Weight
86.1g
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Flame Fast
Joola Flame Fast delivers a potent offensive blend of speed and control, engineered for aggressive players. Its 5-ply all-wood construction features a 0.8mm Hinoki outer layer enhanced by JOOLA's BURNtec finishing, creating exceptional stiffness and above-average control. The blade utilizes Awan and Kiri wood layers to generate maximum power for topspin shots, while Wing Shaft Integration (WSI) technology merges the handle into the blade for enhanced stability and a comfortable rounded edge grip. This design proves that high speed and precise control can coexist, giving players the confidence to dominate the table.
This 5-ply construction utilizes a thicker Kiri core for power and flexibility, flanked by Awan layers for a good balance of speed and feel. The thin, premium Hinoki outer veneers, enhanced by BURNtec treatment, provide stiffness and a crisp feel for powerful offensive strokes.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Joola Flame Fast lives up to its name as a very fast blade. The combination of stiff Hinoki outer layers, BURNtec treatment, and 5-ply construction enables aggressive attacks and powerful shots. It excels at generating speed for direct attacks and fast topspin, making it a top choice for players who want to dictate the pace of the game.
Despite its high speed, Flame Fast offers excellent control. This comes from its balanced construction, the feel provided by Hinoki wood, and the BURNtec finishing which contributes to stiffness and predictable ball response. Players can execute controlled placement and effective short game play, even during fast exchanges.
The blade offers a relatively stiff feel due to the BURNtec treated Hinoki outer layers and its offensive orientation. While some players report minimal vibration, the overall sensation leans toward direct and responsive rather than soft and dampened, providing crisp feedback on contact.
Given its offensive nature and speed-focused design, Flame Fast likely imparts a medium-high throw angle, facilitating powerful topspin shots with good trajectory that clears the net comfortably while maintaining attacking pressure.
As a fast, stiff blade designed for offensive play, the dwell time is on the shorter side, allowing for quick counter-attacks and direct power shots. However, the Hinoki outer plies might offer slightly longer dwell than some other fast, stiff blades, giving a touch more time for spin generation.
Joola Flame Fast is described as having excellent stiffness. This inherent stiffness is a key factor in its high speed and direct feel, making it a less flexible blade specifically designed for aggressive, powerful strokes that require immediate response.
Player feedback on vibration is mixed. While the blade's stiffness and BURNtec treatment suggest it might transmit more vibration, some users report minimal vibration, possibly due to the construction and WSI technology that helps dampen unwanted feedback.
Flame Fast is generally perceived as a high-quality blade. The BURNtec technology involves heating veneers to over 200°C to create an almost warp-free and exceptionally stiff blade. The use of premium materials like Hinoki wood points to a focus on craftsmanship and durability that players can rely on.
Technology
Joola Flame Fast incorporates innovative BURNtec technology where outer wood veneers are heated to over 200°C in a special kiln. This process removes moisture, resulting in an almost warp-free blade with excellent stiffness and enhanced playing characteristics. Additionally, the blade features Wing Shaft Integration (WSI) technology which merges the handle directly into the blade to increase stability and provides a comfortable, rounded edge grip for enhanced player comfort. These technologies optimize the blade's speed, control, and overall feel for aggressive, offensive play.
Similar Blades
Joola Rosskopf Fire
Joola Rosskopf Fire shares a similar offensive profile as part of JOOLA's performance-oriented blade series. While the Flame series emphasizes speed and control through BURNtec, the Rosskopf series also aims for strong offensive capabilities. Some players note differences in feel compared to other JOOLA blades, but both are positioned for aggressive play with slightly different characteristics.
Joola Flame Extreme
Joola Flame Extreme is part of the same Flame series but leans toward extreme speed. Featuring a 5-ply construction with Limba, Ause, and Kiri veneers, it offers even more speed than Flame Fast with medium to high control and a slightly top-heavy balance. This makes it a good alternative for players seeking maximum pace, though potentially with a slight compromise on control compared to Flame Fast.