Weight
85g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
158x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
SWAT Carbon
Victas SWAT Carbon expertly blends the renowned feel of the SWAT series with the amplified power of fleece carbon. Designed for players who appreciate a soft touch yet demand enhanced speed and spin, this hybrid offensive blade excels in topspin play. Its unique construction provides a balanced catapult effect for aggressive attacks while maintaining excellent dwell time and control in passive strokes. With a large sweet spot and superb sensitivity, it's a dynamic and reliable choice for a wide range of offensive techniques.
This 7-ply construction features Limba outer layers sandwiching fleece carbon, Ayous plies, and a heat-treated Ayous core. The symmetrical design places fleece carbon close to the surface to enhance power while maintaining the soft feel of wood through the outer Limba layers.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Victas SWAT Carbon is a fast blade suitable for offensive play. The inclusion of fleece carbon significantly boosts its power and catapult effect, especially in topspin rallies. While not the absolute fastest on the market, it provides ample speed for aggressive attacks and fast close-to-table play, making it a potent weapon for offensive strategies.
Despite its offensive capabilities, SWAT Carbon maintains a respectable level of control, particularly in passive strokes. The fleece carbon enhances stability and control in these situations, giving players a good feel and the ability to execute precise, controlled shots. This versatility allows for a mix of aggressive attacks and tactical placement.
SWAT Carbon delivers a medium-hard feel that blends carbon responsiveness with wood-like sensation. The fleece carbon provides a less elastic but softer touch compared to woven carbon, contributing to good dwell time and noticeable vibration feedback that helps players feel their shots.
The combination of carbon and wood layers creates a medium-high throw angle that facilitates aggressive topspin shots and powerful drives. This trajectory helps players generate effective attacking arcs while maintaining control over their shots.
The combination of wood plies and fleece carbon creates good dwell time, allowing players to impart significant spin on the ball. This is particularly beneficial for topspin shots and looping, where the ball bites into the rubber for enhanced spin generation.
SWAT Carbon offers medium flexibility where carbon layers add stiffness for power while the wood plies and fleece carbon allow enough flex to aid dwell time and control. This prevents the blade from feeling overly rigid while maintaining offensive capabilities.
The fleece carbon construction produces a medium level of vibration that provides useful feedback for ball control. This controlled vibration helps players sense their shots while maintaining stability, though some power-focused players might prefer less vibration for more direct power transmission.
Victas SWAT Carbon is a well-built blade with outstanding fit and finish. The use of quality materials and precise construction contributes to its durability and consistent performance, justifying its reputation as a high-quality piece of equipment that players can rely on match after match.
Technology
Victas SWAT Carbon utilizes an 'outer-fiber' construction with fleece carbon placed directly beneath the top Limba layer. This fleece carbon is less elastic yet softer than traditional woven carbon fibers, enhancing the blade's power and speed while preserving natural wood feel and dwell time. The technology differentiates it from stiffer carbon blades by offering a more tactile playing experience. Victas also applies its unified CI design theme with splitting graphics across the product line.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Misako Wakamatsu
Misako Wakamatsu has been associated with the Victas SWAT Carbon, particularly noted in discussions about its popularity in Japan. Her use suggests the blade's suitability for professional-level offensive play, as Japanese players often favor equipment that offers a good balance of speed, control, and tactile feel—traits that define the SWAT Carbon.
Similar Blades
Victas SWAT
The original Victas SWAT offers the core feel and control of the SWAT series in an all-wood construction. Players seeking a more traditional wood feel with less power or those who prioritize maximum dwell time over carbon-enhanced speed might prefer this predecessor to the Carbon version.
Victas SWAT Speed
As a sibling within the SWAT series, the SWAT Speed is optimized for fast attack with emphasis on smash and block capabilities. Players who find the SWAT Carbon too focused on looping and want a blade with more direct power for quicker offensive exchanges should consider this alternative, though it may offer less dwell time.