Andro Wanokiwami AO OFF

Blade description:

The Andro Wanokiwami AO OFF is a distinguished table tennis blade known for its remarkable balance between speed and control. Designed for offensive play, this 5-ply wooden blade boasts a weight of approximately 86 grams, which places it in the medium range. Its thickness and thoughtful construction contribute to an impressive overall performance, making it a favored choice among players seeking both power and finesse in their game.

This blade exhibits a combination of moderate flexibility and stiffness, with measured values of 5.4 stiffness and 5.5 hardness. Players often describe the Wanokiwami AO OFF as offering a soft touch that enhances control, yet facilitates crisp shots with minimal unpleasant vibrations. Many reviews highlight its ability to generate a crazy spin trajectory and consistent performance, making it particularly effective for players of various levels, from intermediate to advanced. The medium throw angle reinforces its versatility, allowing for excellent looping capabilities even against backspin.

For those exploring alternatives, while the Wanokiwami AO OFF is compared favorably to blades like the TSP W and Nittaku S-5, it stands out due to its blend of power and subtlety. The blade is especially compatible with medium-hard to hard rubbers, ensuring that players can adapt their setup according to their preferences without sacrificing performance. With an overall rating of 9.4, the Andro Wanokiwami AO OFF is not just another blade—it’s a tool that enhances a player’s skill while offering a premium build quality that feels comfortable and reliable in hand.

Recent Reviews

#1 — July 2020

This ordinary wooden blade offers low speed without control, making it a suitable choice for beginners.

#2 — August 2019

The blade has a soft touch with a crisp feeling. It produces little vibrations, which are not unpleasant. It is very controllable despite its fast speed. In my opinion, the Wanokiwami is an easy-to-play blade. Its crazy spin trajectory is certainly accurate. It offers linear speed and a medium throw. It works well with medium-hard to hard rubbers. This is one of the best blades produced by Andro.

#3 — August 2019

Ignore comments from user anandkeshav. It is not as slow as that user indicated. It’s worth noting they have reviewed no other items, so their opinion should be taken with a grain of salt.

The blade is on the fast side of OFF-, or may be seen by some as OFF, depending on what you’re comparing it to. Its speed is similar to the TSPW or Nittaku S-5, around ‘9’. I only rated it 10 in the stats so the overall rating rose from 8.7, which I believe is too slow.

Throw angle and dwell make for a great looping blade, with a soft balsa feel and sound. Although it sounds like balsa with rubbers glued on and hitting balls, the middle ply is not balsa.

It has a somewhat high pitch when bouncing the ball directly onto the naked blade, which indicates its relatively fast speed for a 5 ply wood. It has plenty of power available even at distance and loops backspin balls well.

I agree with ttandi, the blade is finished very well, with a very comfortable handle and overall feel.