Weight
85g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
S-KC
Nittaku S-KC is a high-performance offensive blade crafted in Germany, designed for players who prioritize speed and spin. Its 5+2 ply construction combines Kevlar Carbon with premium spruce wood, delivering a powerful bounce and excellent spin generation. This blade excels in aggressive, fast-paced play, offering formidable looping from various distances and solid blocking performance. Ideal for attacking strategies, it provides a significant advantage for players seeking a lively, responsive feel.
The 5+2 construction features an inner core of Kevlar Carbon layers sandwiched between wood plies, with spruce wood forming the outer layers. This design provides a soft touch and high trajectory from the spruce, while the Kevlar Carbon offers stiffness and power for aggressive shots.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Nittaku S-KC is consistently described as a very fast blade, often considered the fastest within the Nittaku S-Series. Its Kevlar Carbon construction delivers significant power and speed, making it ideal for offensive players who thrive in fast-paced rallies and rely on powerful strokes to dominate play.
While primarily speed-oriented, S-KC offers good control for offensive play and blocking. The softer feel from the spruce wood aids in maintaining control during touches and blocks, allowing for precise placement and a stable defensive game when needed, making it surprisingly manageable for an offensive blade.
S-KC offers a softer feeling attributed to the spruce wood, allowing good dwell time on the ball, while the Kevlar Carbon layers contribute a direct, responsive feel. This duality enables both sensitive touches for control and firm stiffness for powerful attacks.
The spruce top veneer contributes to a higher trajectory or throw angle, which helps players loop effectively and clear the net with ease, making it particularly beneficial for aggressive topspin play.
The spruce wood plies provide a softer touch that increases dwell time on the ball, allowing players to impart more spin and maintain better control during brushing strokes and softer attacks, enhancing spin generation.
S-KC has a moderately stiff construction due to the Kevlar Carbon, providing power and speed, while the spruce wood outer plies add a degree of flexibility. This balance allows for both explosive power and sufficient feel for controlled shots.
Players report minimal unwanted vibrations, contributing to a clean, precise feel on impact. This low vibration characteristic helps maintain accuracy and comfort during intense play, reducing fatigue and improving shot consistency.
Nittaku S-KC is praised for its excellent build quality and craftsmanship. Players note beautiful handle finishes, good workmanship, and well-balanced construction that contributes to a positive, reliable playing experience with consistent performance.
Technology
Nittaku S-KC utilizes a 5+2 ply construction that combines high-quality European spruce wood with Kevlar Carbon. The spruce outer layers provide a softer touch and higher ball trajectory, aiding spin generation and control during softer shots. Beneath these, Kevlar Carbon inserts are strategically placed to offer stiffness, power, and speed for aggressive offensive play from mid-to-far distances. This blend aims to create a blade that is both powerfully fast and controllably precise, offering a significant advantage for attacking players. Manufactured in Germany with attention to detail.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Nittaku S-KC is frequently compared to Butterfly Viscaria, with many players noting similar characteristics. Both blades feature hybrid carbon constructions known for offensive capabilities, speed, and spin potential, making them popular choices for aggressive players seeking a balanced yet powerful playing experience.