Weight
85g
Thickness
6.4mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
160x152
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Cybershape
Balance
Head-Heavy
Power Carbon
Blutenkirsche Power Carbon is a high-performance offensive blade engineered for players who demand explosive speed and power. Its 7-ply hybrid construction integrates carbon fiber layers with premium woods like Ayous and Kiri, creating a stiff, responsive feel designed for aggressive loop-driving. Some variants feature a unique hexagonal 'Cyber Shape' design, which expands the effective hitting area for greater shot consistency. Crafted with aviation-grade carbon and advanced manufacturing, this blade delivers a potent combination of direct power and surprising control, making it a formidable weapon for advanced attackers who play from mid-distance.
The 7-ply construction follows a symmetrical pattern: Ayous outer plies, carbon layers, and a Kiri wood core. This stack is designed to create a stiff, fast blade with a large sweet spot. The carbon provides speed and stability, while the wood layers contribute to the overall feel and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Blutenkirsche Power Carbon delivers exceptional speed, a direct result of its carbon-reinforced 7-ply construction. The carbon layers significantly stiffen the blade, translating energy into explosive ball acceleration. Players report it excels in fast attacks and powerful drives, allowing them to dictate the pace and finish points decisively.
Despite its high-speed nature, this blade offers a reliable level of control. The multi-ply wood core and thoughtful construction provide enough feedback and stability for players to execute precise loops and blocks. This balance makes it manageable for advanced players to maintain consistency during aggressive rallies.
The blend of carbon and multiple wood plies creates a distinctly medium-hard feel. Impact is direct and crisp, providing clear, immediate feedback on ball contact. This sensation favors players who prefer a solid, unyielding connection for powerful strokes.
Blutenkirsche Power Carbon produces a medium-high throw angle. This characteristic is excellent for aggressive, spin-oriented play, helping players lift the ball with heavy topspin over the net during powerful loop attacks.
Dwell time sits in the medium range. The carbon layers promote a quicker ball release compared to all-wood blades, but the specific wood plies and construction still allow sufficient contact for generating effective spin on loops and serves.
This is a stiff blade with low flexibility. The carbon plies dramatically limit bending, which is ideal for maximizing direct power and speed transfer. However, this stiffness reduces the 'pocketing' effect that more flexible blades use for catapulting spin.
A moderate level of vibration is present, which is typical for carbon hybrid blades. This vibration contributes to the blade's feedback, giving players sensory information on shot quality. Some may find it adds to the playing experience, while others might perceive it as noticeable.
Constructed with premium materials like aviation-grade carbon and fine woods, the Power Carbon exhibits solid build quality. The manufacturing focuses on durability and consistent performance, resulting in a blade that feels robust and reliable even under the demands of competitive play.
Technology
Blutenkirsche Power Carbon leverages a 7-ply hybrid construction, sandwiching carbon fiber layers between plies of Ayous and Kiri wood. This design optimizes the blade for speed and stability. A key technological feature in some variants is the hexagonal 'Cyber Shape' head, engineered to increase the sweet spot by expanding the effective hitting area. The use of aviation-grade carbon emphasizes a focus on high-performance materials that enhance power transfer and durability, making it a specialized tool for modern offensive strategies.
Similar Blades
Blutenkirsche B-Carbon
The Blutenkirsche B-Carbon is a closely related 7-ply hybrid blade that shares a similar offensive DNA. It offers comparable speed and power from its carbon-reinforced construction, making it an excellent alternative for players who enjoy the Blutenkirsche playing style but may not require the specific hexagonal shape of the Power Carbon.
HUIESON Blutenkirsche Hexagonal 5+2 Carbon
This 5+2 ply carbon blade is a compelling alternative that shares the core philosophy of the Power Carbon: a hexagonal shape for a larger sweet spot paired with carbon for speed. It provides a similar blend of fast attack capabilities and an enlarged hitting zone, ideal for players specifically seeking the benefits of the hexagonal design.