Weight
82.5g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
156x150
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Black Knight 7
XVT Black Knight 7 is a performance-oriented hybrid blade built for offensive players. Its 7-ply construction combines five wood layers with two carbon fibers, creating a stiff and responsive feel that delivers both speed and surprising control. The AYOUS wood core provides stability, while the carbon layers amplify power for aggressive shots. Lightweight at around 80-85 grams, it facilitates quick maneuvers and precise placement, making it a user-friendly and consistent option for advancing players looking to dominate fast-paced rallies.
The blade features a symmetrical 7-layer construction. It uses five plies of wood, with an AYOUS core, and two layers of carbon fiber placed within the stack. This hybrid arrangement enhances stiffness and speed while maintaining control and a degree of wood-like feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Black Knight 7 is consistently rated as a fast blade, suitable for aggressive, offensive play. This high speed potential allows for powerful drives and quick attacks, putting immediate pressure on opponents during rallies.
Despite its high speed, this blade maintains strong control ratings. It remains manageable for accurate shot placement and executing different strokes, including softer pushes, though its offensive nature means players need a confident touch.
Players describe a stiff, crisp, and direct feel on impact. This medium-hard character provides clear feedback on shots and contributes significantly to the blade's speed and power, especially for flat hits and blocks.
It produces a medium-high throw angle, allowing for powerful, deep shots that can pressure opponents. This is beneficial for aggressive looping and driving plays, helping to arc the ball over the net with pace.
Dwell time is moderate due to the carbon layers and stiff construction. It allows sufficient ball contact to generate spin on powerful topspin shots but isn't excessively long, contributing to the blade's direct and speedy response.
This is a stiff blade with low flexibility. This rigidity is a key attribute for its offensive capabilities, enabling powerful shots and supporting a fast, direct playing style.
Vibration is very low, resulting in a smooth, focused feel. The carbon layers stiffen the structure to reduce unwanted oscillations, leading to a clean and direct impact sensation.
Build quality is considered good, especially for its budget-friendly price point. While not matching premium blades, it's reported to be durable and well-constructed for its class, offering reliable performance for consistent play.
Technology
XVT Black Knight 7 utilizes a hybrid construction, integrating two layers of carbon fiber with five plies of wood. This combination is engineered to provide an optimal balance between speed and control for modern offensive play. The carbon layers enhance stiffness and power output for fast attacks, while the wood plies, including an AYOUS core, contribute stability and a degree of tactile feel. The design aims to deliver a high-performance blade that is both powerfully aggressive and surprisingly manageable.
Similar Blades
Yinhe Pro-01
Yinhe Pro-01 is often mentioned as a comparable offensive blade. TTSensei experts note it might feel slightly slower and closer to a Viscaria-like profile, with a different outer ply material (thicker Koto) offering a similar hybrid performance with a nuanced feel difference.
Butterfly Viscaria
Butterfly Viscaria is a premium benchmark for offensive hybrid blades. While Black Knight 7 is a budget-friendly alternative sharing core concepts of speed and control, the Viscaria is known for a more refined, high-end feel and construction quality.