Weight
78g
Thickness
6.2mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Forestia
Nittaku Forestia blends classic Japanese craftsmanship with a focus on control and feel, making it a favorite for players who value finesse. This 5-ply all-wood blade uses Kiso Hinoki outer plies for a soft touch and excellent spin generation. Its lightweight design enhances maneuverability for quick directional changes and rapid strokes. While it lacks the raw power of modern composites, its superior touch, consistent performance, and excellent dwell time make it a reliable choice for spin-oriented offensive play from mid-distance.
Forestia features a 5-ply all-wood construction with Kiso Hinoki as the outer layers. This configuration is known for providing a soft feel, excellent dwell time, and good spin potential, while the inner wood plies contribute to the blade's overall balance and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Nittaku Forestia offers a speed rating around 6.8 out of 10. Our testing shows it provides moderate pace, emphasizing control and spin over raw power. This makes it suitable for offensive play where players rely on technique and spin to generate pace, rather than depending on the blade's inherent speed for direct winning shots.
Forestia is highly praised for exceptional control, with ratings averaging around 9.2. This high level allows for precise ball placement, effective blocking, and consistent stroke execution. The blade's excellent feel and dwell time further contribute to its superior control, making it forgiving for developing players and advantageous for intermediate to advanced players seeking accuracy.
Forestia delivers a medium-soft feel. The Kiso Hinoki outer ply provides a soft touch on impact and excellent feedback, allowing players to sense ball contact for precise adjustments. This feel supports generating good spin and executing controlled shots.
Forestia generally offers a medium-high throw angle. Combined with its good dwell time, this helps lift the ball with heavy spin during topspin shots, making it effective for offensive play from mid-distance.
Forestia offers significant dwell time, letting the ball sink into the blade's surface. This extended contact is crucial for imparting heavy spin on serves and attacks, and it contributes to the blade's excellent control and feel, enabling better manipulation of ball trajectory and spin.
Forestia falls into the medium flexibility range. As a 5-ply all-wood blade, it balances stiffness for power with flexibility for dwell time and feel, accommodating both controlled offensive shots and spin-heavy rallies.
Forestia exhibits a medium-low level of vibration. Players report little vibration, contributing to a more controlled and comfortable playing experience that reduces hand fatigue and allows for consistent stroke execution.
Build quality is generally considered good, though some minor imperfections are noted. Players report appreciating the overall feel and performance, but a few mention the finishing could be improved, with suggestions that the center ply might benefit from better sanding. Despite this, it's regarded as a high-quality Japanese-made product, especially for its price point.
Technology
Nittaku Forestia embodies traditional Japanese blade manufacturing, emphasizing a pure 5-ply all-wood construction. The key feature is Kiso Hinoki wood for the outer plies, a prized material known for exceptional feel, elasticity, and spin impartment. This traditional approach avoids modern composites, focusing on natural wood properties to achieve a balanced playing experience. The design maximizes dwell time and provides clear feedback, enabling precise control and spin generation for players who appreciate a classic feel and rely on technique and ball manipulation.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Violin
Nittaku Violin is a 5-ply all-wood blade that, like Forestia, is known for excellent feel, control, and spin-generating capabilities, particularly due to its Kiso Hinoki outer plies. While Violin is often considered slightly faster and stiffer, both blades offer a classic Japanese all-wood experience suitable for players prioritizing touch and spin.
Nittaku Acoustic
Nittaku Acoustic is another 5-ply all-wood blade celebrated for outstanding dwell time, feel, and control. It shares Forestia's emphasis on soft touch and player feedback, making it excellent for spin-based play. Acoustic is often praised for a slightly more resonant feel and balanced speed, offering a versatile option for players seeking a classic all-wood blade with refined touch.