Weight
75g
Thickness
5.9mm
Plies
5-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Large Beat Chikara
Nittaku Large Beat Chikara is a hybrid offensive blade built for dynamic, fast-paced play. Its 5-ply construction sandwiches titanium carbon layers between wood plies, creating a snappy, explosive feel with an expanded sweet spot. Lightweight and responsive, it excels in aggressive topspin rallies and quick exchanges, making it a versatile choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking both power and precision. Available in Japanese Penhold and other handle types, it's designed for modern offensive table tennis.
The blade uses a 5-ply stack: wood outer plies, titanium carbon inner layers, and a wood core. This hybrid structure combines the feel and control of wood with the speed and stiffness enhancement from the carbon fiber.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Large Beat Chikara is a fast blade, with its titanium carbon layers delivering a powerful, snappy response ideal for aggressive topspin shots and rapid counter-attacks. The construction prioritizes explosive power transfer, facilitating dynamic offensive play without sacrificing all feel.
Despite its speed-oriented design, this blade maintains good control for precise shot placement and consistent rallying. The wood plies in its hybrid construction provide a degree of feedback and dwell, helping players manage power and execute varied strokes effectively.
Players report a crisp, snappy, and explosive feel upon ball contact. The blend of wood and titanium carbon creates a medium-hard sensation that provides clear feedback while supporting powerful, spin-oriented strokes.
The blade produces a medium-high throw angle, ideal for aggressive looping and attacking shots that clear the net with a strong, arcing trajectory.
It offers a moderate dwell time, sufficient for imparting spin on loops and serves but not so long that it hinders fast attack sequences. This balance helps in executing both spin-heavy and flat, speedy shots.
TTSensei experts note a moderately stiff flex profile. The titanium carbon layers increase rigidity, which enhances power transfer and stability for offensive strokes, while still allowing a touch of give for feel.
The hybrid construction typically results in a medium level of vibration. The carbon layers help dampen excessive feedback, providing a focused and controlled sensation on impact rather than a overly woody or hollow feel.
Our testing shows solid craftsmanship and durable construction, consistent with Nittaku's reputation. The blade feels well-made and reliable, offering good performance longevity for competitive play.
Technology
Nittaku Large Beat Chikara utilizes a 5-ply hybrid construction with two inner layers of titanium carbon. This technology aims to expand the sweet spot and deliver an explosive, snappy response. The titanium carbon enhances stiffness and power transfer for faster shots, while the surrounding wood plies help maintain control and a degree of tactile feedback. This design is engineered for offensive players who want modern speed combined with manageable feel.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Large Dratsuka
Also part of Nittaku's 'Large' offensive series, the Large Dratsuka features a 7-ply wood and ADC carbon construction. It shares a focus on powerful, drive-oriented play and likely a similar head size philosophy, making it a comparable option for players seeking aggressive performance with a different carbon feel.
Nittaku Large Blast P
This is another Japanese Penhold blade from the 'Large' series, built with 5 plies of wood and 2 plies of super thin carbon. It offers a similar offensive, mid-fast profile with a hard shot feeling, catering to penhold players who prioritize power and a crisp response akin to the Large Beat Chikara.