Weight
83g
Thickness
7mm
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Roots Spin Offensive 3
Soulspin Roots Spin Offensive 3 is a premium, handcrafted German blade for offensive players who prioritize spin and a sensitive feel. Its all-wood construction, featuring thick Spruce outer veneers and a Kiri core, delivers a soft, elastic, and lively playing experience reminiscent of classic Hinoki blades. Engineered for the modern plastic ball, it excels at spin generation while offering a responsive and engaging platform for dynamic attacks, from serves to powerful topspins.
This 5-ply all-wood construction features thick Spruce outer veneers and a Kiri core. The thick Spruce is noted for providing a soft feel and excellent spin generation, mimicking the playing characteristics of traditional Hinoki blades.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Roots Spin Offensive 3 delivers high speed suitable for offensive play. As an all-wood blade, it provides significant acceleration, enabling fast topspin attacks and powerful shots that can pressure opponents effectively.
Despite its speed, this blade offers commendable control. The soft wood construction and sensitive feel allow for precise ball placement and confident management of exchanges, especially near the net.
Players experience a soft and elastic feel, often compared to Hinoki blades. This provides excellent sensitivity and feedback, letting you feel the ball's contact clearly to generate significant spin.
The combination of long dwell time and flexibility produces a medium-high throw angle. This is advantageous for topspin shots, allowing them to dip sharply over the net and land deep on the table.
The soft, elastic nature and thick outer veneers create a notably long dwell time. This extended ball contact is instrumental for imparting heavy spin and producing a high, arcing trajectory.
It exhibits good flexibility, which aids in spin generation and contributes to the softer feel on impact. This characteristic benefits players who rely on brushing strokes and creating spin.
This blade is designed to minimize unwanted vibrations, resulting in a comfortable and controlled playing experience. You get consistent shot execution without the jarring feedback sometimes found in faster blades.
Craftsmanship on this blade is exceptional. SoulSpin's hand-made attention to detail results in a flawless finish with no rough edges, creating a beautiful, durable, and high-quality product that players consistently praise.
Technology
Soulspin's 'Roots' line focuses on traditional all-wood construction with premium materials and craftsmanship. The Roots Spin Offensive 3 uses thick Spruce outer veneers, known from musical instruments, to impart a soft, sensitive feel and excellent spin properties. The Kiri core contributes to a lightweight and responsive nature. German manufacturing ensures high quality and allows for extensive personalization through handle customization, creating a blade tailored to individual playing styles.
Similar Blades
Nittaku Meister Holz Sieben
Some players consider the Nittaku Meister Holz Sieben as a benchmark. Soulspin positions the Roots Spin Offensive 3 as an enhanced version, offering similar characteristics with potentially improved spin and flex due to its 5-ply Spruce construction versus the Holz Sieben's 7-ply Spruce/Ayous build.
OSP Ultimate or BBC Ghost
These blades are sometimes suggested as alternatives for players seeking fast, all-wood options with a large sweet spot and good catapult effect. Our testing notes they may offer a softer feel compared to the Roots Spin Offensive 3.