Weight
85g
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Avalox Hinoki-Aramid
Avalox Hinoki-Aramid is a premium table tennis blade crafted for aggressive offensive players, especially those using a Japanese penhold style. It masterfully blends the revered touch of traditional Hinoki wood with the modern power of Aramid-carbon composite layers. This synergy delivers exceptional speed and power while maintaining impressive control and feel. The Aramid-carbon layers not only boost offensive capabilities but also effectively dampen vibrations, resulting in a comfortable, precise playing experience. Its solid construction and balanced feel make it a top-tier choice for players seeking a perfect blend of classic wood touch and contemporary composite performance.
This 7-ply construction features outer layers of Japanese Kiso-Hinoki wood, known for its soft touch and excellent feel. Sandwiched between the Hinoki and the core are two layers of Aramid-carbon, which significantly boost the blade's speed and power while reducing vibration. The inner wood plies contribute to the overall structural integrity and feel.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Avalox Hinoki-Aramid is designed for offensive play, and its speed is a defining characteristic. The combination of Hinoki wood and Aramid-carbon plies generates significant power, allowing for fast drives and powerful topspins that can overwhelm opponents.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers exceptional control. The Aramid-carbon layers help dampen vibrations, contributing to a stable and controlled feel that makes it easier to place shots accurately, even during fast-paced rallies.
The Hinoki top layers provide a soft and pleasing feel, while the Aramid-carbon adds a slightly firmer, more direct response. This creates a well-balanced feel that is both sensitive and powerful, offering good feedback from the ball.
Avalox Hinoki-Aramid typically produces a medium-high throw angle, which is beneficial for powerful topspin shots that clear the net with good margin and dip effectively on the opponent's side.
The combination of soft Hinoki wood and the Aramid-carbon structure contributes to excellent dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the blade for enhanced spin generation, especially on loops.
This blade offers a moderately stiff feel, characteristic of composite blades designed for offense, but retains a slight flex from the wood plies, which aids in spin production and control.
The Aramid-carbon layers are noted for their vibration-dampening properties, resulting in very low vibration levels. This provides a clean and direct feel without excessive jarring, enhancing comfort during play.
Avalox blades are known for their high-quality craftsmanship, often utilizing premium materials like Japanese Kiso-Hinoki. The Hinoki-Aramid exemplifies this with excellent construction, durable materials, and precise assembly, reflecting a top standard of manufacturing.
Technology
Avalox Hinoki-Aramid blade showcases advanced table tennis engineering with a 7-ply construction that strategically integrates high-quality Japanese Kiso-Hinoki wood with Aramid-carbon composite layers. The Hinoki outer plies are renowned for their exceptional feel, dwell time, and natural speed, offering a classic touch. The Aramid-carbon plies between the wood layers are the defining feature, chosen for their dual benefits: significantly increasing speed and power while absorbing unwanted vibrations. This sophisticated design results in a powerful offensive platform with enhanced control and a remarkably clean feel, minimizing harsh vibrations for the player.
Similar Blades
Avalox J-Aramid
Avalox J-Aramid shares a similar construction with Aramid-carbon layers and a Hinoki top ply, offering a comparable blend of speed and control. It's often described as a modern, high-end offensive blade, providing great feel, especially for speed-oriented topspin play. As a 7-ply blade, it's a strong alternative for players seeking a powerful yet controlled offensive option within the Avalox range.