Weight
87g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Rutis Power
Nittaku Rutis Power is a hybrid offensive blade engineered for aggressive play, offering enhanced speed and power over its predecessor. Its 3-ply wood and 2-ply AD-Carbon fiber composite creates a stiff, fast feel ideal for powerful drives and smashes. The blade delivers a crisp, precise response with excellent build quality, making it suitable for players who prioritize offensive output and direct attacking from mid-distance. While powerful, it requires precise technique for softer shots and serves, performing best when paired with softer rubbers to maximize dwell time and spin potential.
Rutis Power features a 5-ply construction with three wood layers and two AD-Carbon fiber layers. The AD-Carbon is positioned adjacent to the core wood ply, providing stiffness and speed, while the outer walnut plies offer a crisp feel. This hybrid design balances offensive power with control, creating a responsive blade for aggressive play.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Rutis Power is consistently rated as a very fast blade, often classified as OFF+. Its AD-Carbon construction delivers a fast trajectory and good bounciness, making it significantly faster than the original Rutis and comparable to other high-end offensive blades. Players report a direct, powerful response ideal for aggressive attacking.
While primarily offensive, Rutis Power offers decent control, particularly in the short game and for blocking. Its precision allows for accurate directional play. However, its stiffness requires careful rubber pairing; softer rubbers are recommended to enhance control and dwell time, making it more manageable for precise shots.
The blade delivers a stiff and hard feel due to its carbon layers and outer walnut wood. This results in crisp, precise feedback on contact, though it requires confident energy transfer for optimal performance, feeling direct and responsive rather than soft or mushy.
The blade produces a medium-high throw angle, especially when paired with appropriate rubbers. This contributes to its effectiveness in offensive strokes and drives from mid-distance, helping lift the ball with good arc for attacking plays.
Rutis Power generally has a shorter dwell time due to its stiff construction and hard outer ply. To compensate and achieve better spin, pairing it with softer rubbers that offer more grip and dwell is often recommended, enhancing its looping capability.
Rutis Power is considered a stiff blade. The AD-Carbon layers and overall construction contribute to its rigidity, making it suitable for powerful, direct shots rather than flexible, spin-oriented play. It feels solid and unyielding during aggressive strokes.
The blade has a moderate level of vibration, providing some tactile feedback without being excessive. The AD-Carbon and construction help reduce harsh vibrations compared to some other carbon blades, offering a controlled, informative feel on impact.
Rutis Power is highly praised for its excellent build quality and craftsmanship. The attention to detail in materials and finish is evident, with a consistent, durable construction that meets the high standards expected from premium blades. It feels solid and well-made in hand.
Technology
Nittaku Rutis Power utilizes AD-Carbon, a highly compacted carbon fiber material introduced in 2014. This innovation enhances offensive capabilities by providing higher bounciness and increased speed compared to earlier carbon types. The construction integrates this material with wood plies to create a stiff yet responsive playing surface, optimized for aggressive, fast-paced table tennis where direct power and quick reactions are key.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Rutis
Rutis Power is an upgraded version of the original Nittaku Rutis. While the Power offers more speed and power due to its AD-Carbon construction, the original Rutis provides more finesse and slightly better spin potential with a less stiff, more flexible feel. Players preferring a controlled, versatile game might choose the original, while those seeking maximum offensive output often favor the Power.
Butterfly Timo Boll ZLC
While not a direct equivalent, Rutis Power occupies a similar category of high-performance offensive blades. The Timo Boll ZLC is known for its speed, spin, and precise control, often seen as a benchmark. Rutis Power aims for comparable offensive prowess with a stiffer, more direct feel, appealing to players who prioritize raw power and a crisp response.