Weight
91g
Thickness
5.55mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Acoustic Carbon Inner Large Handle
Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner Large Handle is a hybrid offensive blade that masterfully blends a traditional wood-like feel with modern carbon power. Its inner FE-carbon construction, placed close to the core, creates a softer, more tactile sensation and enhances spin generation. This design provides excellent ball grip and control, making it versatile for everything from close-table blocks to mid-distance loop drives. The larger handle offers improved comfort and a slightly head-heavy balance, contributing to stability and power. Crafted with Nittaku's renowned String Instrument Manufacturing Technology, it delivers a unique, resonant playing experience favored by players seeking a harmonious balance between feel and performance.
The construction uses seven plies: five wood and two FE-carbon fiber. The carbon layers are placed internally, between the middle and center wood plies. This specific placement is designed to provide a softer, more tactile feel and increased dwell time compared to outer-carbon blades, while also aiming to enhance spin capability and overall control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade delivers solid offensive speed suitable for modern attacking play. It provides ample power for effective drives and smashes, especially when paired with modern rubbers, though it isn't as explosively fast as some extreme carbon blades. The inner carbon construction contributes to a more linear and predictable power delivery, giving you that extra kick when you attack hard without a sudden, uncontrollable speed jump.
Control is a standout strength of the Acoustic Carbon Inner LG. The inner carbon placement combined with quality wood plies provides exceptional ball feedback and predictability. This allows for precise placement on serves, returns, and during intense rallies. Players report it feels very precise, with the ball going exactly where intended, making it a highly reliable choice for those who value accuracy.
The inner carbon construction with Limba outer plies creates a feel that is medium-soft to medium. It retains a noticeable wood-like sensation, offering clear, tactile feedback without being overly stiff or numb. This allows players to distinctly feel the ball's interaction with the rubber and blade.
The blade produces a medium throw angle, which is advantageous for many players. It provides a good, reliable arc for topspin shots without being excessively high or too flat, allowing for effective attacking while maintaining excellent control over the ball's trajectory.
Dwell time is notably high, allowing the ball to sink into the rubber for an extended period. This is crucial for generating heavy spin on topspin shots and provides players with more time to execute strokes accurately, which is particularly beneficial during passive play or counter-driving.
This blade strikes an excellent balance between stiffness and flexibility. It is stiff enough to support powerful attacking shots and solid blocking, yet possesses enough flex to facilitate good spin generation and a comfortable, connected feel during topspin exchanges.
Vibrations are well-managed and contribute to a perceived larger sweet spot rather than feeling harsh. The blade provides clear, steady feedback upon impact without excessive harshness, allowing players to feel the ball comfortably while maintaining control.
Nittaku's exceptional craftsmanship is on full display here. Manufactured in Japan, this blade exhibits meticulous attention to detail, durable materials, and a premium finish. The build quality reflects the brand's commitment to excellence, resulting in a product that feels and performs like a true upgrade, offering fantastic reliability and a premium playing experience.
Technology
Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner LG utilizes the proprietary String Instrument Manufacturing Technology, a specialized wood lamination process inspired by crafting stringed instruments to achieve exceptional feel, resonance, and stability. It incorporates FE-carbon—a thinner, softer woven carbon fiber—strategically placed between the inner wood plies. This 'inner' construction provides a more dampened, tactile feel and enhanced ball retention compared to outer-carbon designs, while still delivering the increased speed and spin benefits of composite materials. The Large Handle (LG) version features a larger grip size designed for improved comfort and a more substantial feel in the hand.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Mima Ito
Mima Ito gained significant recognition using the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon line, which includes this blade's technology. While she used the outer carbon version, her success highlights the quality of the Acoustic Carbon series. The blade suited her aggressive, all-around game, enabling powerful topspin attacks and consistent offensive play while retaining a degree of control and feel, demonstrating the performance potential inherent in this family of blades.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Outer LG
The Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Outer LG is the direct counterpart, differing primarily in carbon placement. While the Inner version places carbon near the core for a softer feel and more dwell, the Outer version places it just beneath the top plies. This typically results in a slightly crisper feel, potentially more immediate speed, and a different vibration profile, though both share the Acoustic lineage of blending wood feel with carbon power.
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is a benchmark offensive carbon blade with outer Arylate-Carbon layers. Known for its speed, linear power, and excellent feel, the Viscaria offers a different experience. Our testing shows the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner provides a softer, more controlled, and spin-friendly alternative with a more pronounced wood-like touch, which can be preferable for players transitioning from all-wood blades or those who prioritize dwell time.