Nittaku Meister Basaltec Outer

After 9 months of using this blade, I have been amazed by its capabilities. I have experimented with various rubbers, including Dgnics 09c, Rakza Z, Battle 2, Tenergy 05, and 64, among others. Most recently, I have used DHS Hurricane 3 National 39 Degree on the forehand and Nittaku Fastarc G1 on the backhand. This blade is ideally suited for spin-oriented players. The 3D Handle technology from Soul Spin Technology provides an exceptionally comfortable grip. It shares similarities with the Jun Mijutani ZLC and Zhang Jike Super ZLC, but offers greater control. This may be attributed to the incorporation of a layer of pine wood. Beyond the comfortable grip, I particularly appreciate the soft and precise feel during looping and topspinning, which generates tremendous ball spin despite the blade’s stiffness and medium hardness. It has become my favorite blade, although I intend to explore the Maister Basaltec Outer in the future. I extend my gratitude to Nittaku (Japan) and Soul Spin Project (Germany) for this exceptional product.

I have tried a lot of blades for a longer time from Soulspin Manufacturing. This one is probably the best. It is fast, stiffer, controlled, spinny, and feels perfect in the hand. What more can you want? Normally, outer fiber blades feel a bit dull. Not this one. I tried it with several totally different rubbers, except bouncy stuff, and all worked fine. It is not cheap, but it is worth it.

It’s overrated. It’s a good blade of course, but there are much cheaper blades with the same quality.

Very expensive, but among the best blades I’ve ever played with. https://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/nittaku-basaltec-outer.

Such a wonderful blade that is pure class. The touch is very, very nice for a composite blade. It feels great to be able to hit precise and powerful shots with confidence.

There are faster blades out there. However, I know of no other blades that come close to reproducing the Basalte’s combination of pace and control.

With T80 on FH and Sriver on BH, looping and counterlooping were simple at any distance. The beautiful craftsmanship is icing on the cake for a blade that I feel is worthy of its lofty price.

A surprisingly unique blade with multiple rubber combination possibilities. This blade, along with the high-end Butterfly blades, is the beginning of a new wave of blades for table tennis players. These blades offer more than the “frying pan feel” or poor-quality wood veneer of mass-produced cheap blades that dominate table tennis today. Table tennis is now entering another phase similar to tennis and golf, offering players not only new technology but also extra attention to manufacturing, quality control, and equipment that provides a wider range of playing possibilities. Like golf and tennis, these new blades will have a higher cost basis than the older blades, but it’s a change that table tennis needs to attract and hold new players to the game. Using rare wood or extremely old-growth wood to make blades and charge a high price will become less attractive as these newer, more technology-driven blades capture a wider market share.

This blade offers players something very different in blade construction and generates a wider band of rubber combinations and playing styles that a player can adopt without buying another blade. It is fast and has a soft stop, creating control and speed options that can be easily varied with various rubber combinations. Hat tip to Soul Spin and Nittaka for teaming up to produce this blade.

First and foremost, this is an exquisite piece of TT art. Starting with the box, which has a sliding panel that retracts as you draw the tray holding the blade out, and continuing to the spectacular straight-grained spruce of the outer layer and the attractive multi-piece handle with laser etching. Every edge you touch is beveled and polished. The ST handle is asymmetric, with a thinner piece on the forehand side and a thicker, rounder piece on the backhand. I found my thumb resting perfectly on the tapered part of the handle and had a more solid grip than any other ST handle I’ve tried.

The sense of luxury continues when you start playing. The sweet spot is large, and even the edge provides enough power to stay in the rally. I liked the sound and feel, as it was nice and woody.

There is a lot to like about this blade. The speed is pretty good, but the hardest hits don’t have the same catapult effect as carbon or Zylon/carbon, which makes the results more predictable, so I gave it a very high control score. I originally used DHS NEO rubber on this, but I don’t think that’s the best fit, as the combo feels a bit dead. Rasant and Tenergy were both a big improvement, with Rasant getting the nod as my favorite.

The target customer for this blade is well employed, appreciates craftsmanship, and has a controlled offense game. It works well with Tenergy or Tensor rubber for loop, smash, and drive but is pretty stiff, so people used to more flex will need to adjust.

Update: I put the blade away for a while after this review. Recently I took it out and put some Donic Acuda S1 Turbo on my backhand, and it was a brilliant match. The speed of the rubber makes for fantastic put away shots, and the control of the blade keeps the placement sharp. I can easily adjust spin and power as needed.

