Weight
80g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
6-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Temper Tech OFF
Andro Temper Tech OFF is a 6-ply all-wood offensive blade that masterfully balances speed, control, and feel. Its unique Temper Tech manufacturing process heat-treats the wood veneers, resulting in a lighter, more durable, and stable construction. With mahogany outer plies and a Kiri core, it delivers crisp feedback and precise ball control, making it an excellent choice for players who thrive on aggressive topspin and fast drives from close to mid-distance. This blade offers a reliable and satisfying playing experience for developing offensive players seeking performance without sacrificing touch.
The blade uses a 6-ply, symmetrical all-wood construction. The outer layers are mahogany, prized for control and feel, while the core is Kiri wood, known for providing a solid power base. The inner plies are unspecified woods, and all veneers undergo the Temper Tech heat treatment process.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Temper Tech OFF provides significant offensive speed, ideal for aggressive topspin shots and fast drives, especially at close to mid-distances. The heat-treated construction enhances energy transfer, making it feel quicker and more responsive than many traditional all-wood blades, though it stops short of being the absolute fastest option available.
Control is where this blade truly excels. The mahogany outer plies deliver precise ball feedback and a connected feel, enabling consistent placement on serves, pushes, and blocks. This high level of control remains reliable even on off-center hits, making it a trusted choice for players who value accuracy in their offensive play.
The heat treatment creates a distinctly medium-hard and crisp feel. It offers excellent, direct feedback upon ball contact—some players note a stiffness reminiscent of carbon blades—while still maintaining a good connection for generating spin and feeling the ball.
The blade produces a medium-high throw angle, which is ideal for aggressive topspin loops and drives. This trajectory helps create a good arc over the net, allowing for powerful yet controlled offensive shots.
It provides a medium dwell time, offering sufficient ball contact to effectively impart spin on loops and topspin shots. This characteristic supports controlled offensive play without an excessively long hold on the ball.
This is a notably stiff blade. The rigidity contributes to its direct power transfer, making it excellent for drives, smashes, and active blocking. While stiff, it retains enough tactile response for controlled spin-oriented strokes.
Unwanted vibrations are minimal, resulting in a clean, direct feel. The hardened wood from the Temper Tech process dampens excess oscillation, providing clear feedback and contributing to a less fatiguing playing experience over long sessions.
Craftsmanship and finish are consistently praised, with a solid construction that feels premium in the hand. The Temper Tech process not only improves playability but also enhances durability and moisture resistance, contributing to a blade that maintains its characteristics over time and represents very good overall quality.
Technology
The core innovation is the Temper Tech manufacturing process. This involves heat-treating the wood veneers at high temperatures to permanently remove moisture. The results are significant: a 10-20% reduction in weight, increased hardness and stability, and enhanced durability. This treatment makes the wood resistant to humidity and distortion, ensuring consistent performance. It allows Andro to utilize woods in new ways, creating blades with a unique combination of speed, control, and a crisp, direct feel that defies traditional all-wood characteristics.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Timo Boll Off-
TTSensei experts note the Temper Tech OFF serves as a compelling alternative for players who enjoy the Timo Boll Off- but desire a slightly faster and harder feel. It shares a similar control-oriented offensive profile but delivers a bit more punch and directness.
Donic Burn series / Yinhe Bake series
These blade series utilize similar heat-treatment technologies on wood, aiming for comparable benefits like reduced weight, increased stiffness, and durability. They represent a comparable technological approach for players seeking the performance enhancements of thermally processed wood.