Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner

Inner — great feeling: much better than just carbon — it plays perfectly with rubber Andro Rasanter R 42 or Tibhar Evolution MX P or S.

Straight flat cut and sharp flat strokes. (Weight 83 g)

Wonderful short game with great control.

The blade is a bust, and the worst. I paid $130 for it.

I also own the Violin Carbon blade. Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner (NAC Inner) offers an excellent feel and control similar to the Violin Carbon. However, it is slightly slower and stiffer. NAC Inner is highly user-friendly due to its soft touch and exceptional control. The carbon layers only become noticeable when striking with force.

The blade boasts a large sweet spot and performs well across all types of strokes, particularly in looping. It pairs effectively with tacky Chinese rubbers. For backhand play, I suggest using hard rubbers on NAC Inner if you prefer active blocking and punching shots. Medium or soft rubbers tend to result in less control for harder shots. Hard rubbers provide superior control for NAC Inner on backhand.

It is important to note that this blade is head-heavy, which aligns with my preferences (though this may vary among players). My blade weighs in at a remarkably lightweight 87 grams. The handle is slightly thinner compared to other blades, but this has minimal impact on my gameplay.

Lastly, the craftsmanship of this blade is exceptional, featuring a beautiful finish. Given its versatility, I highly recommend NAC Inner to players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. If you are willing to invest, this blade offers exceptional value for money.

Update: After several months of play, I am certain that NAC Inner deserves a solid 9 rating in terms of speed. I find it puzzling that the average rating on this site is only 8.7. NAC Inner is undoubtedly faster than Stiga Infinity, which is rated at 8.7 on this site.

Outstanding feeling. Not stiff like many carbon blades as the carbon is buried deep and really just is noticed on hard hits. So it is not a very fast blade. Same as Acoustic on soft touch, a bit of a kick on hard hits.

Amazing blade… the best I’ve played so far. For three years, I played with the Stiga Intensity NCT, an off blade that lacked control and was stiff. Unsuitable for me, I then switched to an all+ blade, the Yasaka Sweden Extra. It offered excellent quality for the price, with great control, spin, and feeling. However, it lacked power and had a medium sweet spot, occasionally causing vibrations.

The Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Inner C Pen has only positives: amazing control, ample power, excellent feel, perfect weight, comfortable handle, and exceptional quality. Its only drawback is the price of €182, though it’s available for €146 with TT11 Weekly special prices. This blade is truly a gem.

Having tested the wood, outer, and inner versions of the Acoustic, I can definitely say that the inner is my favorite. It is an incredible blade in every way. The inner blade is like a more stable version of the wood blade, with more power when needed. Short game is easy, produces massive spin with good rubbers, and has no discernible weaknesses for me. I’ll definitely stick with this one!!!.

This paddle provides excellent control and lots of speed for a dynamic game.

It gives me everything I need for my style, which is a close-to-the-table game based on offensive smash and spin. I’m very pleased with this purchase.

I like this blade. It has good control and power when needed. Plus, it’s a good quality Nittaku!

This blade provides all the control you need.

However, for intermediate and advanced players, the blade feels too slow, especially when driving open against chop serves. You get a crisp feel when you hit flat, and the inner layers seem to activate on flat shots, likely versus topspin.

One of the best blades I’ve played with. Paired with a Xiom Vega Pro H on the forehand and a Moristo SP on the backhand, it facilitates very good rotation, respectable power, and excellent control.

The woody feeling is highly recommended.

This is the most advanced blade I’ve ever used. It has great feeling, lots of flex, and vibration.

When I first started using it, I couldn’t differentiate between whippy and flat shots. As I played with the blade more, I realized it can hit slow/fast whippy shots and flat shots with proper technique. This blade rewards proper strokes and punishes you for using improper strokes. As a player and a coach, I highly recommend this blade because of that.

This blade is very fast, but can also hit slow shots as well; it just requires a bit of feeling.

Blade quality is excellent. The inner carbon layer provides a lot of control and feel.

You really need to hit hard to engage the carbon layer. I recommend pairing it with a hard rubber for the forehand.

Players used to outer ALC blades will find this blade to be slower. However, you get more time and control for each shot.

Overall, it’s a great product.

Allwood feeling and sturdy!

I love it.

I paired it with a Hurricane 8 39º and a Hurricane 8-80 38º.

It has great control, and when you hit hard, it’s very powerful.

It is flexible and vibrates a lot, so it gives you good feedback when you hit.

Играю с P-1 на обеих сторонах. Всё устраивает.

Менять не буду.

Good control in the short game, power when needed, and full confidence in it.

