control, maintaining accuracy and providing sensitive feedback even during aggressive play. This balance allows players to execute precise shots, effective blocks, and controlled serves with confidence, making it well-suited for those who prioritize placement and consistency.
It offers a sensitive and direct feel, characteristic of high-quality all-wood blades. Players report feeling the ball sink into the wood, providing excellent feedback and perception of strokes, which is crisp yet comfortable and avoids a harsh sensation.
Ligna Tour OFF produces a medium-high throw angle, beneficial for players who rely on high-arc loops to clear the net and apply pressure. This makes it easier to attack close to the table and from mid-distance with spin.
Ligna Tour OFF provides significant dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the blade. This extended contact is crucial for generating heavy spin on serves and loops and contributes to its excellent control and feel for spin-oriented shots.
The blade has some flex, contributing to its dwell time and high throw angle. This flexibility allows for good power absorption during powerful strokes and aids in spin generation, while maintaining enough stiffness for effective offensive play.
It has some vibration that contributes to a lively feel, often described as a pleasant metallic sensation rather than harsh or distracting. This moderate level enhances feedback without compromising control during play.
Crafted in Germany with premium materials like woods used in violin making, Ligna Tour OFF offers superior build quality and fine craftsmanship. Users often describe it as a refined instrument, highlighting excellent durability and attention to detail in its construction and finish.
Technology
Andro Ligna Tour OFF is crafted using a meticulous 5-ply all-wood construction with exceptionally high-quality wood veneers, selected for their acoustic properties and resonance akin to violin making. This ensures superior feel and sound. The manufacturing emphasizes precision sawing of veneers, avoiding scarring for consistently solid and clean-cut layers. German engineering combines traditional wood craftsmanship with modern performance standards, resulting in a blade that offers a harmonious balance of speed, control, and exceptional ball feedback.
Similar Blades
Andro TP Ligna FR OFF
A close relative within the Ligna series, often featuring a 7-ply construction with carbon reinforcement. While Ligna Tour OFF is pure all-wood, the FR OFF version incorporates carbon plies, resulting in increased stiffness and speed. Our testing shows it retains significant feel and control, making it a comparable alternative for offensive players seeking a similar feel with a slight boost in power and stiffness.
Andro TP Ligna CO OFF / CI OFF
These are hybrid blades from the Ligna series that incorporate carbon layers—CO OFF has inner carbon, while CI OFF has outer carbon. They offer a different playing experience compared to the all-wood Ligna Tour OFF, providing more stiffness and a faster response due to the carbon. Players report they are aimed at those seeking a blend of wood feel with enhanced power and directness, ideal if you enjoy Ligna Tour OFF but desire more speed and a stiffer feel.