Mattenet OFF

Joola Mattenet OFF is designed for offensive play, indicated by its 'OFF' designation and high speed rating. The Aramid Carbon (PBA-C) layers contribute significantly to its speed, allowing for powerful shots and fast rallies. The outer wood layers help retain a degree of control and spin, making it highly effective for aggressive attacking play where pace is a priority.

While primarily an offensive blade, Mattenet OFF offers a respectable level of control attributed to its Kiri core and softer outer wood veneers. This balance allows players to execute precise shots and maintain consistency during rallies, even when playing with high power. The control is sufficient for players who rely on placement and variation in their attacks, providing a stable platform.

Players report a direct feel due to the Aramid Carbon layers, which provides stability and power. The fiber feeling is noted to be weaker than some premium composite families, and there's more vibration feedback. This creates a feel that is not overly dampened, offering good tactile response though perhaps not as refined as top-tier blades.

The combination of fast composite layers and a design aimed at aggressive topspin play suggests a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates powerful attacking shots with a good arc, helping players generate heavy spin and depth in their rallies.

The combination of softer outer wood veneers (Koto, Limba) is intended to provide a degree of dwell time, allowing for good spin generation on serves and loops. While the composite layers enhance speed, the wood layers help prolong ball contact slightly compared to pure composite blades, aiding in spin creation for a medium dwell effect.

The Aramid Carbon (PBA-C) layers contribute to the blade's stiffness, providing a solid foundation for powerful shots. However, the inclusion of wood veneers and the specific composition of PBA-C likely result in a medium-stiff flexibility, balancing power with some ability to absorb vibrations and generate spin.

Our testing shows the Mattenet OFF has more vibration feeling than some premium composite blade families. While not necessarily negative, this indicates a more pronounced vibration feedback, which could be perceived as more lively or less dampened depending on player preference, placing it in the medium-high range.

The blade is constructed with a combination of wood and Aramid Carbon (PBA-C) layers, indicating a modern manufacturing approach. TTSensei experts note good build quality suitable for offensive play, though some players report more vibration than premium blades. This places it in the good category for overall craftsmanship and durability.