Darker

Darker is a Japanese table tennis brand founded in 1955 by Hidetaro Okada in Tokyo, specializing in premium quality blades made from 300-400-year-old Kiso Hinoki wood, handmade by experienced craftsmen. Known for its boutique status among blade connoisseurs, it emphasizes superior materials and craftsmanship, offering many penhold versions true to its Japanese origins. While primarily focused on blades, it has expanded to some accessories and uses both Japanese and Chinese factories due to material shortages.