Weight
89g
Thickness
6.4mm
Plies
11-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Excalibur
BBC Excalibur is a high-performance, handmade table tennis blade built for powerful attacking play. Its unique 11-ply hybrid construction combines mahogany outers with internal carbon layers and a customizable balsa core, delivering a potent mix of speed and surprising control. This blade offers a solid, slightly resonant feel and is designed for advanced players who want to fine-tune their equipment for aggressive, offensive rallies.
The construction combines hard Mahogany outer plies for direct power and spin, with internal carbon fiber layers adding stiffness and speed. A customizable balsa wood core sits at the heart of the blade, allowing for tuning of the overall speed and feel. This specific 5-layer sequence is confirmed, with the full 11-ply count achieved through a symmetrical repetition of these materials.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Excalibur is a fast blade engineered for offensive play. The hybrid construction with internal carbon layers provides significant stiffness and power transfer, enabling powerful shots and quick attacks. The customizable balsa core can be tuned to further enhance this speed, making it a potent weapon for aggressive players.
Despite its speed-oriented design, Excalibur offers excellent control. This is achieved through a balanced construction and the tactile feedback from its solid feel, allowing for accurate shot placement. Players report it provides superb control alongside its power, though it is characteristically slightly lower than the speed rating, which is typical for offensive blades.
Excalibur provides a solid, direct feel with a slight resonance, offering a good connection to the ball. This medium-hard character supports powerful shots, though players note a relatively short dwell time, which is typical for fast composite blades.
Given its speed-oriented design and hybrid construction, the Excalibur produces a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates aggressive looping and attacking shots over the net.
Our testing shows a relatively short dwell time, especially when compared to all-wood blades. This characteristic supports quick attacks and fast-paced rallies but may require players to adjust their technique for generating heavy spin.
The hybrid construction with carbon and multiple wood layers results in a medium-stiff flex. This offers an effective balance between direct power transfer and a connected ball feel.
The blade feels solid with a little bit of resonance, indicating a medium level of vibration. This provides useful feedback on ball contact without being overly harsh or jarring.
The blade is highly regarded for its exceptional build quality and craftsmanship. Being handmade with attention to detail and premium materials, it delivers a durable, premium feel that stands out from mass-produced options. Our assessment confirms its reputation as an outstandingly well-made piece of equipment.
Technology
The core technology of the BBC Excalibur lies in its advanced, customizable 11-ply construction. It carefully blends selected wood layers with carbon composites. The use of a balsa core, with a thickness that can be specified by the player, allows for fine-tuning of the blade's speed and control characteristics. This handmade approach prioritizes craftsmanship and personalized performance, setting it apart from standard factory blades.
Similar Blades
der-materialspezialist EXCALIBUR
This alternative shares the 'Excalibur' name and an offensive design philosophy, but its construction is fundamentally different. It is a lighter, 5-layer all-wood blade often paired with long pips or anti-spin rubbers for a disruptive game. The BBC Excalibur, in contrast, is a heavier 11-ply hybrid built for dynamic power and spin with inverted rubbers.
Bbc Fiddler
Often mentioned alongside the Excalibur, the Fiddler is rated with similar speed but higher control. This suggests it offers a more balanced or control-oriented playing experience compared to the Excalibur's pronounced offensive focus, potentially suiting players who prioritize touch and consistency alongside power.