Weight
77g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x151
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Bloodhound
Dr. Neubauer Bloodhound is a specialized table tennis blade engineered for players who utilize long pips or Anti-Spin rubbers. It masterfully blends control with disruptive capability, significantly reducing incoming speed and generating troublesome, wobbly ball trajectories. While a prime choice for defensive and tactical players, it also provides ample power for offensive shots when paired with suitable inverted or pips-out rubbers. Its hybrid construction delivers a tangible ball feel often missing in other carbon blades, making it a versatile and modern tool for combination play.
Bloodhound features a 5-ply construction with two carbon layers sandwiched between three wood plies, typically including Spruce and Ayous. This hybrid composition balances the control and feel of wood with the increased speed, stiffness, and dwell time offered by carbon.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Bloodhound is generally considered an ALL- to ALL+ blade, indicating a moderate to slightly above-average speed. While its primary function is control and speed reduction, the carbon layers provide enough power for offensive shots when needed. Its adaptable speed allows for both defensive blocking and effective attacking strokes, especially when paired with modern rubbers.
Control is a paramount characteristic of the Bloodhound. It excels in facilitating precise placement, short game finesse, and the execution of deceptive strokes with long pips and Anti-Spin rubbers. The blade's design prioritizes keeping the ball on the table, offering players confidence in their passive game and a smooth transition to offense.
Despite the presence of carbon, Bloodhound offers a good vibration and a tangible feel of the ball. This pleasant sensation during impacts is appreciated by players who rely on touch, especially those using pips or Anti-Spin rubbers, distinguishing it from stiffer, more numb carbon blades.
For players using long pips or Anti-Spin, the blade's throw angle is conducive to producing low, disruptive shots. When used with inverted rubbers for offensive play, it offers a controllable medium throw angle suitable for looping and hitting.
Bloodhound offers good dwell time, which is crucial for spin-reversal with long pips and Anti-Spin rubbers. This allows players to effectively neutralize the pace of incoming shots and generate heavy backspin or disruptive trajectories. The dwell time also aids control for short game and soft blocks.
The blade offers a good balance of flexibility and stiffness. It's not overly stiff, which allows for good feel and control, yet firm enough due to the carbon layers to provide sufficient power for attacking shots and stability for blocking. This medium flexibility contributes to its all-round capabilities.
Unlike many carbon blades that can feel dead, Bloodhound provides noticeable vibration feedback. This characteristic is highly valued by players who need to feel the ball's contact for precise control and effective spin generation, particularly with specialized rubbers.
Dr. Neubauer Bloodhound is consistently described as a well-built blade. The use of carefully selected plywood materials, including specific wood types like Spruce and Ayous, along with carbon layers, contributes to its perceived quality and durability. Players often comment positively on the craftsmanship and the overall feel.
Technology
Dr. Neubauer Bloodhound incorporates a 5-ply hybrid construction with three wood plies and two embedded carbon layers. This design is specifically engineered to enhance the performance of long pips and Anti-Spin rubbers. The carbon layers are strategically placed to provide increased speed and dwell time, thereby amplifying spin reversal during blocks and creating a more pronounced 'wobble' effect on chops. This construction aims to deliver a balance between the controlled, sensitive feel of traditional wood blades and the enhanced dynamism that carbon can offer, making it a modern tool for disruptive and tactical players.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Dr. Herbert Neubauer
Dr. Herbert Neubauer, the founder and namesake of the brand, is known to use blades from his own product line. While specific competition equipment may evolve, the Bloodhound's design philosophy aligns with his brand's focus on specialized rubbers for defensive and disruptive play, often used to demonstrate the effectiveness of his innovative rubber designs.
Similar Blades
Dr. Neubauer Matador Texa (OFF-)
The Matador Texa, like the Bloodhound, is designed with a focus on effectiveness for pimple-out and Anti-Spin rubbers. While Bloodhound is more controlled and defensive-oriented (ALL-), the Matador Texa offers a slightly faster offensive profile (OFF-) while still maintaining excellent performance characteristics for these specialized rubbers, making it a suitable alternative for players seeking more direct attacking power from a similar blade concept.