Weight
81.5g
Thickness
5.25mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157.5x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Allround Classic
GEWO Allround Classic delivers a superb blend of control and versatility, living up to its name as a trusted choice for players with a varied game. It provides excellent feel and responsiveness, empowering you to execute everything from delicate pushes to powerful topspins. The emphasis on control and ball feedback makes it reliable for defensive safety while offering ample opportunities for offense. Its enduring popularity stems from consistent performance, making it a go-to blade for players who value adaptability and a solid connection with the ball.
This 5-ply all-wood construction follows a symmetrical pattern with limba outer plies for feel and ayous core plies for stability and control. The traditional layering creates a balanced playing characteristic that defines classic all-round blades, offering consistent feedback and reliable performance across all strokes.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
GEWO Allround Classic sits firmly in the all-round to slightly offensive category. It's fast enough to generate good pace on attacks, especially with modern rubbers, but retains enough control for slower, placement-oriented shots. This balance creates versatility for players who mix up their game, offering a speed that supports aggressive play without becoming unpredictable.
This blade excels in providing excellent feedback and security, allowing for precise ball placement and easy execution of delicate shots like pushes and blocks. Players maintain control even during fast exchanges, making it a primary reason for its popularity among developing and intermediate players. The high control rating translates to confidence in every stroke, from defensive chops to aggressive loops.
GEWO Allround Classic offers tremendous feel for the ball with a soft to medium-soft touch that lets players clearly sense ball contact. This tactile feedback is invaluable for developing players and those who rely on touch, allowing for precise shot execution and excellent connection with every stroke.
The throw angle sits in the medium to medium-high range, providing good arc on topspin shots without being excessively high. This balanced trajectory helps players generate effective spin while minimizing unforced errors, supporting both controlled and aggressive play.
The blade's high control and excellent ball feel create medium to long dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the blade for better spin generation and control. Players can feel the ball sticking to the blade, which is particularly beneficial for looping and defensive play where timing and touch are crucial.
Moderate flexibility allows for good dwell time that aids spin production and control, while still providing enough stiffness for adequate power on offensive shots. This balance between the soft feel of a very flexible blade and the stiffness required for attacking play makes it versatile across different stroke types.
As a traditional 5-ply all-wood blade focused on control, it transmits enough feedback without being overly jarring or numb. The construction minimizes excessive buzzing while still communicating ball impact to the hand, contributing to its good feel and player connection.
GEWO Allround Classic is generally considered a quality all-round blade with excellent feel and solid construction for its price point. Our testing shows it delivers reliable performance, though some players report that veneers can occasionally delaminate after rubber changes. Overall, it represents good value with consistent craftsmanship that meets the needs of most all-round players.
Technology
GEWO Allround Classic embodies traditional table tennis blade craftsmanship with a classic 5-ply all-wood construction. Carefully selected limba and ayous veneers work in harmony: limba in the outer plies provides desirable feel and surface hardness for spin, while ayous in the inner plies contributes stability, controlled flex, and characteristic dwell time. This construction prioritizes a harmonious balance between speed, control, and ball feedback, eschewing synthetic materials for a pure wood experience. GEWO's long-standing commitment to quality equipment since 1956 is evident in this time-tested design that serves versatile players seeking reliable performance.
Similar Blades
Stiga Allround Classic
Stiga Allround Classic serves as a direct benchmark for all-round blades, sharing a similar focus on control, feel, and versatility. Both 5-ply all-wood constructions offer reliable all-round performance with excellent touch and consistency. Players often compare these two when seeking a classic wood blade that provides safety in defense and opportunities in attack.
Yasaka Classic
Yasaka Classic presents another 5-ply all-wood alternative with comparable characteristics of excellent control, good feel, and balanced playing profile. Players looking for a similar all-round experience might consider the Yasaka Classic if they seek slightly different handling characteristics or brand preference while maintaining the core benefits of a traditional wood blade.