Weight
170g
Thickness
6.3mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
155x154
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Joola Carbon Pro
Joola Carbon Pro delivers a performance-oriented experience for offensive players who want speed, spin, and control in one package. Its 5+2 ply hybrid construction uses carbon layers to boost power and stability, while the proprietary Carbowood Technology aims to expand the sweet spot and dampen vibration for better accuracy. Typically pre-assembled with ITTF-approved JOOLA 4 YOU rubbers on a 1.9mm sponge, it's a solid choice for players moving from recreational to competitive play. The ergonomic flared handle ensures a secure, comfortable grip during aggressive rallies.
The 5+2 construction features five wood plies and two carbon layers in a symmetrical arrangement. This hybrid design aims to combine the dwell time and feel of wood with the stiffness, speed, and enlarged sweet spot provided by carbon fiber. The exact wood types are not consistently specified.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Joola Carbon Pro is a very fast blade, built for aggressive offensive play. The integrated carbon layers provide a substantial power boost, enabling explosive attacking shots. Players report it adds significant pace to drives and loops, making it ideal for those who want to dictate the tempo of the rally with speed.
Control on the Carbon Pro is good, particularly for an offensive-oriented blade. The enlarged sweet spot from its technology aids in consistent contact, which helps with accuracy on powerful strokes. However, TTSensei experts note that precise, delicate ball placement can be challenging compared to pure control blades, positioning it as a tool for offensive control rather than defensive finesse.
The feel is generally medium-hard to hard, characterized by significant stiffness from the carbon layers. While the technology aims to reduce vibration for a cleaner impact, some players find the direct wood feedback is muted, resulting in a solid, crisp sensation on contact.
The combination of speed and stiffness produces a medium-high throw angle, which is excellent for launching aggressive loops and drives with good arc over the net.
Carbon layers typically shorten dwell time, but the Carbon Pro's technology creates a larger sweet spot that promotes better ball contact. This results in a medium dwell time that is effective for generating spin, especially when compared to stiffer all-carbon blades.
This is a stiff blade. The carbon fiber integration provides rigidity that excels for powerful, direct shots but offers less flexibility for soft touch play, which is typical for offensive carbon hybrids.
A key design goal of the Carbowood Technology is to minimize vibration. Our testing confirms it provides a medium level of dampening, reducing unwanted hand shock and contributing to a cleaner, more accurate feel on impact.
Built with quality materials and solid workmanship, the Joola Carbon Pro is a durable and reliable blade suited for competitive play. The construction feels sturdy, and the integration of wood with carbon layers, along with the included rubber, contributes to a consistent performance that holds up over time.
Technology
Joola Carbon Pro centers on its Carbowood Technology, a carbon-based system designed to minimize vibration and significantly expand the blade's sweet spot. This integration enhances rigidity and power while aiming to improve accuracy and provide a more comfortable feel. The blade is also paired with ITTF-approved JOOLA 4 YOU rubber featuring a 1.9mm sponge, engineered to offer a balanced blend of speed and spin suitable for offensive play styles.
Similar Blades
Joola Carbon X Pro
Another offensive carbon blade from Joola, the Carbon X Pro is marketed for players seeking dynamism, maximum spin, and speed. It may incorporate newer technology like Micron rubbers and a Centro Balance system for optimized weight distribution, offering a slightly different performance profile within the same family.
Killerspin JET200
Some players have compared the performance of the Carbon Pro to the Killerspin JET200, suggesting that in certain aspects, such as overall playability for its category, the Carbon Pro performs similarly to this more budget-friendly racket option.