Weight
82.5g
Thickness
9mm
Plies
1-ply
Head Size
160x140
Handles
FL
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
A P (EXCELLENT AP)
Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) is a premium Japanese penhold blade crafted from a single ply of Kiso Hinoki wood. Its 9.0mm thick, all-wood construction delivers a soft, direct feel and potent power, making it a favorite for offensive players who value a traditional, woody connection to the ball. The blade excels in generating powerful drives with excellent stability, while its round shape and balanced build offer versatility for a wide range of attacking strokes.
This blade features a single ply of carefully selected Kiso Hinoki wood, known for its distinctive feel, aroma, and performance characteristics in table tennis blades.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) is a fast blade. Our testing shows its single-ply Hinoki construction and thickness enable powerful drives and offensive shots. Players report it feels light and fast, delivering excellent pace for attacking play.
Despite its high speed, Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) offers a good level of control. Its soft feel and the natural properties of Hinoki wood provide great precision, especially for serves and touch play, making it suitable for offensive players who value accuracy.
Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) delivers a characteristically soft feel from its single-ply Hinoki wood. This provides excellent ball feedback and a comfortable, direct connection during impact, which many players find highly appealing.
The blade's construction and soft feel contribute to a medium-high throw angle. This is advantageous for generating spin on serves and loops, providing a good margin over the net.
The single-ply Hinoki construction provides good dwell time, allowing players to impart significant spin. This characteristic is beneficial for serves and loops where holding the ball on the blade is crucial.
Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) offers a good balance of flexibility, typical of Hinoki wood. This allows for a comfortable feel and good spin generation without being too stiff, which supports its overall control.
As a soft, single-ply wood blade, it transmits a moderate level of vibration. This allows players to feel the ball's impact clearly without being overly harsh, contributing to its direct feedback.
Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) features excellent build quality. TTSensei experts note the use of carefully selected Kiso Hinoki wood with straight grain and durability. Players consistently praise the blade's superior feel and craftsmanship.
Technology
Nittaku A P (EXCELLENT AP) utilizes a traditional single-ply construction focused on the inherent qualities of carefully selected Kiso Hinoki wood. This approach emphasizes natural feel, dwell time, and spin-generating capabilities. The selection of Kiso Hinoki, known for its straight grain, highlights a commitment to premium materials. The 9.0mm thickness is optimized to balance power and control, providing a direct and responsive connection to the ball for a superior playing experience.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Acoustic
Nittaku Acoustic is a multi-ply all-wood blade that shares a reputation for exceptional feel. While A P (EXCELLENT AP) is a single-ply Hinoki blade focused on direct offensive power, the Acoustic offers a more balanced playing experience with excellent control and dwell time, making it suitable for players who prioritize feel and versatility.
Nittaku Violin
Nittaku Violin is another highly regarded all-wood blade known for its superior feel and touch. Compared to the single-ply A P (EXCELLENT AP), the Violin provides a different playing sensation, often described as having a larger sweet spot and being more forgiving, while still retaining good offensive capabilities.