Weight
86g
Thickness
6.5mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
158x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Swat Power
TSP Swat Power is a premier 7-ply all-wood blade that masterfully blends high speed with exceptional control. Designed for ambitious topspin players, it delivers a crisp, medium-hard feel and remarkable stability for aggressive, high-speed attacking play. Its construction provides excellent acceleration and a high ball bounce, making it a favorite for players seeking power without sacrificing the tactile feedback of a traditional wood blade. The Swat Power stands as a top-tier choice for intermediate to professional players focused on dynamic offensive strategies.
The blade features a symmetrical 7-ply all-wood construction. The outer plies are Smoked Limba, known for its hardness and feel, while the five inner plies are Ayous wood. This combination is designed to deliver power, a good feel for the ball, and a balance of speed with flexibility.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Swat Power is consistently rated as a fast, offensive blade, offering excellent acceleration and a high ball bounce that rivals some carbon composites. Our testing shows it provides the speed needed for aggressive topspin play and fast attacking rallies, making it suitable for players who want to dictate the pace of the game.
Despite its high speed, Swat Power maintains impressive control, a hallmark of its all-wood construction. The blade offers good dwell time and clear feedback, allowing players to place shots with accuracy. Many players find it provides more control than comparable carbon blades, making it forgiving during precise touch shots.
Swat Power delivers a crisp and direct feel, characterized as medium-hard. The smoked Limba outer plies contribute to this clear, responsive feedback upon ball contact, giving players a good sense of impact without being overly soft.
The combination of speed and wood construction produces a medium-high throw angle. This is beneficial for generating powerful topspin and looping shots with a good arc over the net.
The 7-ply wood construction, particularly with the Limba outer layers, provides a good dwell time. This allows players to brush the ball effectively for heavy spin and offers a solid platform for controlled looping and attacking shots.
Swat Power is relatively stiff due to its 7-ply build, yet it retains a degree of useful flexibility. This balance aids in spin generation during the short game and provides a stable, predictable response without feeling overly rigid.
The blade transmits a crisp, noticeable vibration that provides direct feedback rather than feeling jarring. This sensation contributes to the overall feel and helps players gauge the quality of their contact with the ball.
Swat Power is renowned for its high-end workmanship and consistent build quality. Players report a premium feel with excellent material selection and construction, often comparing it favorably to other top-tier Japanese and European brands. The blade offers exceptional value for its performance level.
Technology
TSP Swat Power exemplifies traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a focused 7-ply all-wood design. It utilizes a unique layering strategy, combining four thin outer veneers with three faster, slightly harder inner veneers to enhance acceleration and ball bounce. A key feature is the use of 'smoked' or heat-treated Limba for the outer plies. This process hardens the wood, increasing its speed and responsiveness while preserving the characteristic Limba touch. This construction philosophy aims to deliver superior stability and power typical of modern play, but with the natural, direct feel of wood, avoiding the artificial sensation sometimes associated with composite materials.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Koki Niwa
Koki Niwa is strongly associated with the Swat Power, with his former signature blade being a direct adaptation. His dynamic, aggressive, and all-around offensive style—featuring powerful topspin and quick counter-attacks—aligns perfectly with the blade's blend of speed, control, and feel for generating spin and precise shot-making.
Ryotaro Ogata
Ryotaro Ogata uses the TSP Swat Power, indicating its suitability for professional offensive play. As a skilled Japanese player, his choice underscores the blade's capability to support a dynamic and aggressive game at the highest levels.
Similar Blades
Victas Koki Niwa Wood
The Victas Koki Niwa Wood is widely considered a restyling or direct descendant of the TSP Swat Power. Both share a similar 7-ply all-wood construction focused on power and control for offensive players. Those who enjoy the Swat Power's performance will likely find the Koki Niwa Wood to be a very similar alternative, potentially with minor refinements.
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is a top-tier composite (Arylate-Carbon) offensive blade often compared to the Swat Power. TTSensei experts note that while the Viscaria offers excellent spin and speed, the Swat Power can deliver comparable or even greater speed with more control and a lighter weight, presenting a choice between the natural feel of wood and the distinct response of a composite.
Stiga Clipper Wood
Stiga Clipper Wood is another renowned 7-ply all-wood offensive blade with similar power-oriented characteristics. Both are excellent choices for aggressive play. Players report the Swat Power may feel slightly faster or offer a different, perhaps crisper, touch compared to the classic Clipper, but both stand as powerful wood options.