Weight
85g
Plies
7-ply
Handles
ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Blazze OFF-
TSP Blazze OFF- is a versatile offensive blade that masterfully balances speed and control for dynamic, topspin-oriented play. Its hybrid construction centers on a lightweight Kiri core, paired with internal Kevlar and Carbon layers, delivering a crisp feel and a slightly harder touch for enhanced power. The signature Soft-Touch-Technology on the edges and handle provides exceptional comfort and a unique tactile experience. With an attractive black finish, it's designed for players who demand both aggressive capability and reliable feedback in their equipment.
This 7-ply blade uses a 5+2 construction. It features outer wood layers, internal Kevlar-Carbon composite layers, and a central Kiri wood core. This design aims to blend the lightweight, good-feel properties of Kiri with the stiffness and power boost from the composites, creating a balanced offensive profile.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Blazze OFF- is a fast blade, ideal for aggressive topspin attacks and powerful drives. The internal Kevlar-Carbon layers significantly boost its offensive capability, enabling high-speed rallies and effective finishing shots. Players report it delivers the pace needed for modern attacking play without feeling uncontrollably fast.
Despite its high speed, this blade maintains excellent control. The Kiri core and Soft-Touch-Technology provide good feel and feedback, allowing for precise short game shots, confident serve returns, and stability during fast exchanges. This makes it a versatile offensive tool where power doesn't come at the expense of accuracy.
The feel is communicative and well-balanced, described as sensitive with a lovely click. While the composite layers add some firmness, the overall sensation allows players to feel the ball securely on the blade, offering good connection and feedback during play.
It likely produces a medium-high throw angle, perfect for aggressive looping and topspin shots that clear the net with a good margin. This trajectory supports powerful, arcing attacks while still allowing for effective flat hits when needed.
It offers good dwell time for an OFF- blade with composites, allowing the ball to sink into the surface longer. This enhances spin generation on serves and loops, providing better control and more time to load the ball with rotation, which is great for spin-oriented players.
With Kevlar and Carbon layers, it exhibits a moderate level of flexibility. It's less flexible than an all-wood blade, which facilitates faster energy transfer for powerful shots and provides a stable, direct feel for blocking and driving.
The blade provides a responsive feel with noticeable feedback. The construction transmits vibrations effectively for better ball sensing, offering useful information on contact without being excessively jarring, which aids in shot execution and precision.
Build quality is consistently praised as superb. The finish is excellent, with well-sanded handles and smoothly rounded edges that enhance the soft-touch feel. The blade feels solid and well-constructed, contributing to its durability and providing a premium experience often associated with more expensive models.
Technology
The Blazze series incorporates Soft-Touch-Technology, featuring perfectly rounded and smooth edges on the blade to enhance comfort and minimize hand fatigue. It also uses built-in Micropearls between the wooden layers, designed to increase sensitivity and provide a more refined feel of the ball upon impact. The specific OFF- variant combines a prominent Kiri core with Kevlar-Carbon layers, aiming to expand the sweet spot and add hardness for a powerful, yet controlled, offensive response.
Similar Blades
TSP Blazze ALL+
The TSP Blazze ALL+ is a closely related blade within the same family. Designed for an Allround+ style, it shares the core construction and Soft-Touch-Technology. Players seeking a slightly less aggressive but equally comfortable and well-balanced blade with excellent feel and control might prefer the ALL+, especially if they prioritize spin and touch slightly over raw speed.
TSP Blazze Carbon OFF+
The TSP Blazze Carbon OFF+ represents the faster, more aggressive end of the Blazze spectrum. For players who find the OFF- lacking in outright power, the Carbon OFF+ offers a significant boost with a more prominent carbon construction, making it stiffer and faster. It's ideal for players reliant on maximum power and aggressive attacks, though this often comes with a trade-off in dwell time and overall feel.