Very good for playing away from the table and provides good control when playing near the table. The vibrations are pleasant without being jarring (other bats have too much vibration at times) and it feels solid when playing.

To begin with, I’ll say that the Basaltec Outer is favored over the Basaltec Inner. Three reasons for this are that the Outer is lighter, the control is equally good, and it’s faster.

The Outer is a really excellent blade with outstanding control, good speed, and can accommodate any rubber (as I have tried Chinese rubbers as well as European Tensor rubbers). Because the blade is fast and somewhat stiff, I tend to use soft rubbers so that I maintain the feel as much as possible. And THAT is the only not positive aspect of this blade. I say that mainly because, in particular, I like blades that vibrate and help you feel the blade contacting the ball…etc.

The blade does everything well. Mid-distance hitting, looping, short game, chopping, …it does everything well.

I have 2 Basaltec outers. I bought them about 2 years apart. The first one came and weighed 94g, which I was NOT expecting and sort of kept me from using it for a while. However, I got used to it, and it has turned out to be excellent. The second one I purchased from TT11, I asked ahead of time if they could provide the lightest one they had in inventory, which they did. It weighed 86g, which was a BIG difference for me. So I began using this and right away noticed some things. First, the lighter weight made this blade even more pleasant to handle and play with. Second, it was certainly a little slower than the heavier one. But not very noticeable, and is still a fast enough blade.

If you want an excellent carbon blade that is well-built with very high quality of workmanship, and that will last - then this is a great choice. I tend to think this suits intermediate players best along with advanced players.

I also recently bought the Actec, which is more expensive but only 5 plys (3 + 2) and is quite a bit lighter. It’s also faster than the Basaltec. I have yet to make up my mind which of these I prefer. They are both excellent. If I could have my way, I would want to have this blade but at a lower weight, like 82 - 84 g. That would be ideal for me, but the lighter it is, the slower it is.

I really liked the quality of the blade. Excellent speed and control.
A wonderful blade for the offered TT11 price (taking discount into account).
The delivery speed was very pleasing, thank you to the TT11 team for the excellent work!.

Lightweight. Good control. A good amount of power.

It’s the best blade I’ve ever used.
There is a sense of holding the ball as it goes out in a tight ball.
Especially, I like the sound of the blow.

Very well made! It is very beautiful due to the soft outer ply of wood. Putting Donic Bluestorm M1 on FH and M3 on the BH made it a loop machine. Good speed; the best aspect of this blade is its control. It made the offensive game easier. I love this blade. The only negative comment I have is the price. It is a little too expensive, but I bought it from TT11 and it was on sale, plus the rubber was discounted too, which made it more affordable. Also, this blade gives you a good feeling.

Good.

Perfect balance.

This blade is a piece of art from Nittaku. Perhaps, this is the best one that I have owned so far. The wood finishing, the handle, and the neck have been manufactured with extreme care and love (I guess). Although my blade weight is 93g, I feel very comfortable and not much different from other blades. I tested the nude blade with a poly ball and found a lot of control feeling against my BTY Garaydia ZLC, although the speed of this blade is a little bit less than the ZLC. I used Yasaka Rakza 9 on FH and Nittaku G1 on BH and am totally satisfied with the racket’s performance. You will find a very large sweet spot and excellent control with this blade. Hitting, blocking, and service returns are never more convenient. However, for me, short looping is a top weapon of this blade (I usually play close to the table or at mid-distance). The only concern of this blade is its price, but you get what you paid for. In short, this is a must-have blade for all players. By the way, the service from TT11 is very fast and high quality. Thank you!

The appearance of the Baraletec Outer is very luxurious.
You fall for the appeal of that luxury,
secondly, you fall for the charm of catching the ball very well.
Although the rubber seems a bit picky, if you use a good combination rubber well
The more you use it, the better racket you will definitely feel that it is.
Control, attack, block, drive, all have a very good balance racket.

Good looking blade and comfortable grip.

The 3D handle does provide a level of comfort that surpasses any handle before. This comfort translates to excellent ball control as well. Plus, it comes with great speed! The speed falls between ALC and ZLC. However, the control is much better than these two. There is no regret about the ball flying off the paddle too quickly. The hitting rate is also very good! Apart from being slightly thick, I can’t find any other flaws! The craftsmanship is flawless!

This is very useful.

