Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Pro Tour Carbon Flex
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex is engineered for aggressive players who attack from mid-to-long distances. Its unique flex design generates exceptional spin on powerful shots, blending speed, spin, and control for a potent topspin and smash game. Crafted with choice woods and premium construction, it offers a responsive feel that supports heavy loops while maintaining precision.
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex uses a 5-ply hybrid construction with carbon layers placed between wood plies. This setup enhances speed and rigidity while maintaining flexibility, creating a larger sweet spot and a direct feel that supports offensive capabilities.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex delivers strong speed suitable for aggressive offensive play. It enables fast returns and powerful smashes, effective for both close-to-the-table and mid-distance attacks. Our testing shows its speed is well-balanced with other characteristics, providing a dynamic edge without sacrificing consistency.
Despite its offensive focus, CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex demonstrates a high level of control. Players report precise shot execution during looping and rallying, with the blade's flex contributing to better ball feedback. This allows for accurate placement and consistency even in fast-paced exchanges, making it a reliable tool for aggressive play.
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex offers a responsive and direct feel, balancing wood and carbon for precise placement and effective smashes. It provides enough feedback for spin generation and control during rallies without feeling overly stiff.
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex produces a medium-high throw angle, ideal for offensive looping. It allows the ball to clear the net with sufficient arc for aggressive topspin shots while remaining controllable for shorter placements.
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex provides significant dwell time, crucial for generating heavy spin. Its flex allows the ball to sink into the blade face, increasing contact time for the rubber to impart spin, benefiting players who rely on looping and aggressive topspin shots.
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex is notably flexible for a carbon blade, as indicated by its name and design. This flexibility is key to generating exceptional spin and provides a more comfortable, dynamic feel compared to stiffer carbon options.
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex offers a moderate level of vibration, typical for carbon-infused blades. This provides a direct feel of the ball with clear feedback, enhancing touch without being excessively jarring, which is preferred for offensive play.
As the official blade brand of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex exhibits superior craftsmanship. Players report high-quality materials and construction, suggesting durability and a premium feel. This attention to detail ensures reliable performance for high-level table tennis.
Technology
CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex incorporates advanced composite technology with integrated carbon fiber layers in its 5-ply construction. This design optimizes speed, rigidity, and power, while the 'Flex' engineering focuses on achieving high flexibility for exceptional spin. The blade allows the ball to sink into its surface, maximizing contact time for spin-oriented shots. As an official CTTA product, it adheres to stringent quality control, using high-grade woods and precise carbon integration for a superior playing instrument.
Similar Blades
STIGA Pro Carbon
STIGA Pro Carbon offers similar performance with high speed and spin ratings, featuring a 7-ply construction with carbon fiber. Both blades are designed for aggressive, offensive play, leveraging carbon technology for power. While CTTA Pro Tour Carbon Flex emphasizes flex for spin, STIGA Pro Carbon incorporates technologies like WRB and NCT for speed and spin enhancement.