Nittaku Factive 7

I am a big fan of 7-ply wood blades. I have tried various models, including the Stiga Clipper, Nittaku Septear, Butterfly Korbel SK7, Falck W-7, VIctas Swat, and DHS PG7.

Among these, the Factive 7 is my favorite and also the second cheapest. It offers an exceptional value for its price.

Pros:

1. Huge sweet spot
2. Crisp feeling
3. Lightweight (all less than 83g)
4. Fast but controllable
5. Stiff but with enough flex for looping
6. Reasonable dwell time
7. Great build quality

Con:

The only downside is the thin handle, which requires the use of grip tape. I recommend the Nittaku grip tape, which I consider the best in the market.

The blade performs well with various inverted rubbers, ranging from hard and tacky Chinese rubbers to soft Japanese rubbers like the Yasaka Rakza 7 soft.