Weight
87g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Joola Aruna Off Plus
Joola Aruna OFF+ is a fast, aggressive blade designed for offensive players who demand a powerful yet controllable weapon. Developed with ITTF Star Aruna Quadri, it masterfully blends high speed with surprising feel, making it ideal for dynamic topspin rallies and precise attacks. Its 5+2 ply construction with carbon layers delivers explosive power, while the soft Hinoki outer plies provide excellent feedback and dwell for spin generation. The balanced feel and distinctive Nigerian flag handle make it a standout choice for intermediate to advanced attackers seeking to elevate their game without losing touch.
This symmetrical 5 wood + 2 carbon layer construction offers a balance of natural wood feel and carbon-enhanced performance. The outer Hinoki plies provide dwell and touch, the Kiri core offers lightness, and the carbon layers near the core add speed and expand the sweet spot.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Joola Aruna OFF+ lives up to its OFF+ rating as a very fast blade. The carbon layers provide a significant speed boost, making it excellent for generating powerful topspin shots and quick offensive attacks. Players find it particularly effective for creating high pace from mid-distance, allowing for aggressive shot-making that pressures opponents.
Despite its high speed, Aruna OFF+ retains commendable control. The soft Hinoki outer plies and thoughtful construction provide good feedback and a predictable response. Many players find it manageable for blocking and precise placement during fast exchanges, offering a level of tactical finesse often missing in pure power blades.
Aruna OFF+ offers a unique feel characterized by an underlying stiffness from the carbon, softened by the Hinoki outer layers. This creates a solid yet tactile impact, providing noticeable dwell and feedback that lets players feel the ball's contact distinctly.
Players can generate effective spin with a medium-high throw angle, which helps in clearing the net confidently with topspin shots while maintaining consistent offensive pressure.
The presence of soft Hinoki outer plies contributes to a good dwell time, allowing players more contact time to impart heavy spin on the ball. This is a key factor in its effective spin generation, especially during looping and topspin strokes.
The hybrid construction results in a medium-stiff flex profile. It's stiff enough to provide direct power and speed, yet retains enough give to properly engage the ball for spin generation, avoiding a completely rigid feel.
The blade transmits a noticeable, medium level of vibration upon ball contact. This feedback helps players sense the ball's trajectory and contact quality, contributing to its controllable nature without being excessively jarring.
This blade is regarded as having very good build quality. The use of materials like Hinoki and carbon, combined with a smooth finish, contributes to a premium feel and solid durability. Attention to detail in its construction is consistently noted, resulting in a reliable piece of equipment that holds up well to intense play.
Technology
Joola Aruna OFF+ utilizes a 5-ply wood construction augmented by two layers of carbon fiber in a 5+2 design. This engineering maximizes the benefits of both materials. The outer plies use Japanese Hinoki wood, prized for its soft feel, excellent dwell, and spin potential. Carbon fiber layers are strategically placed within the construction to enhance stiffness and speed while preserving much of the natural wood sensation. The goal is to deliver offensive power for aggressive shots while retaining sufficient control and feedback for precise play, making it well-suited for the modern plastic ball game.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Aruna Quadri
Aruna Quadri, the ITTF Star Award winner in 2014, was instrumental in developing this blade series and has used it in major competitions like the 2014 World Cup. His aggressive, topspin-heavy style—featuring powerful forehand attacks and dynamic shot-making—aligns perfectly with the blade's speed and spin capabilities. The balanced control allows him to execute his signature powerful strokes with precision.
Similar Blades
Joola Rossi Emotion
TTSensei experts note the Aruna OFF+ shares a very similar composition and construction philosophy with the Joola Rossi Emotion. Both feature a 5+2 ply structure with carbon and Hinoki outer plies, aiming to deliver a comparable blend of speed, control, and tactile feel, making the Rossi Emotion a compelling alternative within the same performance family.
DHS Long 5
Players often compare the Aruna OFF+ to blades like the DHS Long 5 when discussing dwell time and overall feel. While the Long 5 uses different outer woods (Limba/Ayous), both are hybrid blades prized for their control and spin potential. The choice may come down to preference for the specific touch of Hinoki versus Limba and the resulting subtle differences in speed and throw angle.