Nittaku Miyabi
Blade description:
Construction and Design
- The Miyabi is an all-wood, single-ply (1-ply) Hinoki blade.
- It features a substantial 9mm thickness, which contributes to its characteristic stiffness.
- While crafted from Japanese Hinoki, grain consistency and quality can vary between individual pieces.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Dwell: The blade is noted for a soft, highly tactile feel that provides excellent feedback and high dwell time, which facilitates effective spin generation during loop-to-loop rallies and opening attacks.
- Speed and Power: It performs as a medium-fast blade (often categorized as OFF-). It exhibits a unique “catapult” effect, remaining controlled and stable in the short game while providing explosive power when swung aggressively for drives and loops.
- Vibration and Stability: Due to its stiff single-ply construction, the blade is generally described as having minimal vibration, though individual experiences regarding vibration can vary based on the specific piece of wood.
Handling and Performance
- Short Game and Control: The blade excels in touch-oriented play, including pushes, flips, and delicate net play, allowing for precise ball placement.
- Weight: While weight varies, the blade is generally perceived as balanced. However, users pairing the blade with heavier Chinese rubbers should be mindful of the total setup weight, as some combinations can become quite heavy.
- Versatility: It is well-suited for intermediate players looking to refine their ball feel, though the 9mm thickness may require a slight adjustment in blade angle during the transition from thinner, composite, or multi-ply wooden blades.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2025
I wanted to try hinoki due to the promising reviews, and yes, it is fabulous. The touch is soft, providing much control in the short game and from mid-distance. The blade delivers sufficient power for counter-attacks, even far from the table. Due to the stiffness, there are almost no vibrations.
I like to play with tacky Chinese rubbers, so the short game is a piece of cake. I can easily place the ball low and directly behind the net with a lot of spin. You can also place it long with delicate underspin or flip it with a lot of spin, accurately placing the ball where you want. The speed is OFF-; there are faster blades on the market. When blocking passively and absorbing energy, you may even get the ball as short as with all-around blades. Looping is fun, especially when opening against underspin. Even far away from the table, you can produce dangerous counter topspins due to the weight.
I love this blade, but it may become heavy with Chinese rubbers. The size is smaller, which helps prevent it from becoming too heavy (mine is at 205g with Yinhe Apollo V).
I was surprised that I had to work on the edges of the wood, since they were sharp. The grip is fine.
#2 — December 2024
Sono sempre stato un fan del monostrato, ma essendo un patito del Kiso Hinoki, ho voluto provarlo. Che dire? È veloce, ma con la mia configurazione di gomme è perfetto. Gran controllo, si sente tantissimo la pallina e se si deve tirare, è perfetto.
#3 — July 2024
Great feeling blade, good at almost any stroke. A little heavy so using Raksa P.O. on the backhand to keep weight down. A very pretty blade with nice feedback. Prompt delivery by Table Tennis 11.
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