Tigress-FL America Cypress

The 9.0mm thickness and inherent properties of American Cypress contribute to high-speed capabilities, making this blade suitable for aggressive play. It delivers excellent speed that rivals some faster composite blades, allowing players to execute powerful attacks with confidence.

Despite its impressive speed, this blade maintains excellent control ratings, suggesting a well-balanced design for players who can manage its power. This combination allows for effective shot placement and varied tactical options during play.

The 9.0mm thickness and nature of American Cypress create a firmer feel than thinner or softer wood blades. Players experience a solid, direct hitting sensation that provides clear feedback on every stroke.

Thicker, stiffer single-ply blades like this typically produce medium-high throw angles, helping players generate powerful, deep attacking shots with good clearance over the net.

Single-ply wood blades, especially thicker constructions like this, typically offer good dwell time for spin generation. The high control and spin ratings suggest medium to long dwell characteristics that help players create effective topspin shots.

With medium flexibility typical for thick, single-ply wood blades, this construction provides a good balance between power transmission and tactile feel. The stiffness rating supports offensive play while maintaining sufficient responsiveness.

The substantial 9.0mm thickness helps dampen vibration compared to thinner single-ply blades, though some natural wood vibration remains present. This creates a more controlled feel while maintaining the authentic wood blade experience.

Players consistently rate this as a high-quality blade, appreciating its construction and performance characteristics. Handcrafted by master craftsmen in Taiwan with strict wood selection, it represents traditional craftsmanship focused on material excellence.