Weight
83g
Thickness
7mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
155x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Hinoki Carbon III
Juic Hinoki Carbon III combines the natural flex and superior touch of Hinoki cypress with the power and stability of carbon layers. This 5-ply hybrid construction creates a fast, responsive blade with a broad sweet spot, designed for offensive players who value a dynamic balance between speed and control. It excels in generating spin and offers a versatile playing experience, making it a compelling choice for those seeking a lively yet manageable instrument for aggressive all-round play.
This 5-ply construction features three wood layers (Hinoki, Kiri, Hinoki) and two carbon fiber layers. The carbon layers are positioned adjacent to the wood core, providing stiffness and a larger sweet spot. The Hinoki outer plies offer a softer touch and enhanced feel, creating a hybrid structure aimed at balancing speed with control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Juic Hinoki Carbon III is a fast blade, fitting its OFF+ classification. The carbon layers provide a significant boost to its speed potential, enabling powerful drives and rapid attacks. Our testing shows it delivers the lively, hard-hitting response offensive players seek, making it effective for fast-paced rallies and finishing shots.
Despite its speed, the blade maintains a respectable level of control, largely credited to the soft, tactile Hinoki outer plies. This superior touch aids in maintaining precision during close-to-the-table play and defensive maneuvers. Players report that the feel helps them manage power effectively, though control can be subjective and influenced by rubber choice and individual technique.
The Hinoki outer plies impart a soft, distinctively tactile feel to the blade. It offers good dwell time and clear feedback on ball contact, aiding in spin generation and precise placement. The carbon layers add stability without making the overall sensation overly stiff, resulting in a balanced, medium-soft touch.
The combination of Hinoki and carbon typically produces a medium throw angle. This trajectory is effective for looping, allowing the ball to clear the net comfortably while maintaining strong forward momentum and penetration.
The presence of Hinoki wood contributes to a medium-long dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the blade slightly. This characteristic is beneficial for loading the ball with heavy spin on loops and serves, while the carbon provides a responsive snap for powerful shots.
The blade exhibits a medium-flexible character. The Hinoki outer plies provide crucial flex for spin generation and a comfortable feel, while the integrated carbon layers add stiffness, placing it on the stiffer side of medium. This balance supports both power and touch.
The hybrid construction produces a moderate level of vibration. Players can feel a clear sense of ball impact, which provides valuable feedback, while the carbon layers help stabilize the blade to prevent excessive or harsh vibrations during play.
The blade is considered to be of good quality, with well-integrated materials like Hinoki and carbon. TTSensei experts note the construction is durable and performs reliably for its category. While not positioned at the absolute premium tier, it represents solid value, offering consistent performance that satisfies most players in its target range.
Technology
Juic Hinoki Carbon III employs a classic 5-ply construction, sandwiching two layers of carbon fiber between three plies of wood, with Hinoki cypress forming the outer layers. This 'Hinoki Carbon' technology leverages the unique strengths of both materials: the soft touch, superior feel, and extended dwell time of the Hinoki, combined with the increased power, enlarged sweet spot, and structural stiffness provided by the carbon. The goal is to create a versatile offensive blade that is both fast and powerful, yet retains a high degree of control and spin-generation capability for dynamic play.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Schlager Carbon
Juic Hinoki Carbon III shares a very similar construction philosophy with the Butterfly Schlager Carbon. Both are 5-ply blades featuring Hinoki outer plies and carbon layers, targeting a comparable blend of speed, control, and tactile feel. The primary noted difference is that the Juic model is generally somewhat thinner than the Schlager Carbon.