Weight
65g
Plies
5-ply
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Handle-Heavy
Cortan Super Light
Juic Cortan Super Light is a 5-ply all-wood blade built for players who prioritize a lightweight and forgiving feel. Its unique balsa wood core delivers exceptionally low weight and a soft touch, making it highly maneuverable and easy to control. This design supports precise placement and consistent shot-making, offering a comfortable platform for developing an all-around game. The blade's gentle feedback and forgiving nature make it an excellent choice for players focused on touch, spin, and controlled offensive play.
The 5-ply construction follows a symmetrical pattern with a balsa wood core. This central balsa layer is key to reducing weight and creating a soft feel, while the surrounding wood plies provide the necessary structure, stability, and a degree of responsiveness to complete the blade's character.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
With a speed rating of 7.5, the Cortan Super Light sits comfortably in the Allround category. It provides enough pace for controlled offensive play but isn't built for blistering speed. Players who can generate their own power through stroke mechanics will find it offers sufficient acceleration, while its primary focus remains on stability and predictability.
Control is where this blade truly shines, earning an 8.3 rating. Its lightweight nature and soft feel translate into excellent maneuverability and precision, allowing for accurate ball placement with minimal effort. This high level of control makes it forgiving and easy to use, instilling confidence during intricate strokes and tactical play.
Players report a distinctly soft feeling, attributed directly to the balsa wood core. This medium-soft character provides a comfortable, forgiving touch on the ball, enhancing dwell time and making it easier to feel and control the contact.
The combination of a soft feel and good dwell time typically produces a medium-high throw angle. This helps shots clear the net comfortably with topspin, making it effective for looping and arc-based attacks from mid-distance.
The soft feel and balsa core contribute to a noticeably good dwell time. This allows the ball to stay on the racket face longer, giving players more time to impart spin and control, which is particularly beneficial for controlled topspin and looping techniques.
The blade exhibits a moderate to high level of flexibility. The soft balsa core allows for good ball pocketing, where the blade slightly wraps around the ball upon impact. This flex aids in spin generation and provides a catapult effect, especially on fuller strokes, adding a dynamic element to its controlled nature.
Vibration feedback is moderate, rated at a 5. Players will feel a clear but not harsh sensation upon ball contact. This level of feedback is consistent with the blade's soft profile, providing useful tactile information without being distracting or uncomfortable.
While direct quality metrics are limited, the consistent praise for its unique construction and feel suggests a well-made product for its intended purpose. Details like the potential use of a cork handle indicate attention to player comfort. Our assessment places its build quality in the good range, suitable for its niche as a specialized control blade.
Technology
Juic Cortan Super Light's core technology is its balsa wood core. Balsa is renowned for its extremely low density and softness. By centering the construction around this material, Juic creates a blade that is exceptionally lightweight, prioritizing maneuverability and a unique soft feel over raw power. This design philosophy enhances dwell time and provides a comfortable, tactile playing experience, facilitating precise ball placement and spin-oriented play distinct from blades using denser woods or composite materials.
Similar Blades
Juic Light Offense III
Both the Cortan Super Light and the Light Offense III are positioned as lightweight, control-oriented options within the Juic lineup. They share a target audience of players seeking enhanced maneuverability. The key difference lies in feel; the Cortan Super Light is defined by its distinct soft, balsa-core sensation, while the Light Offense III offers a different, potentially more standard, all-round wood feel.
Juic Euro Cut
The Euro Cut presents an alternative progression within the Juic brand. While the Cortan Super Light is soft and controlled, the Euro Cut is known for a much harder feel and higher inherent speed. It serves as a logical next step for a player who enjoys Juic's craftsmanship but seeks more direct power and a firmer impact without sacrificing a high degree of control.