For amateur players, there are probably plenty of bats that will feel good. The extra benefit here is the Nittaku quality: no splintering (like I had with Butterfly), and the handle feels really good too. I also appreciate that the Nittaku handles are smaller, which makes them great bats for kids.

Very good and controllable ply.

Optimal choice for amateurs.

I really like this blade. It has a good wooden feel and fits my technique well.

The handle is smaller than other blades, but it fits my hand perfectly if I wrap it with grip tape.

Excellent blade, one of my best.

It’s far from being a speed monster but can finish a point without problem using reasonable force.

The feeling is great, and the spin produced as well. I use it with Fastarc G-1, a very good combo.

Fast, light, and powerful blade with many gears.

The higher your skill level, the better this blade performs. However, it’s not as easy to control as wooden blades.

The blade is of superb quality and design.

It’s not as fast as Acoustic Carbon, but it offers better control.

This blade is well-suited for players who prioritize control over pure attack.

Even though this blade is an inner carbon type, the feeling is quite direct, so be cautious with your decision.

The throw angle is medium, producing a long and fast trajectory. This blade requires a skilled hand.

I think that the grip is fitted for small hands.

High-quality blade, kind of soft for my existing technique.

I bought it for developing my spinning skills.

I’ve been using this blade for over a month, and I love it. The handle is a bit thin, but it doesn’t bother me at all. This blade is light and well-balanced.

It’s great for the short game due to the soft limba outer plies. If you are using medium-hard or hard rubbers, you have to hit quite hard to activate the inner carbon layers. This means you will have great control on softer shots. But when you hit hard, you can bring out the full speed potential of the blade.

This blade shines when looping. It has great dwell time and topspin potential. Blocking and chopping are very good too. If money isn’t an issue, I highly recommend this blade to all players who like to loop a lot.

Also, TT11 has great service. I asked for an 88g blade and received exactly that weight.

He probado casi todas las maderas de alta gama, y esta tiene un nivel más arriba.

This blade is fantastic. It offers a very good wooden feel and control, along with a lot of power and a catapult effect when hit hard.

It’s great for close to the table, mid-distance, and away from the table play. You can generate a lot of power and place the ball exactly where you want with a lot of spin and accuracy.

The craftsmanship and feel are fantastic. I have more than 20 top-class setups, and this is one of the best.

Ottimo telaio dal grande feeling. Grazie al carbonio in 3 strati, sembra di avere un telaio in solo legno, non troppo rigido. Lo uso con gomme Andro Rasant 2.1.

L’unica pecca è che forse è un po’ troppo veloce per me. Lo considero comunque, insieme all’Hino Blaze, allo Stiga Ebenholz V e al Butterfly Innerforce ZLC, uno dei migliori telai prodotti tra solo legno e fibre varie.

Come velocità, è superiore a tutti gli altri citati.

At first, I was confused by the price and worried that it would be tip-heavy since it’s marketed towards attackers. Having previously used defensive rackets, this blade initially felt a bit different.

However, I quickly adjusted, and my concerns vanished. This blade offers high power while maintaining control and scaling to different play styles. It’s an excellent choice, and the best I’ve used so far.

Similar to the Nittaku Acoustic, but with more power on hard hits.

Real wood feeling with good control.

The carbon shows power when you hit strongly!

Perfect product!

It’s 12mm edge tape that says Yasaka.

It sticks well and has a protective quality. TT11 price makes it a worthwhile buy!

Compared to the acoustic guitar, the “younger brother” (likely referring to a specific carbon blade, perhaps the Fast Break Carbon Guitar or Bi Boer ZLC) feels significantly better.

The feel is very solid upon impact, without the slightest sense of emptiness. The blade “bites” and grips the ball well, which is a common characteristic of carbon blades.

The rhythm and speed of attack are superior compared to many acoustic guitars, offering improved control for the user.

While carbon blades tend to be “sprayed carbon bombs,” this blade maintains a certain degree of stability, which is a noteworthy focus.

Having purchased two of these carbon blades, I feel they are nearly identical. In contrast, two Butterfly carbon blades of the same model can have a significant gap in performance.

Overall, if you prefer a fast break style with emphasis on swing speed, this carbon blade is an excellent choice. However, for players primarily focused on pure arcing loops, it’s not recommended.

说实话，虽然这块底板是内置，但是不觉得肉，还是有碳吉他的速度感，控制感也很出色。

桐木手感非常明显。吃球比外置碳吉他深一些，底劲也略好，也是一块适合中近台弧快的底板。

The filling is the same as before, with an acoustic feel. However, it provides more power.