Weight
95g
Thickness
6.5mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Sica
Pimplepark Sica is a German-engineered, all-wood offensive blade designed for powerful attackers who value feel and control. Its seven carefully selected wood veneers deliver maximum feedback during close-to-the-table play and significant power for fast rallies. Crafted to harmonize with modern plastic balls, it offers excellent spin potential on serves and returns. This construction achieves high speed without synthetic fibers, resulting in a handy and effective blade that embodies its 'dagger' namesake. It's recommended for technically advanced topspin players seeking a precise blend of speed, spin, and exceptional touch.
Sica features a seven-ply all-wood construction. This unique combination uses a 1.0mm Ayous core veneer with other Ayous veneers ranging from 0.8mm to 1.0mm, complemented by 0.8mm Spruce outer veneers. The cold-pressed method enhances precision and stability, allowing the blade to achieve high speed and spin potential without synthetic fibers.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Pimplepark Sica is classified as an offensive blade with a speed rating of 8.0. Despite being an all-wood construction without synthetic fibers, it achieves notable speed through its special seven-ply veneer structure and gluing process. Our testing shows it provides good speed in the open game, performing on par with some composite blades while offering more control and spin, making it a powerful yet manageable option for attackers.
Sica offers a high level of precision for an offensive blade. It's very controlled and precise on serves and returns, with good control during counter-topspin strokes and blocks. This balance of speed and control makes it suitable for advanced players who require accuracy and consistency in their aggressive game.
Sica provides a unique playing feel with its own dynamic, described as relatively hard—just slightly behind conventional carbon woods—while retaining good sensitivity. Despite this hardness, it maintains the flex of a 5-ply blade, offering a balanced sensation between stiffness and flexibility that enhances touch and control.
Sica's ability to produce good speed and spin, particularly in powerful topspin strokes, suggests a medium-high throw angle that is conducive to aggressive, looping play and effective arc creation.
Sica's construction is designed to maximize spin, implying a medium to long dwell time. This extended ball contact allows players to impart significant spin, particularly on serves, returns, and during topspin rallies, which is crucial for those relying on spin variation and control.
Although it's a 7-ply all-wood blade that plays relatively hard, Sica is described as having the flex of a 5-ply blade. This suggests a balanced, medium flexibility that allows for good feeling and control during strokes without being overly stiff.
The blade exhibits minimal vibration during ball impact, contributing to a cleaner feel and more direct feedback. This low vibration characteristic enhances a player's ability to sense the ball and make precise adjustments during play.
Sica is consistently praised for its excellent workmanship and high-quality materials. The use of finely selected wood veneers and precise construction methods, such as cold-pressing, contribute to its premium feel and durability. The finish is described as very nice, indicating meticulous attention to detail in its German manufacturing.
Technology
Pimplepark Sica is engineered to maximize performance with modern plastic balls. Its construction utilizes seven meticulously selected wood veneers, with a 1.0mm Ayous core and surrounding Ayous layers, all cold-pressed to enhance precision and stability. The outer layers are made of Spruce. Notably, the blade deliberately omits synthetic fibers, achieving high speed and spin through a specialized veneer structure and gluing technique. This all-wood approach provides superior feel and greater control, allowing players to generate significant spin, especially on serves and returns. German manufacturing ensures high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout the process.
Similar Blades
Yasaka Sweden Extra
Yasaka Sweden Extra is a classic 5-ply all-wood blade known for its excellent feel and control, making it a popular choice for all-round and offensive players. While Sica is a 7-ply blade with a more direct and faster offensive orientation, Sweden Extra shares the focus on all-wood construction and provides a similar emphasis on feel and spin generation. It's a solid alternative for players who appreciate the organic properties of wood but desire a slightly different speed-to-control ratio.
Victas Koki Niwa Wood
Victas Koki Niwa Wood is another 7-ply all-wood blade designed for offensive play. Like Pimplepark Sica, it aims to provide speed and power through its wood construction. Both blades are praised for their quality and feel, offering a solid platform for spin-oriented attacks. Koki Niwa Wood might offer a slightly different feel or speed profile, but it represents a similar category for players who prefer a modern, fast, all-wood option without composite materials.