Koji Matsushita Special

Weight

90g

Thickness

5.6mm

Plies

7-ply

Head Size

165x155

Handles

FL / ST

Material

Hybrid

Head Shape

Standard

Balance

Balanced

Victas

Koji Matsushita Special

China

Victas Koji Matsushita Special is a high-end defensive blade engineered for modern players who prioritize precision and versatility. Developed with legendary defender Koji Matsushita, it features a unique 7-ply hybrid construction with Fleece Carbon layers. This design creates a large sweet spot, reduces vibration, and enhances directness, offering optimal control for chopping and blocking while providing surprising speed for offensive transitions. Its aggressive trajectory and high precision keep opponents under constant pressure, making it ideal for players who blend uncompromising close-to-the-table defense with seamless attacking play.

7-Ply Construction

The blade features a 7-ply construction with five wood layers and two specialized Fleece Carbon layers strategically positioned to enhance control, vibration damping, and offensive capability while contributing to a large sweet spot and direct feel.

TT Sensei Ratings

Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics

Speed
7.0

Victas Koji Matsushita Special operates in the ALL to ALL+ range, offering balanced speed suitable for modern defensive play. While designed for control, the Fleece Carbon layers provide a noticeable increase in directness and power compared to all-wood defensive blades. This gives you enough pace for effective counter-attacks and topspins, making it versatile for transitioning from defense to offense. The speed isn't overwhelming but is perfectly sufficient for creating offensive pressure from a defensive stance.

Control
9.0

Control is the standout feature of this blade, earning top marks for precision. The Fleece Carbon layers and wood veneers work together to create an exceptionally large sweet spot while minimizing unwanted vibrations. This allows for remarkable accuracy in all strokes, making difficult defensive shots, sensitive blocks, and precise placement feel effortless. Players who rely on consistency and tactical placement will find this level of control ideal for dictating rallies.

Feel
Medium-Soft
SoftMedium-SoftHard

Victas Koji Matsushita Special delivers a soft to medium-soft feel characteristic of defensive blades designed for good dwell time. Despite the carbon layers, the feel remains soft with minimal unpleasant vibrations, providing excellent feedback from the ball. This sensitive touch enhances control and allows for nuanced execution of defensive strokes.

Throw Angle
Medium-Low
LowMedium-LowHigh

Players report a medium-low to medium throw angle, with some noting it produces a slightly lower trajectory than other blades. This characteristic benefits defensive shots by creating lower returns that are more challenging for opponents to attack effectively.

Dwell Time
8.5

The combination of wood plies and Fleece Carbon provides excellent dwell time, allowing players to impart significant spin during chops and loops. This extended contact is crucial for defensive players who rely on spin variation and control to outmaneuver opponents, with many noting how well the blade holds the ball.

Flexibility
6.5

This blade offers medium flexibility—not as stiff as some faster carbon blades, yet the carbon layers provide enough stiffness to support offensive power. This balanced flexibility contributes to good dwell time for control while maintaining responsiveness for counter-attacks.

Vibration
3.0

A defining characteristic is its exceptionally low vibration. The Fleece Carbon layers are specifically engineered to absorb and minimize unwanted vibrations, creating a clean, direct feel with almost zero-vibration feedback. This quality is highly valued by defenders for enhancing both control and playing comfort.

Quality
9.0

Victas Koji Matsushita Special represents premium, high-end craftsmanship. The materials selection, construction techniques, and overall finish contribute to excellent build quality that players immediately notice. It's built to be durable and deliver consistent performance over time, living up to its reputation as professional-grade equipment for serious defenders.

Technology

Victas Koji Matsushita Special incorporates innovative Fleece Carbon technology as two outer plies within its 7-layer construction. This advanced material significantly reduces unpleasant vibrations while providing a softer touch and more direct feel without sacrificing speed. The technology contributes to an enlarged sweet spot for greater consistency and forgiveness on off-center hits. By combining wood with Fleece Carbon, the blade delivers optimal control for defensive play like chopping and blocking while offering sufficient power for aggressive counter-attacks and topspins. This engineering creates a blade that excels in modern defensive strategies, allowing players to dictate play with precision and varied trajectories.

Pro Players Using This Blade

Koji Matsushita

Koji Matsushita is the legendary Japanese defender for whom this blade line is named. While famously associated with the original Victas Koji Matsushita blade, the Special variant evolves from his extensive defensive experience. His input ensures the blade embodies the needs of a top-tier modern defender, emphasizing control, feel, and the ability to transition to offense through precise chopping, blocking, and effective counter-attacking.

Similar Blades

Victas Koji Matsushita Defensive

Victas Koji Matsushita Defensive is a closely related blade within the same product line, also developed with Koji Matsushita's input. It's generally described as thinner and more control-oriented than the Special model. While the Special offers more speed and a larger sweet spot due to its Fleece Carbon layers, the Defensive model emphasizes maximum control and feeling for traditional defensive play. Players seeking a softer, more classic defensive feel might prefer the Defensive, while those wanting a blend of defense and offensive capability would lean toward the Special.