Andro Temper Tech OFF-
Blade description:
Performance Characteristics
The Andro Temper Tech OFF- is an all-wood, 5-ply offensive blade known for its exceptional balance of speed and control. Featuring a mahogany outer ply and a Kiri core, the blade offers a unique hitting sensation that combines a crisp, hard feel with a degree of internal flexibility. This construction results in a linear, predictable performance that is highly effective for looping, driving, and especially passive blocking.
Build and Handling
- Construction: 5-ply all-wood construction, noted for its high-quality finish and aesthetics.
- Weight: Lightweight, typically ranging between 79g and 82g, contributing to high agility during play.
- Feel: The blade provides distinct feedback and a balanced touch that is neither excessively soft nor overly hard. While some users report a pleasant, crisp vibration, others may find the feedback intensity varies.
- Ergonomics: The handle design is widely praised for its high level of comfort, regardless of the shape (FL, ST, or Anatomical).
Playing Dynamics
This blade excels in close-to-the-table and mid-distance play, offering a large sweet spot that remains consistent across various strokes. It is highly versatile and performs reliably with a broad range of rubbers, though it is frequently recommended to pair it with soft to medium-soft rubbers to optimize the dwell time and spin generation. While it possesses enough power for smashes and mid-distance loops, it is not designed for heavy, long-distance power play; instead, it favors players who prioritize ball placement, consistency, and a “user-friendly” feel.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — November 2020
Excellent blade, albeit now discontinued, which is a shame, as this is my go-to blade. It offers both speed and control, with a great feel in the hand, as I have an anatomic handle shape. The weight is also good, for an all-wood, 5-ply blade. I highly recommend it.
#2 — November 2017
If God (or your choice of supreme being [wife, boss, Ma Long?]) told me I could play with only one blade (heaven [or your choice of nirvana] forbid) it would be this one. An example of the overall performance being greater than the sum of its individual attributes, this would have to be the most well-rounded blade in my quiver.
What stands out the most (for me) about the TT is its large sweet spot. Mine seems equal to most of my composites and has better feel and feedback. It brings out the best in all the rubbers I’ve tried on it, be they European or Chinese.
Suited to a very wide range of playing styles and abilities, it’s stable, linear, and user-friendly. Good up to mid-distance, but you must generate your own power if you want more than off-speed. I find this blade fun to play with, and its versatility and success rate make for a very satisfying experience.
So, if I was standing at the Pearly Gates (or your choice of immortal portal) I’d make sure they have this blade in stock!
#3 — August 2017
This blade does not perform well with MX-P rubbers. It lacks control and provides insufficient dwell time. The combination of the blade and MX-P rubbers results in a very light and inconsistent feel. The blade is too fast and hard to control with long pips rubbers, making it difficult to execute consistent strokes. It may perform better with softer rubbers.
Despite its performance issues, the blade does feature a nice finish.
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