Nobilis PBO-c

Nobilis PBO-c delivers significant speed tailored for offensive play. The PBO-c fibers and responsive Hinoki outer plies create a powerful catapult effect, enabling strong acceleration and forceful shots. While not the absolute fastest blade available, it provides more than enough pace for aggressive tactics, especially effective in close to mid-distance exchanges where its power can be fully utilized.

Despite its offensive nature, this blade offers a high level of control. The construction provides clear feedback and minimizes harsh vibrations, allowing for precise shot placement and confident touch play. This balance makes it suitable for players who want to maintain accuracy while executing powerful loops and drives, with many finding it excellent for serve receive and short game maneuvers.

The blade delivers a lively, direct feel with good feedback to the hand. While the Hinoki outer plies provide some softness and dwell, the PBO-c fibers and overall construction create a medium-hard character that enables powerful strokes while maintaining solid connection with the ball throughout contact.

The material combination and construction produce a medium-high throw angle that helps generate heavy spin and effectively clear the net during offensive loops and drives. This trajectory supports an attacking style that emphasizes spin and arc in offensive rallies.

Thick Hinoki outer veneers contribute to good dwell time, allowing for effective spin generation and control during strokes. Players report it provides sufficient contact for spin-oriented play, though some note pairing with rubbers that naturally offer more dwell can optimize this characteristic for specific playing styles.

This is a relatively stiff blade due to the PBO-c fibers and construction, which facilitates fast, direct shots with a pronounced catapult effect. The stiffness supports a more direct playing style focused on power and immediate response rather than flexible, looping strokes that rely on blade bending.

PBO-c fibers provide excellent vibration-dampening properties, resulting in a solid, direct feel without excessive or uncomfortable feedback. This low vibration level enhances control and player comfort during aggressive play, making it easier to focus on shot placement rather than managing blade feedback.

Nobilis PBO-c showcases superior build quality with premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship. The combination of Japanese Hinoki, advanced PBO-c fibers, and careful assembly results in a durable, aesthetically pleasing blade that performs consistently. Its premium positioning is evident in every detail, from the finish to the reliable performance that players can depend on match after match.