Weight
92g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
159x150
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Froster EX-C PBO
Sanwei Froster EX-C PBO is a high-performance offensive blade built for modern, aggressive play. Its 7-ply hybrid construction integrates PBO fiber, delivering exceptional speed and power that rivals top-tier ZLC blades. The design offers a crisp, medium-hard feel with a large sweet spot, providing surprising control for its speed class. With a balanced weight distribution and vibration-dampening properties, it's engineered for players who dominate from mid-distance with heavy topspin and powerful counter-hits.
This symmetrical 7-ply construction features Koto outer layers for crisp feel and spin potential, with PBO fiber layers enhancing rigidity and ball rebound speed. The inner Ayous and Kiri wood plies contribute to overall feel and balance, creating a blend of speed, stiffness, and vibration dampening characteristic of high-performance composite blades.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Froster EX-C PBO delivers exceptional Off++ speed, consistently rated among the fastest blades available. Our testing shows its PBO fiber construction creates powerful ball rebound and elasticity, enabling devastating attacks and counter-attacks. It rivals or surpasses the speed of many well-known composite blades, making it ideal for players who prioritize raw offensive power and fast-paced rallies.
Despite its extreme speed, Froster EX-C PBO maintains commendable control. Players report stable performance and good feedback during rallies, allowing skilled offensive players to manage its power effectively. The blade's construction and balanced feel provide sufficient precision for executing accurate shots, making it surprisingly manageable for its speed class.
Froster EX-C PBO delivers a crisp, stiff feel with direct ball connection, characteristic of high-speed composite blades. While some players note a softness aiding touch play near the net, the dominant impression is firm feedback that provides excellent sensation for powerful shots and aggressive play.
The stiff construction combined with modern rubbers produces a medium-high throw angle that facilitates effective topspin attacks. Players find it helps create a higher arc on loops, making it particularly suitable for aggressive, spin-oriented offensive play.
Our testing indicates a medium dwell time that provides sufficient ball contact for effective spin generation. While the PBO fiber construction promotes fast rebound, the blade maintains enough dwell to create heavy topspin, making it effective for loop-oriented attacks.
This blade exhibits predominantly stiff characteristics with minimal flex, designed for direct power transfer. While some players mention slight flexibility, the overall construction prioritizes rigidity that benefits hard hitters and players seeking immediate ball response.
PBO fiber's vibration-dampening properties result in reduced vibration during play. Players experience stable feedback without excessive jarring, contributing to better control during powerful strokes while maintaining enough sensation for shot feedback.
Build quality is consistently praised as top-notch, with perfect finish and construction that rivals premium blades from established manufacturers. The attention to detail and use of advanced PBO fiber materials contribute to a premium feel and excellent durability that withstands rigorous play.
Technology
Sanwei Froster EX-C PBO utilizes PBO fiber, a high-performance composite material known for exceptional strength, rigidity, and vibration-dampening properties. Integrated into a 7-ply construction using cold-gluing technology, this process enhances sensitivity and spin potential. The blade's design focuses on balanced weight distribution with the center of gravity closer to the hand, improving handling and creating a lighter feel despite its offensive capabilities.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Froster EX-C PBO is frequently compared to Viscaria in terms of speed and offensive performance. Both are high-performance blades utilizing advanced composite materials—Viscaria with Arylate-Carbon and Froster with PBO Fiber—to deliver exceptional power and spin for aggressive play. Players seeking similar speed characteristics often consider these blades as alternatives.
Butterfly ZLC blades
PBO fiber in Froster EX-C PBO shares similar properties and performance characteristics with Zylon Carbon (ZLC) materials used in high-end Butterfly blades. Players looking for comparable speed, stiffness, and offensive capabilities in other professional composite blades will find ZLC alternatives from established manufacturers worth considering.