Weight
88g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
150x156
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Kim Jung Hoon
Nexy Kim Jung Hoon (KJH) is a premium 7-ply all-wood blade crafted in collaboration with Korean professional Kim Jung Hoon. It's engineered for players who demand exceptional feel and versatile performance, featuring a unique 'dual impact' technology that provides distinct gears for controlled short play and powerful offensive strokes. The construction uses a burned wood core and carefully selected outer plies, delivering a solid yet flexible feel that enables precise control and significant spin generation. Ideal for an allround offensive style, it offers a balanced experience for close-to-mid-distance attackers, blockers, and counter-hitters, with a comfortable weight distribution and ergonomic handle enhancing overall playability.
This 7-ply all-wood construction features Limba outer layers for good ball feel. The inner layers, including the core, are Ayous and Kiri that have undergone a burning (thermo) process to enhance speed without adding weight and provide a more vivid feel. The unique arrangement and processing of these layers contribute to the blade's 'dual impact' technology, offering distinct performance characteristics for different playing situations.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Nexy KJH is positioned as an OFF- to OFF class blade, offering sufficient power for offensive shots and finishes without being an extreme speed demon. Our testing shows it provides good pace for drives and loop drives, especially with a firm grip, and is faster than many traditional 7-ply all-wood blades. The 'dual impact' technology allows access to higher speeds when needed, but it emphasizes controlled speed over raw power, making it effective for players who value consistency in their attacks.
Control is a standout feature of the Nexy KJH, with players consistently praising its performance in the short game and blocking. Despite its offensive capabilities, it maintains a high level of control for delicate touches, soft blocks, and defensive strokes. The blade's linear response ensures predictable behavior, reducing surprises and boosting player confidence. This balance of speed and control makes it highly adaptable for various playing situations and techniques.
Nexy KJH delivers a unique and vivid feel with a solid impact, providing clear feedback to the hand without being overly stiff. The burned wood and specific ply arrangement contribute to this distinct sensation, allowing players to feel the ball clearly during strokes. It strikes a balance that supports both touch shots and powerful drives effectively.
This blade produces a higher ball trajectory than expected, particularly on powerful shots, which can be advantageous for looping and clearing the net with ample spin. The elevated throw angle helps in creating offensive opportunities and can surprise opponents with its arc.
This blade offers good dwell time, which aids significantly in spin generation on serves and loops. The design's 'depth,' facilitated by the soft second layer, allows the ball to sink into the blade, creating enhanced spin potential. This characteristic makes it effective for both offensive spin attacks and controlled defensive play.
The blade exhibits a medium-stiff flexibility, offering a good balance between give for spin creation and stiffness for power transmission. It's not overly flexible, which helps maintain control during fast exchanges, yet has enough responsiveness to allow for effective spin generation on loops and serves.
Nexy KJH is noted for having minimal unwanted vibrations, providing good feedback while avoiding the harshness or excessive buzzing found in some composite blades. This low vibration level contributes to a comfortable feel and enhances control during extended play sessions.
Construction quality of the Nexy KJH is well-regarded, featuring a smooth and well-executed finish with a solid feel. The materials, including the burned wood layers, indicate a meticulous manufacturing process aimed at optimizing performance and durability. TTSensei experts note the finish is comparable to more expensive blades, reflecting good attention to detail in its production.
Technology
Nexy Kim Jung Hoon blade incorporates 'Dual Impact Technology,' a concept that allows players to utilize different performance gears from the same blade. Combined with a construction featuring burned wood plies, this technology provides a unique playing experience. The burning process applied to inner plies enhances speed and vividness of feel without increasing weight. The design also emphasizes 'depth,' allowing the ball to sink into the blade for better control and spin generation, while producing a higher bounce that can challenge opponents.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Kim Jung Hoon
Kim Jung Hoon collaborated closely with Nexy to develop this namesake blade, seeking a tool that offered excellent feel, control, and significant spin generation while capable of delivering powerful offensive strokes. The KJH blade was engineered to meet these specific requirements, blending traditional all-wood characteristics with modern performance demands for his dynamic playing style.
Similar Blades
Tibhar Arche
Tibhar Arche is essentially a variation of the Kim Jung Hoon 7-ply blade, reportedly lighter by an average of 5 grams. It may feature a different outer ply or more intensely burned core, leading to a slightly more solid feel. Considered a successor or related model, it shares much of the KJH's design philosophy and performance characteristics.