Weight
86g
Thickness
7.55mm
Plies
9-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
NINE
BBC NINE is a premium offensive blade designed for players who demand a perfect fusion of explosive power and pinpoint control. Its unique nine-layer construction, featuring five wood plies and four ultra-thin nano-carbon layers, creates a blade that delivers immense speed for powerful drives and loops while maintaining exceptional stability and a soft touch for precise short game play. The craftsmanship is outstanding, resulting in a high-performance tool that feels both responsive and connected, making it ideal for aggressive loopers and all-out attackers.
This 9-ply construction strategically combines wood and carbon. Hinoki outer layers provide a soft touch and spin, White Koto plies add balance and response, and a Bombax core contributes to the blade's power. The four ultra-thin nano-carbon layers are placed between the wood to significantly enhance speed and stability while preserving a desirable wood-like feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
BBC NINE is an exceptionally fast blade, designed for maximum offensive output. Our testing shows it generates excellent velocity for powerful drives and heavy loops, often feeling quicker than many top-tier commercial offensive blades. This speed stems from its strategic nine-ply construction with integrated carbon layers, providing the explosive power aggressive players need to dominate rallies.
Despite its high speed, BBC NINE offers superb control that impresses players. It provides a very stable and controlled soft touch for blocking, defending, and precise placement over the table. This balance allows you to execute accurate shots with confidence, even when applying full force during attacks, making it a uniquely manageable blade for its power level.
BBC NINE provides a medium-hard feel that is firm and responsive, ideal for offensive play. The Hinoki outer plies contribute a softer initial touch and good dwell, while the overall carbon-reinforced structure delivers a solid, connected feedback that players appreciate for both power and control.
This blade produces a high throw angle, which is ideal for generating steep, powerful topspin shots. The high trajectory helps in looping against backspin and attacking from mid-distance, allowing you to clear the net easily and land the ball deep on the table.
Players report good dwell time with this blade, which enhances its spin-friendly character. The design allows the ball to stay on the racket slightly longer, giving you more time to impart heavy spin and control, particularly beneficial for looping and creating deceptive shots.
The blade strikes an excellent balance between stiffness and flexibility. While the carbon layers provide inherent stiffness for speed, the wood plies—especially the soft Hinoki outer layers—introduce a degree of flex. This combination supports good dwell and spin generation while maintaining the solidity needed for powerful offensive strokes.
BBC NINE provides a moderate level of vibration, offering clear and connected feedback without being excessive or jarring. This level of sensation helps players feel the ball contact distinctly, aiding in shot precision and control without causing discomfort.
The craftsmanship of BBC NINE is frequently highlighted as exceptional. It is built with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a blade that performs flawlessly and feels like a premium instrument. The fit and finish are top-notch, reflecting the care of its handmade construction and ensuring long-lasting, reliable performance.
Technology
BBC NINE utilizes an advanced nine-layer construction that integrates five wood plies with four ultra-thin nano-carbon layers. This design maximizes the benefits of both materials: the carbon provides exceptional stiffness and speed, while the wood retains essential feel, control, and spin potential. The nano-carbon layers are engineered to be extremely thin, enhancing performance without creating a harsh or plastic-like sensation. Hinoki outer plies offer a soft touch and improved dwell, while the inner wood layers provide structural balance. The result is a blade that delivers modern offensive power with a classic, connected playing experience.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Viscaria is a common comparison point due to its similar goal of blending high speed with excellent control. Both blades use composite technology—Viscaria with Arylate-Carbon and NINE with nano-carbon—to achieve a powerful yet manageable offensive profile. Players seeking explosive speed, a high throw angle, and good dwell might consider the Viscaria, though BBC NINE is noted for its distinct, wood-centric feel and feedback.
Stiga Offensive Classic
While dramatically faster, BBC NINE is sometimes discussed in the context of the feel and control found in classic all-wood blades like the Stiga Offensive Classic. The NINE represents a modern evolution, offering vastly superior power and speed while striving to retain the connected, satisfying playing experience that makes traditional wood blades so appealing to many players.