Weight
81.25g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
156x152
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Eagle Carbon
Joola Eagle Carbon is a hybrid offensive blade built for aggressive players who thrive on powerful loops and smashes from mid-distance. Its carbon-enhanced construction delivers impressive speed and a noticeably larger sweet spot, providing a forgiving feel that helps maintain control during fast rallies. The blade offers a direct, slightly woody touch with well-managed vibration, making it a competitive choice for intermediate to advanced attackers seeking a balance of power and connection.
This symmetrical 5-ply construction sandwiches two carbon fiber layers between wood plies. The outer Fineline and inner Kiri wood provide feel and control, while the carbon layers increase speed, stiffness, and sweet spot size.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Eagle Carbon delivers extreme speed, rating at the high end of the offensive spectrum. Its carbon layers provide explosive power for drives and smashes, though it sits just below the absolute fastest blades available. Players report it feels very fast in aggressive play.
For a blade this fast, control is surprisingly good. The enlarged sweet spot and balanced construction help with blocking and general play, especially when paired with suitable rubbers. However, its high speed can challenge precise placement at times, requiring good technique.
Eagle Carbon offers a blend of direct feedback with a slight woody sensation. The carbon provides stiffness, but it doesn't feel excessively hard, allowing for a reasonable connection with the ball on impact.
The blade produces a medium to high throw angle, which facilitates powerful drives and smashes with a good trajectory, ideal for mid-distance attacking play.
Dwell time is relatively short, which is typical for fast offensive blades. The ball doesn't linger long on the surface, but pairing with softer rubbers can help enhance spin and grip for players who want more dwell.
The blade is generally stiff due to its carbon layers, contributing to its high speed. However, some players note it's not as rigid as other carbon options, offering a slight flex that can aid in looping and feeling the ball.
Vibration is well-managed for a carbon blade. The Kiri wood core and design elements absorb some harshness, providing a more comfortable feel. The larger sweet spot also contributes to lower perceived vibration during play.
This is a well-crafted blade with quality materials. The integration of carbon with Fineline and Kiri wood is effective, resulting in a solid, reactive playing feel that offers good performance for its category.
Technology
Joola Eagle Carbon utilizes a hybrid construction that layers carbon within a traditional wood frame. This design aims to boost speed and significantly enlarge the sweet spot, offering more power and a forgiving feel. Materials like Fineline and Kiri wood are chosen to balance carbon's stiffness with natural wood feel, creating a blade that delivers an offensive edge while maintaining manageable control and connection.
Similar Blades
Timo Boll T5000
Some players find a similarity in feel and performance profile, particularly regarding stiffness and carbon integration, making it a comparable option for those familiar with Butterfly's offerings.
Tibhar Carbon Shot / Tibhar Samsonov Stratus Carbon
These blades are often suggested as alternatives that may offer better overall feel and a more balanced performance. The Carbon Shot is noted for its good feel in a 7-ply construction, while the Stratus Carbon is praised for blending speed, spin, and control effectively.