Weight
88g
Thickness
6.525mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
150x158
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
King Kong 2
Sanwei King Kong 2 is an OFF+ rated hybrid blade built for aggressive, offensive players. Its 7-ply construction combines Limba and Spruce wood with two inner layers of Sanwei's proprietary LD Carbon, creating a potent mix of high speed and surprising control. The unique cypress wood handle offers superior comfort and a premium feel. This blade excels at delivering powerful attacks, fast loops, and crisp responsiveness, making it a formidable weapon for players who want to dominate points with speed and precision.
The construction features a symmetrical 7-ply build. A 5-ply wood core (Limba/Spruce/Ayous/Spruce/Limba) is reinforced with two inner layers of LD carbon placed between the Spruce and Ayous layers. This design enhances the blade's speed and stiffness while maintaining control and a natural wood feel from the Limba outer plies.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Sanwei King Kong 2 is highly regarded for its speed. The 5+2 carbon construction, combined with Limba and Spruce plies, results in a blade that delivers significant power and fast ball exit speeds, making it ideal for aggressive attacking play.
While emphasizing speed, King Kong 2 still offers a commendable level of control, especially when paired with appropriate rubbers. The internal LD carbon layers provide extensibility without excessive loss of control, allowing for precise shot placement during fast rallies.
King Kong 2 feels hard and stiff but dynamic, not dead. The combination of wood and carbon layers provides responsive, direct feedback with a natural wood-like touch that players appreciate despite the carbon reinforcement.
Players often describe a low to medium-low throw angle, which is advantageous for consistent, powerful drives and loops that stay on the table. This characteristic suits a direct, aggressive playing style perfectly.
The Limba top ply offers some dwell time, which helps generate spin on loops. However, the overall stiffness and speed from the carbon layers can shorten dwell time compared to all-wood blades, requiring players to generate power through their stroke technique.
Sanwei King Kong 2 is a stiff blade, which is typical for carbon-reinforced designs focused on speed. This stiffness aids in direct power transfer and provides excellent stability during hard hits and blocks.
This blade has medium vibration, with the carbon layers contributing to a stiff feel. It transmits power effectively without excessive harshness, offering a good balance between clear feedback and playing comfort.
Our community reports good to excellent build quality, with a fine finish and a unique cypress wood handle that enhances the overall premium feel. The craftsmanship is generally considered high for its price point, offering reliable performance.
Technology
Sanwei King Kong 2 features a 5-ply wood construction augmented by two inner layers of LD carbon. LD carbon is a proprietary material developed by Sanwei, noted for its enhanced extensibility. This combination is engineered to provide a significant increase in speed and power, characteristic of modern offensive blades, while aiming to retain a usable level of control. The blade also incorporates a distinctive cypress wood handle, chosen for its comfort and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the user experience during extended play sessions.
Similar Blades
Stiga Cybershape Carbon
In comparative testing, Sanwei King Kong 2 was noted for its unique blend of speed, control, and feedback at its price point. Its embedded carbon layers preserve a more natural wood-like touch compared to some other carbon blades like the Cybershape Carbon, offering a different feel for players who want carbon power without losing all wood sensation.
Donic Waldner Carbon
When tested alongside other carbon blades, King Kong 2 stood out for its value proposition. It provides a potent offensive package with a distinctive feel, differentiating itself from blades like the Donic Waldner Carbon by offering a specific balance of stiffness, feedback, and playability that appeals to aggressive attackers.