Weight
90g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Martin CRW UFS
OSP Martin CRW UFS is a high-performance offensive blade built for skilled players who demand extreme speed and power. Its 7-ply hybrid construction, featuring UFS carbon reinforcement, creates a stiff, powerful feel with a large sweet spot, ideal for dominating from mid to far distance. While engineered for aggressive drives and counter-attacks, it delivers surprising control and a crisp, direct touch, allowing for precise shot placement. The CRW (Carbon Reinforced Wood) and UFS technologies work together to provide carbon-like speed while retaining a desirable wooden feel, making it a formidable weapon for advanced offensive play.
The 7-ply construction uses outer Limba layers for feel, sandwiching internal UFS carbon layers and wood plies. This hybrid layout is engineered to provide the power and directness of carbon while retaining characteristic OSP wooden touch, with the carbon placement being crucial for its performance profile.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Martin CRW UFS is explicitly designed as an OFF++ blade, emphasizing extreme speed. Our testing shows it consistently performs at the very high end of the speed spectrum. The 7-ply construction with carbon reinforcement enables powerful drives and quick counter-attacks, making it ideal for players who rely on sheer pace to win points.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers a surprisingly good level of control. Players find it allows for precise and controlled play, even during aggressive offensive shots and blocks. While its stiff nature and low dwell time might challenge spin-oriented players, those accustomed to fast blades will appreciate the control available for executing their game.
The blade delivers a very stiff, crisp feeling upon contact. The carbon-infused construction provides direct, clear feedback, characteristic of blades designed for aggressive, direct attacks rather than soft, dwell-heavy play.
The combination of speed, stiffness, and carbon layers typically produces a medium-high throw angle, especially on powerful shots. This allows for aggressive attacking arcs that help clear the net with authority.
This blade has a notably low dwell time, a direct result of its stiff, carbon-reinforced construction. The ball does not stay on the blade surface for long, which favors powerful, direct attacks over heavy spin generation.
The blade is consistently described as very stiff. This rigidity is a key design feature of its 7-ply carbon construction, directly contributing to its high speed and direct hitting capabilities.
Despite its stiffness, the blade provides a noticeable and controlled level of vibration. This enhances the feel and feedback on ball contact without being excessive, contributing to a connected playing experience.
OSP Blades are renowned for their meticulous handmade craftsmanship, and the Martin CRW UFS exemplifies this standard. Players consistently praise the build quality, noting excellent attention to detail and premium material feel. This high-quality construction directly contributes to the blade's consistent performance and durability.
Technology
The OSP Martin CRW UFS incorporates CRW (Carbon Reinforced Wood) and UFS (Ultra Flat Spreading) technology. CRW signifies the integration of carbon fiber layers within the wooden construction to boost speed, stiffness, and sweet spot size. The proprietary UFS technology involves a sophisticated process where carbon fiber tows are flattened and widened into ultra-flat strips, then woven into a biaxial fabric. This aims to deliver the performance benefits of carbon—such as enhanced speed and arc—while better preserving a desirable wooden feel and manageable dwell time, differentiating it from harsher composite blades.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Martin Palatinus
Martin Palatinus, a Hungarian Junior Champion, is the namesake and inspiration for the OSP 'Martin' line. While developed in collaboration with him, the CRW UFS variant, with its aggressive OFF++ designation, is well-suited for professional offensive players like Palatinus who require maximum speed and power for mid to far distance play.
Similar Blades
OSP Martin AC
The OSP Martin AC is considered a direct successor to the Martin CRW line. It uses Aramid-Carbon (AC) instead of UFS Carbon but shares the goal of providing a fast, stiff, yet controllable offensive blade with a focus on maintaining a good wooden feel, offering a comparable experience for aggressive players.