Weight
91.5g
Thickness
6.1mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
159x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Gionis Carbon Off
Butterfly Gionis Carbon OFF is an offensive table tennis blade built for players who command the game with direct, spin-focused attacks. Its 5-wood plus 2 carbon fiber construction delivers a stiff, responsive feel with an enlarged sweet spot, enhancing shot precision and consistency. This hybrid blade empowers aggressive players to dictate rallies through powerful drives and varied spin while maintaining a reliable level of control for confident placement.
The 5W+2C construction places carbon fiber layers between wood plies. This configuration enhances speed and stiffness while preserving a degree of wood-like feel, a common design in modern offensive blades to provide power and a large sweet spot.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Gionis Carbon OFF delivers significant speed, enabling powerful drives and fast topspin attacks. This performance is a direct result of its carbon-infused construction, which provides the explosive power offensive players rely on to finish points.
Despite its offensive design, this blade offers a respectable level of control. The specific placement of carbon and wood layers creates a good balance, allowing for controlled placement and precise shot execution, which intermediate players will particularly appreciate.
Gionis Carbon OFF provides a medium-hard, direct feel. The carbon layers reduce flexibility, creating a crisp and responsive touch that favors powerful, precise shots over a softer, dwell-oriented sensation.
The direct, offensive nature and stiff carbon construction typically produce a medium-high throw angle, facilitating aggressive topspin shots and arc generation.
It offers moderate dwell time, which is sufficient for generating effective spin on loops from near and mid-distance without feeling overly soft or sluggish.
Positioned on the stiffer side of the spectrum, the blade offers direct power and minimal flex. This characteristic supports precise, hard-hitting play and is ideal for generating speed on flat hits and powerful drives.
A noticeable level of vibration is transmitted through the blade. This tactile feedback is beneficial for players who rely on feeling ball contact to execute precise shots and gauge spin generation.
Build quality appears to vary. Some players report satisfactory construction for its class, while others note inconsistencies like fragility or manufacturing defects between individual blades, suggesting potential variance in production batches.
Technology
Butterfly Gionis Carbon OFF utilizes a 5-wood plus 2 carbon fiber (5W/2C) construction, a hallmark of modern offensive blades. This hybrid design merges the natural feel and flexibility of wood with the stiffness and explosive speed of carbon fiber. The carbon layers are strategically positioned to optimize power transfer and significantly expand the sweet spot. The result is a blade with a direct, consistent feel that empowers attacking players to execute with confidence and precision.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Panagiotis Gionis
This blade was designed in collaboration with Greek National Team member Panagiotis Gionis. Known for a solid defensive foundation paired with strong attacking capabilities, Gionis has been associated with this model. It is considered a more aggressive option within his repertoire, suitable for specific training or match situations that demand direct, offensive play.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria ALC
Butterfly Viscaria ALC is a frequent point of comparison due to its similar 5+2 layer construction. However, the Viscaria uses Arylate-Carbon (ALC), which provides a softer feel and is generally considered more versatile for modern, all-around looping play. In contrast, Gionis Carbon OFF's carbon-only construction offers a more direct, flat-hitting oriented experience.