Weight
80g
Thickness
7.85mm
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
World Champion OFF-
Dr. Neubauer World Champion OFF- is a 5-ply all-wood blade engineered for dynamic attacking play with a strong emphasis on control. It excels for players using combination setups with pimple-out or Anti-Spin rubbers, offering a balanced blend of speed and precision. The blade's special heat treatment creates a unique medium-soft feel, allowing for powerful topspin and hitting strokes close to the table while maintaining outstanding control for short game and disruptive blocking. Its versatility makes it a top choice for modern attackers who value placement and tactical variety.
This 5-ply all-wood construction features Limba outer layers that provide a good base for spin generation. The middle layers use thicker Ayous wood, while the core consists of a specially selected soft, light wood that enhances dwell time and control. Combined with the heat treatment, this layered structure creates a blade that feels relatively stiff yet offers soft playing characteristics and outstanding control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
As an OFF- classified blade, it delivers solid speed for attacking play, effective for dynamic hitting and looping from close to mid-distance. Our testing shows it provides a fast OFF- experience that supports aggressive strokes, though players report it may lack the extreme power needed for consistent play far from the table.
Control is where this blade truly excels, offering outstanding precision that belies its offensive classification. The special heat treatment and all-wood construction create exceptional feel for placement shots, blocking, and short game tactics. This high level of control makes it particularly effective for players using specialized rubbers who rely on precise shot execution.
Despite its relative stiffness, the blade offers a distinctly medium-soft feel thanks to the special heat treatment process. This creates excellent ball feedback and dwell time, providing a tactile connection that's particularly beneficial for players using combination setups or specialized rubbers who need precise touch.
The blade produces a medium throw angle that provides versatile trajectory options. This balanced arc supports both controlled placement shots and more aggressive attacking strokes, adapting well to different tactical situations.
The blade provides good dwell time that enhances control and spin generation, especially when paired with inverted rubbers. This extended contact allows for better ball grip on the racket surface, facilitating more effective spin production and precise placement during rallies.
This is a relatively stiff blade with minimal perceived flexibility, which contributes to direct power transmission during strokes. The stiffness supports offensive play while the heat treatment and construction work together to maintain the soft feel and control characteristics.
Vibration levels are moderate, offering sufficient tactile feedback without becoming distracting during offensive play. The relatively stiff construction provides clear sensation while maintaining stability for powerful strokes.
The World Champion OFF- demonstrates very good craftsmanship with a solid finish and reliable construction. Players report it as well-made with decent quality throughout, though specific manufacturing details remain limited. The blade maintains consistent performance characteristics that reflect careful attention to design and production standards.
Technology
The World Champion OFF- utilizes a special heat treatment process applied to its wood layers, creating a unique combination of relative stiffness and soft playing feel. This treatment enhances control and dwell time while maintaining offensive capabilities. The construction features carefully selected wood plies: outer Limba layers for spin generation, Ayous middle plies for structure, and a soft, light wood core that contributes to the blade's control characteristics. This technology optimizes performance for modern attacking play, particularly benefiting combination bat users who need both power and precision.
Similar Blades
Dr. Neubauer World Champion Carbon
The World Champion Carbon adds two carbon fiber layers to the original design, creating a stiffer and more powerful blade for aggressive topspin play. While it increases stiffness and power, it aims to maintain high control through the same heat treatment process, offering a more offensive option that still provides a relatively soft feel for players seeking enhanced speed without completely sacrificing touch.
Dr. Neubauer Matador Texa
The Matador Texa serves as another offensive blade from Dr. Neubauer designed for players using pimple-out or Anti-Spin rubbers, sharing a similar target audience with the World Champion OFF-. While specific comparison details are limited, both blades cater to combination players seeking offensive capabilities with maintained control, with the Matador Texa also offering a carbon variant for those desiring additional stiffness and power.