Weight
84g
Thickness
7.2mm
Plies
5-ply
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Calderano FOCO OFF+
Cornilleau Calderano FOCO OFF+ is an all-wood offensive blade crafted in collaboration with Brazilian star Hugo Calderano. Designed for aggressive players, its 5-ply construction delivers a surprising blend of speed and exceptional control. The medium feel provides excellent ball sinking and dwell time, making it a dynamic platform for spin generation, powerful attacks, and precise touch play. It's a top choice for players seeking the connected feedback of wood with the power needed for modern offensive rallies.
The symmetrical 5-ply construction features outer Fineline layers for crisp responsiveness, Ayous mid-layers for a balanced feel, and a Kiri core to reduce weight and provide a medium flex. The slightly thicker Ayous and Kiri layers compared to other versions contribute to the blade's increased speed and power.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Calderano FOCO OFF+ delivers significant speed for an all-wood blade, suitable for aggressive offensive play. While it doesn't reach the extreme velocities of carbon composites, it provides ample pace for effective attacks, especially from mid-distance, allowing for quick, safe ball propulsion that supports an attacking style.
Despite its OFF+ rating, this blade boasts exceptional control, a hallmark of its all-wood composition and medium hardness. It offers good dwell time, enhancing accuracy on touch shots and providing confidence in blocking and countering, making it remarkably forgiving for an offensive blade.
The blade provides a distinct medium feel, allowing the ball to sink into the surface. This delivers excellent feedback for spin generation, touch play, and active blocking, creating a connected sensation highly valued by players who rely on ball feel.
The combination of good speed and dwell time produces a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates a good arc on shots, particularly for spin-oriented topspin strokes, supporting both aggressive attacking play and safe, consistent looping.
The all-wood construction and medium feel contribute to a notably long dwell time. This characteristic is highly beneficial for imparting heavy spin and provides a more tactile connection during serves, returns, and delicate short-game maneuvers.
The 5-ply construction with specific layer thickness results in a moderately flexible blade. This balance provides enough stiffness for direct power while allowing sufficient flex to aid dwell time, spin generation, and shock absorption on impact.
As an all-wood blade focused on feel, it provides moderate vibration levels. This offers useful feedback on ball contact without being overly harsh, striking a balance between responsiveness and playing comfort.
Cornilleau Calderano FOCO OFF+ is generally well-regarded for its build quality relative to its price point. Players report a consistent performance and satisfying feel, indicating reliable manufacturing and good material selection, though specific details on premium finishes are limited.
Technology
Cornilleau Calderano FOCO OFF+ utilizes a traditional 5-ply all-wood construction, leveraging natural wood properties to deliver a connected feel and superior dwell time crucial for spin and control. Developed with Hugo Calderano, the design prioritizes a medium feel and balance, enabling significant spin and power without composite materials. The specific wood selection—Fineline outer layers for responsiveness, Ayous mid-layers for balance, and a Kiri core for lightness and flex—along with calibrated layer thickness, achieves an OFF+ speed rating while maintaining exceptional feedback, creating a dynamic yet forgiving tool for offensive players.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Hugo Calderano
Hugo Calderano, the top-ranked Brazilian professional, is the namesake and collaborator for this blade, which serves as his personal offensive, all-wood choice. He uses it to support his fast-paced, aggressive style, involving powerful close-to-table attacks and decisive mid-distance shots. The blade's blend of speed, control, and exceptional feel allows him to execute his signature heavy spin and powerful counter-attacks at the highest international level.
Similar Blades
Cornilleau Gauzy Quest OFF
Cornilleau Gauzy Quest OFF is another all-wood offensive blade from the same brand, developed with player Simon Gauzy. Like the Calderano FOCO OFF+, it emphasizes feel, control, and a balanced offensive platform with good spin potential, appealing to players who specifically prefer the characteristics of wood construction over composite materials.
Butterfly Timo Boll ALC
Butterfly Timo Boll ALC is a popular composite blade featuring Arylate-Carbon layers. It's often used as a speed benchmark. Our testing shows Calderano FOCO OFF+ does not match its raw pace but offers a distinct advantage in tactile feel and control, which is precisely why players choosing an all-wood construction might select it over faster composite options.