Weight
88g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
9-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Septear Carbon
Nittaku Septear Carbon is a high-performance offensive blade that masterfully blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern composite technology. It features a 9-ply construction with seven layers of premium Kiso Hinoki wood and two layers of AD Carbon, creating a hybrid design that delivers an enlarged sweet spot. This results in enhanced speed and power while maintaining a commendable degree of control and spin-oriented playability. The Kiso Hinoki outer veneers provide a pleasant, classic feel and help reduce vibration, making it an excellent choice for players who thrive in aggressive topspin duels from mid-distance, seeking both vigor and precision in their game.
The construction features seven plies of Kiso Hinoki wood, with two layers of AD Carbon strategically placed within the stack. This hybrid approach is engineered to combine the natural feel, control, and vibration-dampening qualities of hinoki with the added power, speed, and sweet spot expansion provided by the carbon.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Nittaku Septear Carbon is recognized for its high speed, a direct result of the AD Carbon layers combined with the responsive Kiso Hinoki wood. It excels in fast-paced rallies and aggressive attacking shots, providing the pace needed to dominate points. This makes it an ideal weapon for players whose strategy relies on overwhelming speed to secure victories.
Despite its significant speed, Septear Carbon manages to offer a respectable level of control. This is largely due to the Kiso Hinoki outer plies, which provide a good feel for the ball and help dampen excessive vibration. This combination allows for more precise ball placement and effective spin manipulation, giving players confidence in their touch shots.
The blade offers a firm, solid feel due to the carbon layers and the inherent character of hinoki wood. It provides direct, clear feedback upon impact—a balance that feels natural and communicative compared to some more muted composite blades, giving players a solid connection to their shots.
The combination of hinoki wood and carbon results in a medium-high throw angle. This is highly beneficial for generating steep, aggressive loops and powerful attacking shots, particularly effective from mid-distance where creating a strong arc is key.
The inclusion of carbon layers generally reduces dwell time compared to all-wood blades. However, the seven plies of Kiso Hinoki wood provide a moderate dwell time, allowing for adequate ball grip and effective spin generation on loops and serves.
Hybrid blades with carbon layers tend to be stiffer. The Septear Carbon exhibits this characteristic, described as having a stiff and hard feeling. This lack of high flexibility contributes directly to its explosive speed and direct power transfer.
Kiso Hinoki is known for its natural vibration-dampening properties. Combined with the stabilizing effect of the carbon layers, the Septear Carbon manages vibration well, resulting in a balanced, comfortable feel with minimal unpleasant feedback, even on powerful shots.
As a Nittaku product crafted in Japan, the Septear Carbon is consistently praised for its excellent build quality and masterful craftsmanship. The use of premium materials, particularly the select Kiso Hinoki, results in a durable, well-finished blade that feels solid and reliable in hand, meeting the high standards expected from Japanese manufacturing.
Technology
Nittaku Septear Carbon utilizes a sophisticated composite construction, integrating two layers of AD Carbon within a seven-ply core of premium Kiso Hinoki wood. Kiso Hinoki, a highly regarded Japanese cypress, is prized for its natural stiffness, resilience, and pleasant tactile feedback, which minimizes unwanted vibrations. The AD Carbon layers are strategically placed to enhance the blade's speed and dramatically expand its sweet spot, delivering more power and a vigorous feel without drastically compromising the inherent wood characteristics. This synergy aims to create a blade that excels in aggressive offensive play, offering increased power and pace while retaining a degree of control and spin-friendly playability derived from the hinoki foundation.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Septear
The original Nittaku Septear is an all-wood, 7-ply Kiso Hinoki blade that shares the same core construction and high-quality material. Players seeking a very similar classic feel but with less aggressive speed and more inherent control and dwell time might prefer this version. It offers a purer wood experience for those who prioritize touch over raw power.
Nittaku Septear Feel Inner
The Nittaku Septear Feel Inner is another 7+2 ply hybrid featuring Kiso-Hinoki and FE Carbon layers placed between inner wood plies. It is generally described as having a softer feeling and more touch. This represents a different hybrid profile, potentially offering a gentler, more controlled experience compared to the AD Carbon's direct power in the Septear Carbon.