Weight
84g
Thickness
6.7mm
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
KTL (LKT) Lord of the Speed
KTL Lord of the Speed is an aggressive 7-ply hybrid blade built for offensive players who demand maximum pace. Its construction combines five wood layers with two carbon layers and a balsa core, creating a stiff, fast platform ideal for powerful topspins and smashes. The hollow handle promotes a head-heavy balance, enhancing attacking momentum and expanding the sweet spot. Designed for intermediate to advanced attackers, it delivers explosive speed while maintaining surprising control with the right rubber pairing.
The construction follows a symmetrical pattern with Ayous wood outer layers, followed by carbon reinforcement, a balsa wood core, then carbon and Ayous again. This placement keeps carbon away from the surface for better feel while maintaining stiffness, with the lightweight balsa core helping manage overall weight.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Lord of the Speed lives up to its name with explosive pace that ranks among the fastest available. The carbon-reinforced, stiff construction translates to immediate ball acceleration, making it perfect for ending points quickly. Players who thrive on aggressive, fast-paced attacking will find this blade delivers all the power needed for overwhelming drives and smashes.
For a blade with such high speed, Lord of the Speed offers a respectable level of control. The feedback from the carbon layers and wood core helps players maintain accuracy during powerful strokes. Many players find that pairing it with medium or slower rubbers enhances touch and stability, making this fast blade surprisingly manageable in rallies.
The blade delivers a firm, direct feel with minimal flex during ball contact. Carbon reinforcement beneath the wood surface creates a crisp, responsive touch that transmits power efficiently. This medium-hard character provides excellent feedback for offensive strokes while maintaining enough sensitivity for controlled placement.
Lord of the Speed produces a medium-high trajectory on attacking shots, especially when paired with faster rubbers. This characteristic helps create steep angles and deep placements, making it effective for offensive players who want to pressure opponents with both pace and angle.
Dwell time is moderate, allowing sufficient ball grip for generating spin and power without excessive dwell. The stiff construction favors direct impact over prolonged contact, making it better suited for fast attacks than for heavy spin generation that requires longer ball absorption.
This is a notably stiff blade with minimal flex, designed for maximum power transfer. The carbon reinforcement creates a rigid platform that responds immediately to stroke input, making it ideal for players who prefer direct, explosive shots over flexible, catapult-like effects.
Vibration feedback is noticeable but controlled, providing clear information about ball impact without being harsh. The carbon layers transmit crisp sensations that help players gauge their shots, though some may find it more pronounced than with all-wood blades.
Craftsmanship on the Lord of the Speed is consistently praised for its clean finish and sleek appearance. The build quality feels solid with good layer integration, offering reliable performance that holds up well over time. For its category, it represents solid value with attention to detail in both aesthetics and construction.
Technology
Lord of the Speed employs a sophisticated 7-ply construction that strategically positions two carbon layers between wood plies, with a lightweight balsa core at its center. This hybrid design maximizes stiffness and power transfer while maintaining a manageable weight. The hollow handle technology shifts weight forward, creating an attack-oriented balance that enhances stroke momentum. Together, these elements create a large, forgiving sweet spot and explosive speed characteristics ideal for offensive play.
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Butterfly Timo Boll Off-
Players comparing these blades note that Lord of the Speed offers significantly more speed while maintaining comparable control characteristics. For attackers who find the Timo Boll Off- slightly too controlled or seeking more explosive power, the KTL blade provides a faster alternative with similar handling qualities and feedback.