Kumpuru

Kumpuru delivers a speed that feels closer to an OFF rating than its official OFF- designation suggests. It provides ample pace for powerful attacks while maintaining a controlled, manageable feel that prevents the ball from flying. This balanced output allows for aggressive play without the constant fear of over-hitting.

Control is where Kumpuru truly excels. Its softer construction and excellent dwell time let players guide the ball with remarkable precision, making blocking, placement, and spin variations incredibly reliable. This high level of control builds confidence for continuous attacking play.

Kumpuru delivers a notably medium-soft feel, a key trait that sets it apart from harder carbon blades. This creates a comfortable, forgiving touch with excellent feedback, enhancing ball dwell and control for a more connected playing experience.

Kumpuru produces a medium-high throw angle, which helps generate steep, arcing topspin on loops and makes it easier to achieve good net clearance on serves and opening attacks.

The blade's softer construction and carbon layer integration produce a long dwell time. This allows for greater brush contact with the ball, facilitating heavy spin generation on loops and serves, and providing more time for controlled blocks and defensive shots.

The blade achieves a balanced, moderate flexibility. The carbon layers provide underlying stiffness for power, while the wood plies introduce enough give to aid control and feel, preventing an overly rigid response.

Kumpuru transmits a moderate level of vibration. This provides useful tactile feedback on shot quality without becoming harsh or uncomfortable during long sessions, offering a good balance of information and comfort.

As a Butterfly blade manufactured in Japan, Kumpuru exhibits outstanding build quality. Players report excellent consistency across shots and notable durability. The craftsmanship ensures reliable performance that holds up over time.