Novacell OFF/S

Weight

80g

Thickness

5.75mm

Plies

5-ply

Head Size

157x150

Handles

FL / ST

Material

AllWood

Head Shape

Standard

Balance

Balanced

Andro

Novacell OFF/S

Germany

Andro Novacell OFF/S is engineered for aggressive players who want to dictate the pace with speed-oriented attacks. As the fastest blade in the Novacell series, it uses a harder, thicker core veneer to generate significant power while maintaining impressive control. The integrated CELL technology effectively reduces vibrations, delivering a clear and crisp feel crucial for precise topspin shots and maintaining pressure. Its all-wood construction and refined veneer combination give players a sense of command, enabling consistent offensive play from close to the table.

5-Ply Construction

A standard 5-ply all-wood construction designed to balance speed with feel and control. The core veneer is specifically noted as being harder and thicker to enhance the blade's offensive speed characteristics.

TT Sensei Ratings

Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics

Speed
9.2

Novacell OFF/S is designed as the speed specialist in its series. A harder and thicker core veneer directly contributes to generating higher ball speeds, making it ideal for players who rely on quick attacks and powerful shots to dominate rallies from an offensive position.

Control
6.3

Despite its high-speed design, Novacell OFF/S maintains excellent control. The CELL technology reduces vibrations and provides clear feedback, allowing players to place shots with precision even during the fastest exchanges, a balance that defines its offensive character.

Feel
Medium-Hard
SoftMedium-HardHard

Novacell OFF/S delivers a crisp and stable feel, with vibration reduction from CELL technology creating a clear connection. It provides a good touch, though some players note it feels less soft or dwell-oriented compared to blades designed primarily for feel, landing it in the medium-hard category.

Throw Angle
Medium-High
LowMedium-HighHigh

Novacell OFF/S generally produces a medium-high to high throw angle, facilitating aggressive topspin shots with a good, arcing trajectory that works well with modern rubbers.

Dwell Time
7.0

This blade strikes a good balance, offering medium dwell time that provides enough ball-holding for spin generation while ensuring a quick release for offensive shots. It's particularly effective for controlled topspin play close to the table.

Flexibility
6.0

Novacell OFF/S possesses a moderate level of flexibility, offering a good compromise between the stiffness needed for powerful drives and the slight give that aids feel and spin generation. This makes it effective for both looping and blocking.

Vibration
8.0

A key feature is the effective vibration-dampening from CELL technology. This results in a clearer impulse with reduced unwanted vibrations, significantly enhancing control and player comfort during aggressive play.

Quality
9.4

Players report very good craftsmanship and material quality. A common note from our community is that the blade may benefit from sealing to prevent potential splintering when re-gluing rubbers, which is a specific maintenance consideration rather than a flaw in construction.

Technology

Andro Novacell OFF/S incorporates proprietary CELL technology, designed to significantly reduce vibrations from ball impact. This provides a clearer feel and impulse, which is key to maintaining control during high-speed offensive exchanges and enhances quick reactions under pressure. The blade also uses a finely crafted veneer combination, with a specific emphasis on a harder and thicker core veneer, to boost speed without sacrificing the overall balance of control and feel inherent in its all-wood design.

Similar Blades

Andro Novacell OFF

Novacell OFF/S is the direct speed variant of the Novacell OFF. Both blades share the Novacell line's CELL technology for vibration reduction, but the OFF/S version is engineered with a harder and thicker core veneer, resulting in increased speed and a more aggressive character compared to the slightly more versatile standard OFF model.

Stiga Clipper Wood

Both the Novacell OFF/S and Stiga Clipper Wood are 5-ply all-wood blades designed for offensive play. The Clipper Wood is known for its classic feel and balanced speed-power profile. Novacell OFF/S differentiates itself with CELL technology for vibration dampening and a potentially faster core, offering a more modern, crisp feel geared towards higher speed.