Chen Defender

Joola Chen Defender is engineered as a control-oriented defensive blade, prioritizing precision over raw power. Players report its speed sits in the low to medium range, providing enough pace for controlled attacking shots and modern defensive play without sacrificing stability. The inclusion of specialized layers helps moderate the speed, ensuring you have ample time for placement and reaction. This makes it excellent for chopping and blocking, where controlled, consistent ball contact is more valuable than outright velocity.

Control is the defining characteristic of the Chen Defender. Its oversized head, specialized layer construction, and wood composition are meticulously designed for exceptional ball feedback and placement accuracy. TTSensei experts note this blade offers a tremendous feel, allowing for precise execution of chops, blocks, and pushes with remarkable consistency. The design prioritizes a stable, predictable response that gives defensive players complete confidence to exploit an opponent's weaknesses and control the rally's tempo.

Chen Defender provides a medium feel that is both responsive and forgiving. The combination of wood veneers and the Enzo glue layer creates a soft yet solid contact sensation, offering excellent ball feedback. This allows players to clearly gauge spin and placement, which is crucial for the nuanced touch required in defensive play.

Designed for consistency and control, the blade produces a medium-low throw angle. This facilitates flat, controlled chops and pushes, keeping the ball low and predictable. It still allows for effective topspin shots when needed, but the primary trajectory supports a defensive, placement-oriented game.

Engineered for control, this blade promotes a longer dwell time. The construction emphasizes ball grip and a cushioned contact, allowing for better spin generation on chops and controlled loops. This extended contact provides more time to react and shape your shots, a significant advantage for defensive strategies.

Our testing shows a medium-high level of flexibility, which is beneficial for defensive play. This flex aids in generating dwell time and spin on chops, while also providing a forgiving quality that helps with control on blocks and pushes. It contributes to the overall feeling of connectedness with the ball.

The blade offers a medium level of vibration. The integrated Black-Cloth layers are designed to reduce excessive harshness while preserving enough feedback to feel the ball contact clearly. It provides informative sensation without being distracting or overly muted, ideal for maintaining touch during long rallies.

Built with high-quality materials and construction techniques, Joola Chen Defender exhibits excellent craftsmanship and durability. The collaboration with a world-class player like Chen Weixing ensures it meets professional standards. Players consistently praise its solid build, consistent performance, and the premium feel delivered by its specialized layers. It's a reliable piece of equipment that withstands rigorous play while maintaining its characteristic control and feedback over time.