Weight
89g
Thickness
6.1mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
154x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Iron Sword Wood
Boer Iron Sword Wood is a hybrid offensive blade offering a balanced blend of speed and control for advancing players. Its 5+2 construction pairs wood plies with carbon layers to deliver enhanced power and a stable, responsive feel. This design provides a larger sweet spot and accessible entry into aggressive playstyles, making it a versatile choice for topspin and drive attacks. The blade delivers a direct, medium-hard touch with good feedback, positioning it as a compelling value option for intermediate to advanced attackers seeking performance without a premium price.
The blade features a 5 wood + 2 carbon fiber construction. Outer Iron Sword Wood layers make initial ball contact, followed by carbon layers that increase stiffness and speed. Inner Cassia Siamea and a Tung Wood core contribute to overall feel, dwell time, and stability, blending power from carbon with control from wood.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Iron Sword Wood is a fast blade suitable for offensive play. The carbon layers contribute significant power, enabling strong topspin and drive shots. Players report it delivers ample speed for aggressive tactics while maintaining a connected feel, making it effective for modern attacking styles.
Despite its offensive nature, this blade maintains a high level of control. The combination of wood plies and hybrid construction provides excellent feel and feedback, allowing for precise shot placement and consistency during aggressive rallies. Many players find they can execute technical shots with confidence.
The blade offers a medium-hard feel. Carbon layers provide stiffness and directness, while the wood plies contribute some flexibility and dwell time. This creates a responsive touch with clear feedback on ball contact, feeling less soft than all-wood blades.
The hybrid construction produces a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates powerful, arcing topspin shots that can be challenging for opponents to return.
Our testing shows decent dwell time thanks to the wood layers in its 5+2 construction. This allows the ball to sink in slightly, providing good grip for spin generation on serves and topspin shots.
The blade is relatively stiff, typical for offensive hybrids. This stiffness contributes to shot speed and directness but reduces overall flexibility compared to pure wood constructions.
Vibration is moderate. The carbon layers reduce harshness compared to all-wood blades, while the wood plies prevent an overly dead feel. The result is a balanced, direct sensation that isn't too jarring.
Build quality is considered good for its price range. The finish is acceptable, though some users recommend sealing the striking surface and sanding the handle for optimal feel and durability. As with many budget-oriented blades, minor variations between individual units can occur.
Technology
Boer Iron Sword Wood employs a 5+2 hybrid construction, integrating two carbon fiber layers between five wood plies. This design leverages wood for dwell time and feel, while carbon enhances stiffness, speed, and sweet spot size. Specific woods like Iron Sword Wood (Cassia siamea) and a Tung Wood core are chosen for their performance properties, creating a modern offensive blade that balances power with control.
Similar Blades
Boer Cassia Siamea
Boer Cassia Siamea is a 7-ply blade often described with a pure wood construction, though some debate exists about carbon inclusion. It shares similarities with Iron Sword Wood in offensive capabilities and value, offering comparable performance for attacking players seeking a versatile option.
Boer Lion Dragon
Boer Lion Dragon is another 7-ply blade with an explicit 5 wood + 2 carbon construction, making it structurally similar to Iron Sword Wood. It aims for a comparable balance of speed and control for offensive play, positioned in a similar price range and target audience.