Weight
88g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Dragon King
The Giant Dragon Dragon King is a high-performance table tennis blade designed for advanced players seeking a perfect balance of speed and control. Its hybrid construction combines premium wood layers with advanced fiber materials to create a responsive and stable hitting platform. The blade offers excellent feel and dwell time, making it suitable for both offensive and all-round playing styles. With its professional-grade craftsmanship and attention to detail, the Dragon King delivers consistent performance across all strokes.
The 7-ply construction uses a symmetrical Limba-carbon-ayous core design. Two carbon fiber layers are positioned between the outer Limba veneers and the thick ayous core, creating a balanced structure that combines the feel of natural wood with the enhanced performance of composite materials.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Dragon King delivers above-average speed that supports aggressive play without being uncontrollably fast. The fiber layers provide good energy transfer for powerful shots, while the wood core maintains enough dwell to keep the ball on the racket. This creates a blade that's fast enough for winners but not so explosive that it sacrifices consistency on medium-power strokes.
Despite its speed rating, Dragon King maintains impressive control through its balanced construction. The blade offers predictable responses and good feedback, allowing players to place shots accurately. The medium dwell time helps with spin generation and touch shots, while the stable feel prevents unwanted vibrations that can disrupt precision.
Dragon King provides a medium-hard feel that's crisp and direct without being overly stiff. There's enough give to sense ball contact clearly, but the blade maintains a solid foundation that transmits power efficiently. The feedback is clean and informative, helping players adjust their strokes based on tactile response.
The medium throw angle makes Dragon King adaptable to various playing styles. It provides enough lift for consistent looping over the net while maintaining a controllable trajectory for drives and blocks.
With a rating of 7/10, Dragon King offers medium dwell time that supports spin-oriented play while maintaining good speed. The blade holds the ball just long enough for effective brushing contact on loops, but releases quickly enough for flat hits and drives.
At 5/10 flexibility, Dragon King sits in the medium range with enough give for ball pocketing but sufficient stiffness for direct power transfer. This balance makes it versatile for both brushing and hitting techniques without favoring one extreme over the other.
Vibration is well-controlled at 4/10, providing enough feedback to sense ball contact without excessive shaking. The hybrid construction dampens unwanted frequencies while preserving the essential tactile information players need for stroke adjustment.
Giant Dragon has crafted a professional-quality blade with excellent materials and construction. The finish is smooth with consistent layer alignment, and the handle ergonomics provide comfortable grip options. While not at the absolute premium tier of some top brands, it represents outstanding value with durability that withstands regular competitive play.
Technology
Dragon King incorporates Giant Dragon's advanced fiber integration technology that optimizes the interaction between wood and composite materials. The specific fiber placement enhances stability while maintaining natural wood feel, and the specialized adhesive systems create a unified blade structure that performs consistently across the entire surface. This technology focuses on reducing dead spots and improving energy transfer efficiency.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Various Regional Players
While not widely used by top international professionals, Dragon King has gained popularity among regional competitive players and coaches who appreciate its balanced characteristics. These players often choose it for its versatility in training and match situations where both control and offensive capability are needed.
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