Weight
90g
Thickness
6.2mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Grampus Evolution
Ariex Grampus Evolution is a 7-ply hybrid blade built for offensive players who demand a potent mix of speed, spin, and control. Its 5+2 construction pairs Japanese Hinoki outer plies with Arylate Carbon layers and a Hinoki core, engineered to deliver explosive topspin rallies while retaining a responsive feel for precise pushes and blocks. This blade is a dynamic tool designed to amplify aggressive forehand and backhand strokes.
The blade features a 5+2 construction. Two Arylate Carbon layers are strategically placed to enhance speed and sweet spot size, sandwiched between five layers of Hinoki wood. The outer Hinoki provides a soft feel for spin, while the inner Hinoki core adds structure and overall feedback.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Grampus Evolution delivers high speed, perfect for an explosive offensive style. The integrated Arylate Carbon layers provide a significant catapult effect, enabling powerful drives and fast loops that pressure opponents.
Even with its high speed, this blade maintains excellent control. Its balanced design allows for precise shot placement, making control-oriented plays like pushes and blocks feel secure and consistent alongside aggressive strokes.
The blend of Hinoki and Arylate Carbon creates a firm, responsive feel. It provides good feedback for spin generation during topspin rallies while remaining direct and powerful for driving shots.
Grampus Evolution produces a medium-high throw angle, perfect for powerful, arcing topspin shots. The ball trajectory helps loops dip sharply onto the table, making them difficult to return.
Our testing shows a medium to long dwell time, which is excellent for generating heavy spin. The ball stays on the Hinoki outer plies slightly longer, allowing players to brush the ball effectively for pronounced topspin.
The Arylate Carbon layers provide a medium-stiff flex. This offers a good catapult effect for power while retaining enough flexibility for a connected feel and effective spin generation.
Vibration levels are moderate, offering a good balance. You can feel the ball's impact clearly without excessive harshness, contributing to a comfortable and informative playing sensation.
Crafted with quality Japanese Hinoki veneers and Arylate Carbon, the Grampus Evolution shows excellent craftsmanship. The build is durable and consistent, designed for reliable performance over time.
Technology
Ariex Grampus Evolution utilizes a 5+2 layer construction, merging the natural feel of Japanese Hinoki wood with the performance boost of Arylate Carbon fiber. The Hinoki outer plies are renowned for their excellent touch and spin potential. The embedded ALC layers increase blade speed, expand the sweet spot, and add a crisp response. This hybrid design aims to deliver a modern offensive package of power, spin, and controlled feel.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Mr. Ng Chong Guan
As an official Ariex Malaysia sponsored player, Mr. Ng Chong Guan uses the Grampus Evolution. His offensive style leverages the blade's speed and spin capabilities for powerful topspin and fast rallies, indicating his trust in its performance for high-level competition.
Similar Blades
Ariex Grampus Wisdom
The Grampus Wisdom is a close sibling, differing mainly with a Kiri wood middle layer instead of Hinoki. While the Evolution is geared for a faster, more explosive game with excellent topspin feel, the Wisdom is noted for superb control and feeling in pushes and blocks, while still excelling at looping.
Butterfly Viscaria
A well-known benchmark, the Viscaria is also a 7-ply ALC blade with a 5+2 construction. Players seeking a similar profile of speed and spin might consider it, though the specific feel and performance nuances will differ from the Grampus Evolution's Hinoki-focused design.