Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Blazze Soft Touch OFF+
TSP Blazze Soft Touch OFF+ is a high-speed offensive blade engineered for aggressive, power-focused players. It combines a seven-layer hybrid construction with unique 'Micropearls' and 'Soft-Touch-Technology' to deliver exceptional speed while enhancing feel and comfort. The blade's stiff, head-heavy design provides direct power transfer for explosive drives and loops, making it ideal for modern, fast-paced attacking play. Its rounded edges and integrated technology aim to offer a connected, sensitive touch that supports precise serves and returns.
The blade uses a seven-layer hybrid construction with wood, carbon, and kevlar arranged symmetrically. A kiri wood core provides stability, while fiber layers enhance stiffness and speed. 'Micropearls' between layers contribute to vibration management and improved feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Players report this as one of the fastest blades in its series, designed to compensate for the loss of speed glue in modern play. Its hybrid construction with carbon and kevlar layers generates explosive power, enabling powerful drives and smashes that suit an all-out offensive style.
Despite its high speed, the blade maintains respectable control, allowing players to guide the ball accurately. The 'Soft-Touch-Technology' and 'Micropearls' enhance feedback and feel, helping to balance aggressive play with precision, especially during serves and returns.
The blade offers a stiff, responsive feel due to its carbon and kevlar layers, with minimal flex. 'Soft-Touch-Technology' adds a connected sensitivity, but the overall sensation leans toward the harder side, ideal for direct power shots.
It likely produces a medium-high throw angle, facilitating powerful looping and topspin play. This aligns with its aggressive nature, helping players execute high-arcing attacks with confidence.
For its speed class, it provides decent dwell time, allowing players to impart spin effectively. The 'Micropearls' may enhance sensitivity during ball contact, contributing to a satisfying feel on loops and touch shots.
The blade shows almost no noticeable flex, characteristic of stiff offensive designs. This rigidity ensures direct power transfer, making it efficient for players who generate their own force in aggressive strokes.
It delivers moderate vibration, offering clear feedback without being harsh. The 'Micropearls' help manage this vibration, balancing direct feel with comfort for consistent offensive play.
Our testing shows superb craftsmanship with sharp, precise cuts and a high-quality finish comparable to premium blades. The attention to detail in construction ensures durability, though some note the handle color may fade with prolonged use.
Technology
TSP Blazze Soft Touch OFF+ incorporates 'Soft-Touch-Technology' with perfectly rounded, smooth edges for a comfortable, ergonomic grip that molds to the hand. 'Micropearls' are integrated between the seven layers to enhance sensitivity and provide unprecedented feedback, especially during serves and returns. This technology blends high-speed performance with a connected feel, aiming to improve control and comfort in fast-paced offensive play.
Similar Blades
TSP Blazze Carbon OFF+
As a direct sibling in the Blazze series, this blade offers similar high-speed offensive performance with carbon construction. It's often cited as the fastest in the line, sharing technology and feel but potentially delivering even more raw power for aggressive players.
Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC / Timo Boll ALC
Many players find these Butterfly blades as alternatives for blending wood feel with composite assistance. They provide high speed and spin with good control, though some note they can be faster than the Blazze, making them suitable for those seeking a similar aggressive style with different feedback characteristics.