Weight
83g
Thickness
5.7mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Spartacus
Nexy Spartacus is a 7-ply hybrid blade built for offensive players seeking a versatile balance. Its construction pairs a Japanese Hinoki outer layer with inner Ayous and Carbon, surrounding a unique mystery wood core. This design creates a large sweet spot and a 'dual impact' feel, delivering power for strong loops and smashes while maintaining impressive touch for short game finesse. It's a compelling choice for intermediate to advanced players who want controlled aggression without sacrificing feedback.
The 7-ply build features a symmetrical sandwich: Hinoki outer layers for feel, followed by Ayous and Carbon layers, all centered around a mystery wood core. This structure places the carbon close to the core to widen the sweet spot and boost power while preserving a wood-like touch in the outer plies.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Spartacus operates in the OFF- to OFF range, offering good acceleration for power loops and counter-smashing, especially when you swing fully from mid-distance. Its speed is more nuanced than stiff carbon blades; it feels controlled at the table and on slower strokes, but unlocks noticeable pace on harder hits. This makes it a blade that partners with an active, driving style rather than providing raw, immediate power.
Control is a standout feature, with players reporting excellent short game precision that feels reminiscent of a stiff all-wood blade. The expansive sweet spot gives you a larger margin for error, helping more shots find the table. This combination of offensive capability and dependable placement makes it one of the more controlled carbon hybrid options available.
It provides a medium-soft feel that offers clear feedback and touch, particularly in short exchanges. This softer, more responsive character helps with spin generation and distinguishes it from the harder, more direct feedback of stiffer carbon blades.
It produces a medium throw angle, making it versatile for various strokes. This balanced arc helps in executing both aggressive loops with good clearance and flatter, more controlled drives.
Dwell time is medium, aided by the blade's flexibility. This allows for sufficient ball contact to develop spin on loops and serves, while still enabling quick acceleration when you commit to a powerful stroke.
Spartacus is notably flexible for a carbon blade. This flex creates a catapult effect during loops and drives, contributing to its control and helping you bend the ball with good arc and spin.
Vibration is at a medium level, providing distinct feedback without being excessive. You can feel and hear a characteristic 'ping' on contact, which helps in sensing the quality of your shot and making subtle adjustments.
Our testing shows the Spartacus is well-crafted with an attractive finish and unique handle design. While minor cosmetic irregularities in the wood grain can occur, they don't affect playability. The overall build is solid and visually appealing, reflecting good attention to detail in its construction.
Technology
Spartacus utilizes a 7-ply construction with carbon fiber layers positioned close to the inner plies. This 'dual impact' design aims to expand the sweet spot and provide a two-stage response: initial control for touch shots followed by enhanced power on full swings. The use of Japanese Hinoki on the outer surface offers a crisp feel, while the central mystery wood core adds a unique element to the blade's vibration and flex profile, blending traditional wood sensation with modern composite performance.
Similar Blades
Nexy Lissom
Many players find the Lissom shares a very similar playing character with the Spartacus—both are 7-ply blends of speed, control, and feel. The Spartacus is often perceived as a touch faster, but they cater to the same style of versatile, feeling-based offensive play.
Butterfly Acoustic
Our testing shows the Spartacus delivers a speed sensation close to the Acoustic but with a noticeably larger sweet spot due to its carbon layers. Both blades excel in providing a wood-like feel and high control, making them excellent for players who prioritize touch and spin generation in their attacking game.