Victas Black Balsa 3.0
Blade description
This defensive blade is defined by its exceptionally slim 4mm profile and ultra-lightweight construction, typically weighing around 60g. Despite its thin build, the blade features a composite construction incorporating fiberglass, which provides a sharp, crisp tactile feedback that differentiates it from standard all-wood defensive blades.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Control: The blade is categorized as extra-slow, functioning primarily as a platform for defensive maneuvers. It excels at absorbing the incoming kinetic energy of fast drives and loops, offering a dampened response that aids in ball placement and control.
- Tactile Feedback: The inclusion of fiberglass creates a distinct “feel” that helps players maintain accuracy during close-to-the-table play. When paired with high-tension or tacky rubbers, it can generate significant spin, causing the ball to grip the table surface effectively.
- Suitability: Due to its defensive nature, it is highly compatible with long pimples or specialized anti-spin rubbers. While it can produce enough speed for offensive looping with proper technique and aggressive rubber choices, it is best suited for players prioritizing precision, spin manipulation, and defensive absorption over raw power.
Handling and Maintenance
The blade features a standard straight (ST) handle geometry (24×28×100mm). Given its slim profile and minimal mass, users should be mindful of the physical fragility inherent in such a thin construction. Players are encouraged to select rubbers carefully to maintain the blade’s balance, as its lightweight nature makes it sensitive to the weight distribution of the chosen coverings.
Also Known As
- Chinese: 黑巴尔萨 3.0 (slang: BB3, 黑巴尔萨)
- Japanese: ブラックバルサ 3.0 (slang: ブラックバルサ)
- German: (slang: BB3)
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Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2025
Blade has weight variations which affect the performance like no other blade I’ve seen, and varies between 50g-62g.
Copies at 50g are too thin and the flex is too much. I have a 59.6g copy and this plays very well. The thickness is 3.9mm and the flex is not too much, as the fibreglass stiffens it a little.
Very good dampening for OX LPs and off-the-bounce blocking works well; D.TeCcs OX fits well on this blade. With T05 1.9 on the forehand, the acceleration and spin are good with a nice arc over the net. Very high spin on serves (so I’m told by opponents facing them). A top 100 UK player used this blade to good effect, so it’s worth persevering with it till you find the right setup. It can work at a high level.
#2 — January 2024
I bought this blade together with Vega Pro FH and Super Glanti. I know this blade will be sloooooww, so I varnished it, and sandpapered the excess. I’m a close-to-the-table style of player with a strong FH and twiddle sometimes. This combination is a little slow for the first time, but if you loop FH you’ll find that it has sufficient speed, but sometimes for me it is inconsistent, not like 7-ply wood or carbon, but it has ample speed. Need to train to place the ball with speed at table corners. Changed rubber to Hurricane 3 Neo Prov orange sponge and on loops it’s really loaded. My opponents say that upon landing on their side of the table, the spin of the ball bites the table and accelerates towards them.
#3 — May 2023
I’m developing my strokes as a beginner/intermediate player and this bat gives me a much better feel, however the blade is really thin. I’m able to control my shots and the blade absorbs a lot of fast balls from opponents. I’m using Tibhar Evolution FX-P on both sides and loving the combination of faster rubbers and slower blade. Even though the quality of the blade is amazing, I won’t buy another thin blade as I’m scared it may break if I accidentally hit the table.
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