Weight
89g
Thickness
5.9mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
161x161
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Oversized
Balance
Balanced
Magic Wall
Neva Giva Magic Wall 2 is a specialized table tennis blade crafted for close-to-the-table disruptors, especially players wielding long pimple rubbers. This 7-ply hybrid builds on its predecessor with enhanced speed and durability, maintaining its legendary blocking feel. Its unique 5+2 construction sandwiches proprietary 'Black Fiber' between heat-treated Limba outer plies, creating a stiffer, more stable platform for precise blocks and surprising counter-attacks. An oversized head offers a generous sweet spot, making it a focused tool for intermediate to advanced players who dominate at the table with control and reversal.
The 5+2 construction features heat-treated Limba outer plies for a solid feel, followed by a shock-absorbing 'Black Fiber' layer. The internal plies consist of heat-treated Ayous and a Kiri core. This combination is designed to provide stability for blocking and sufficient rigidity for effective counter-attacks.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Magic Wall 2 delivers a noticeable speed increase over the original, placing it in the ALL+ to OFF- range. It provides enough direct pace and a subtle catapult effect on harder hits to finish points, making it suitable for counter-attacks while remaining rooted in its control-oriented design.
Control is the blade's defining strength. It offers exceptional stability and precision for blocking, especially with long pimples. The construction effectively absorbs incoming power, allowing for incredibly controlled blocks with high levels of reversal, making it a masterclass in disruptive, close-table play.
Magic Wall 2 provides a solid, distinctly stiff feel that is particularly beneficial for blocking. It offers clear, direct feedback without excessive vibration, giving players a confident sense of ball contact.
The blade facilitates a medium to high throw angle, which aids in generating spin on offensive shots and can be highly effective for creating deceptive, spin-heavy blocks.
The blade provides a medium-to-long dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the surface for good contact and spin generation, which is especially useful for controlled shots, blocks, and chops.
Magic Wall 2 is on the stiffer side of the spectrum. This stiffness, reinforced by the fiber layers, provides excellent stability for blocking and control, preventing unwanted flex during powerful strokes.
The 'Black Fiber' layers and heat-treated woods are engineered to absorb shock, resulting in low vibration. This creates a more controlled and comfortable feel, particularly during the repetitive impact of blocks and chops.
Constructed with heat-treated woods and the unique 'Black Fiber' material, the Magic Wall 2 shows a clear focus on quality and performance. The development of a 'strong' version to address earlier durability concerns further demonstrates a commitment to producing a robust and reliable playing tool.
Technology
Neva Giva Magic Wall 2 utilizes a unique 5+2 ply construction that integrates 'Black Fiber,' a proprietary shock-absorbing artificial material, between layers of heat-treated wood. The outer plies are heat-treated Limba, followed by the Black Fiber layer, thick heat-treated Ayous inner plies, and a Kiri core. This specific layup is engineered to maximize blocking performance, control, and durability while providing increased stiffness and speed compared to the original Magic Wall. The heat-treatment process on the wood plies aims to reduce weight and enhance shock absorption for a more stable feel.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Kento Nomura
Dutch penholder Kento Nomura, who specializes in inverted/long pimple twiddling, has used the Neva Giva Magic Wall blade since 2019. The blade's exceptional blocking control and high reversal, particularly with OX long pimples, perfectly complement his close-to-the-table, disruptive style. It provides the stable, precise platform needed for his intricate tactical movements and deceptive blocks.
Similar Blades
Victas Koji Matsushita
The Victas Koji Matsushita is another oversized blade favored by modern defenders for its blocking and chopping prowess. While both are designed for defensive play with long pimples, the Magic Wall 2 is generally stiffer, offering more direct speed and kick on impact. The Koji Matsushita may provide a slightly softer feel and could be more suited for players who chop more frequently from mid-distance.