Beautiful blade with good control and speed.

My previous blade was Butterfly Innerforce Tamaca 5000.
This one has a lot more control so I feel as though I am focusing more on technique and control rather than the brute speed of my other blade.
Love it! Beautiful blade and craftsmanship. Really feels lovely in my hand!

Perfect design for players who want speed, control, and power.

Much faster than Basaltec Inner and suitable for playing far from the table. Harder to control but easy to get used to. Quality and hitting area are great.

Nice feel on the handle, soft and smooth. The weight of the blade is mainly in the handle, which I like a lot. Solid feedback. Fast but not too fast blade, perfect for an intermediate player like myself. Goes well with Fastarc G-1, which I use on BH.

Japanese and Germans jointly created a masterpiece.

After N Acoustic, N Feel Inner, and Stiga XuXin were also good, but too fast for me, this is the best blade I have and I am planning to keep it. The handle was kind of strange in the beginning, but actually now it helps me to have a better grip. I love the control, spin, and speed.

I have the Tibhar MX-P max on both sides, and it is amazing. It is fast and yet has so much control and feedback. I feel that the limit of this blade is the skills of the user.
I also have a Hurricane Long 5 and Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLC. Although the rubbers are different on these blades, for my game style, I can confirm that the Long 5 is not in the same league. This blade and the Zhang Jike are a very close match. Value money-wise, this Nittaku blade wins hands down.
But not everything is positive. I have small hands and my hand got cramped after 3 hours of playing. I had to modify the handle to improve the grip. Out of about 10 blades I have played with, this is the first handle that I had to modify.
Overall, a brilliant blade. I would not hesitate to buy it again.

Good control. A lot of feeling. Beautiful design.

Fantastic blade with excellent control and feeling. Can suit many gears and never disappoint you with different playing styles. Thanks to the very satisfactory service from TT11.

The world’s best racket! Much better than the Zhang Jike Super ALC or Timo Boll ZLC I have used so far. It defends well with the hardboard performance of the short ball, and drives or smashes draw the best line with the power of carbon. It shows tremendous rotation and speed. The rubber fits well with Tenor JI.

The foundation is superb.

I think it is a very excellent blade. This blade looks very luxurious. The quality is also good. Control and power both are good. That means it has an excellent balance. I really recommend it to you, if it is on discount.

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It is the best blade I’ve ever used.
The feel of the handle is excellent.
It is excellent for attaching any rubber.
If the price is low, it is considered the best.

The craftsmanship is extremely fine. The stability is very high. It is powerful for hitting with medium force. The control of the small ball is outstanding.

The feeling is as clear as always, the backhand is paired with Soft7, with many options for topspin, smashing, and attacking.
The forehand is paired with Hurricane, Hexer, Hexer HD, 05, but not suitable…
Choosing rubber for the forehand is difficult, the price is not cheap, overall: not good to use.

Nittaku Tornado King Power is still the BEST.

This blade is comfortable to use, easy to control, and fast.

Nice looking and comfortable 3D handle. Compared to my Butterfly TBS, a little less power but control is still good. Put Tibhar EL-P on BH, very good feeling. Still looking for a good combination on FH. Tried DHS TG3, the sponge is a little stiff; tried Bluefire M1 Turbo, not much grip, hard to loop.

Easy to play. Best with Tenergy 05. High quality. Stable and controlled blade. My style is a strong FH, block, push BH. USATT rating is 1800.
This is a good blade for collection purposes.

I haven’t found the right rubber yet, but my first impression is good. It fits perfectly in hand.

It is a very good racket, especially the design of the handle. There is nothing wrong with it, but the Barwell Fleet is more suited to my game.

Beautiful blade, fast, and good control.

Outlook is great and has a good grip. Speed and power are somewhere between carbon and 7-ply woods. I mostly play with looping and the feeling is not bad. It has a good match with Donic Bluefire Blue sponge and Tibhar MX-S. My ratings are:

• Outlook: 9.5/10
• Grip: 9/10
• Feeling: 8.5/10
• Control: 9.5/10
  In my opinion, the overall rating of this blade is better than the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon, which was my previous blade.

This blade is the best blade I have used for playing.

Good control and power.

Thank you for the fast delivery.

Excellent blade. Excellent control to compensate for the speed of Nittaku Acoustic. Nice and smooth finishing. This is worth buying for collectors. The outer ply is similar to my Nittaku Resoud.