Weight
82g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
161x157
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Immune OX
OSP Immune OX Classic is a meticulously crafted, 5-ply all-wood table tennis blade designed for classic defensive players who utilize long pips or anti-spin rubbers on the OX (no sponge) side. It features an asymmetrical construction, with one side optimized for OX pips to maximize disturbance and spin reversal, and the other side designed for inverted rubbers, offering enhanced control and a softer feel. This blade provides exceptional control, a flat trajectory, and significant disruptive capabilities, making it ideal for push-blocking, chop defense, and strategic counter-attacking. The handcrafted precision and premium wood selection ensure a superior feel and consistent performance for players seeking to control the game with tactical prowess.
OSP Immune OX Classic features a 5-ply all-wood construction. The specific layer order is typically described as asymmetrical. One common configuration mentioned is Limba (outer), Mahogany, Ayous (core), Limba, Mahogany (outer). The outer ply on the forehand side is described as straw-colored, and the backhand outer ply is reddish-brown. This asymmetrical design is key to its performance, with one side optimized for OX pips and the other for inverted rubbers.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
OSP Immune OX Classic is primarily a defensive blade with a low speed rating. Its focus is on control and disruption rather than raw power. Our testing shows the speed is generally rated around 5.5 to 6 on the forehand side and 7 on the backhand side when using OX rubbers, indicating a slower, more controlled pace suitable for defensive maneuvers. However, when paired with faster inverted rubbers on the designated side, it can achieve higher speeds for offensive transitions.
Control is the paramount characteristic of OSP Immune OX Classic, consistently rated very high at 9 or 9.5. The blade's design prioritizes precise placement, safe blocking, and effective chop defense. Its slower pace and excellent feedback allow players to feel the ball and execute intricate defensive shots with confidence, making it a top choice for players who rely on superior control.
The feel of OSP Immune OX Classic is asymmetrical due to its construction. The forehand side, designed for inverted rubbers, is described as having a softer feel with a longer dwell time, enhancing spin potential. The backhand side, optimized for OX pips, offers a harder, more direct response, ideal for blocking and generating disruptive effects.
The throw angle is asymmetrical. The forehand side offers a higher throw angle, beneficial for looping and generating heavy spin with inverted rubbers. The backhand side, used with OX pips, has a lower and flatter throw angle, ideal for disruptive blocks and drives.
The dwell time on OSP Immune OX Classic is notably longer on the forehand side, which is designed for inverted rubbers. This extended dwell time allows for greater spin generation and control when executing forehand loops and drives. The backhand side, optimized for OX pips, has a shorter dwell time, facilitating quick blocks and chops.
OSP Immune OX Classic is a relatively stiff blade, especially compared to very flexible defensive blades. This stiffness contributes to its direct response and ability to generate pace when needed, particularly on the inverted rubber side. However, it still retains enough flexibility for controlled defensive play and spin generation.
OSP Immune OX Classic is designed to minimize unwanted vibration, providing a clear and direct feedback to the player. While some defensive blades can feel overly dampened, this blade offers a good balance, allowing the player to feel the ball contact without excessive buzzing. This controlled vibration contributes to its excellent control and feel.
OSP is renowned for its high-quality, handmade blades, and the Immune OX Classic is no exception. Players frequently comment on the impeccable craftsmanship, excellent finishing, and premium feel of the wood. This attention to detail ensures durability and a consistent playing experience, contributing to its high quality rating.
Technology
OSP Immune OX Classic features an asymmetrical construction, a hallmark of its design. One side is specifically engineered to optimize performance with OX (no sponge) pips, enhancing disruptive effects and spin reversal. This side is isolated from the inverted rubber side to prevent detrimental interactions between the two. The other side is designed for conventional inverted rubbers, providing a softer feel, longer dwell time, and enhanced control. This dual-optimization allows players to utilize the strengths of both OX pips and inverted rubbers on a single blade, facilitating versatile defensive and counter-attacking strategies. The blade is also crafted with premium, hand-selected woods, reflecting OSP's commitment to handmade quality and a superior playing feel.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Guang Qing Feng
Guang Qing Feng, a player whose style the reviewer models their game after, switched from the Joo Sae Hyuk to an OSP blade, specifically the Immune OX Classic. This player's choice was a significant factor in the reviewer's decision to adopt this blade, indicating its suitability for high-level modern defensive play that requires exceptional control and disruption.
Similar Blades
OSP Immune Active DEF Pro
OSP Immune OX Classic was developed as an alternative for players who found the OSP Immune Active DEF Pro too heavy and hard to play with. This suggests the Immune OX Classic is a lighter and potentially softer or more flexible option compared to the Immune Active DEF Pro, while still catering to a classic defensive style with OX pips.
Joo Sae Hyuk
The Joo Sae Hyuk blade is mentioned as a previous defensive blade used by a reviewer who then switched to OSP Immune OX Classic. This implies that while the Joo Sae Hyuk is a capable defensive blade, OSP Immune OX Classic offers a different feel or set of characteristics that appealed to the player, potentially in terms of its asymmetrical design and optimization for OX pips.