POWER CARBON

Xi Enting POWER CARBON generates impressive speed, thanks to its carbon fiber layers and offensive design. This makes it highly effective for fast attacks, powerful loop drives, and aggressive counter-hitting. Players report a noticeable power boost compared to all-wood blades, allowing them to finish points decisively from mid-distance.

Despite its offensive focus, this blade maintains decent control for its speed class. The wood layers and softer rebound characteristic help with shot placement and manageability, making it usable for developing attackers. You can still execute precise blocks and controlled loops without the blade feeling overly wild or unpredictable.

The blade delivers a medium-hard feel with a solid strike and quick rebound. Carbon layers provide stiffness and a direct response, while the wood composition prevents it from feeling overly harsh. Players note relatively low vibration, contributing to a comfortable and confident hitting sensation.

Throw angle is medium-high, facilitating powerful topspin shots and effective smashes. This allows players to create good arc on serves and loop attacks, making it suitable for an offensive style that relies on lifting the ball over the net with spin and speed.

Dwell time is moderate, offering enough contact for effective spin generation with modern rubbers. Its primary characteristic is a fast rebound suited for speed, so players seeking very long dwell for heavy, brushing topspin might prefer softer all-wood alternatives.

The blade exhibits a degree of stiffness from the carbon, but multiple wood layers introduce some flexibility. This prevents it from being overly rigid, allowing for a touch of nuance in shots while maintaining the solid, direct response expected from an offensive carbon design.

Vibration is relatively low for a carbon blade, which enhances comfort and provides clearer ball feedback. This makes it more forgiving and easier to control, especially for players new to carbon constructions who might find high-vibration blades unsettling.

Build quality is acceptable for the price point, offering good durability for developing players. While not featuring premium materials or finishes, it holds up well to regular play and provides reliable performance. Many players find it represents excellent value, especially as a first carbon blade.