Weight
91g
Thickness
6.7mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x153
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Aruna Carbon Basic
GEWO Aruna Carbon Basic is an offensive table tennis blade designed for players who want power without losing control. Developed with Quadri Aruna, it excels at powerful topspin variations, precise blocking, and sharp counter-hits. Its hybrid construction blends three wood plies with two carbon layers, creating a dynamic and accessible tool for aggressive players looking to elevate their attacking game with consistent, reliable performance.
The blade uses a 5-ply construction with layers arranged from outer to inner: wood, carbon, wood, carbon, and a wood core. This symmetrical hybrid structure leverages carbon for stiffness and speed while the wood plies provide damping and touch, creating a balanced offensive performance.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
GEWO Aruna Carbon Basic operates in the top tier of speed, delivering significant pace ideal for aggressive attacks, powerful smashes, and fast counter-hits. The integrated carbon layers are key to this high-speed output, providing the explosive power offensive players crave while maintaining a consistent response.
Despite its high speed, the Aruna Carbon Basic maintains excellent control, offering good feedback and predictability. This allows players to place the ball accurately and execute controlled shots even during aggressive rallies. The blend of wood and carbon creates a versatile platform where power and precision coexist effectively.
The Aruna Carbon Basic delivers a medium-hard feel, balancing the stiffness from its carbon layers with a degree of sensitivity. This provides a solid, direct connection to the ball, favoring powerful shots while still offering some feedback for touch play.
The throw angle is medium-high, facilitating powerful topspin shots with a good, arcing trajectory. This characteristic supports aggressive looping and spin-oriented attacks, helping players generate depth and penetration.
As a carbon blade optimized for speed, dwell time is moderate. It's not designed for extreme dwell like some all-wood blades, but the wood plies integrated with carbon offer sufficient dwell for effective spin generation on topspin shots.
This blade leans toward the stiffer side due to its carbon layers, which prioritize direct ball transfer and power. The reduced flexibility aids in explosive shots and stable blocking, suiting an offensive, direct-hitting style.
Vibration is medium, providing clear feedback without being overly harsh. The hybrid construction helps moderate the vibration typical of carbon blades, giving players enough sensation to feel the ball without discomfort.
GEWO Aruna Carbon Basic is recognized as a well-constructed blade with solid finishing and good durability. Players report satisfaction with its build quality relative to its price point, noting it feels robust and reliable during intense play sessions.
Technology
GEWO Aruna Carbon Basic embodies a player-driven design philosophy, developed in collaboration with Quadri Aruna to meet the demands of top-level offensive play. Its construction strategically layers three wood veneers with two carbon plies, a hybrid approach that amplifies speed and power while preserving essential control and feel. This design enables potent topspin variations and aggressive shots, translating professional performance needs into an accessible blade for a wide range of attacking players.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Quadri Aruna
Quadri Aruna, the renowned Nigerian table tennis star and GEWO legend, was instrumental in developing the Aruna Carbon Basic. His input as a top-tier offensive player, known for powerful forehand topspins and a dynamic style, ensured the blade is optimized for aggressive play. The design reflects his need for speed, spin, and control to execute powerful topspin variations, precise blocks, and decisive counter-attacks at the highest level.
Similar Blades
GEWO Aruna Hinoki Carbon
GEWO Aruna Hinoki Carbon is a more premium variant in the Aruna line, featuring a Hinoki outer ply. It shares the offensive DNA and player association with Quadri Aruna but typically offers a slightly softer feel and enhanced touch due to the Hinoki, whereas the Basic model focuses on a more direct carbon feel and aggressive, straightforward performance.
Victas Black Balsa 5.0
Victas Black Balsa 5.0 represents a different approach to offensive blades, utilizing balsa wood for lightness and a unique feel combined with carbon. In contrast, the Aruna Carbon Basic employs a more traditional wood-carbon composite construction, offering distinct feel and damping characteristics, often resulting in a more direct and powerful response compared to the balsa-based design.