Victas Koji Matsushita Special

A good choice for a defensive playing style!

(Mine is only 84g.) It took me a few hours to get familiar with the feeling: something stiff compared to other Matsushita blades, but still with a soft touch. On the forehand side (usual VS401, 2mm), it was immediately satisfying: control is high, speed is more than enough (ALL), everything went like a dream.

At first try, the backhand was a little bit strange (usual Curl P1V, 0.5mm): surprisingly slow. Even comparing to KM Defensive, I had to constantly go forward with the pimple, especially on short games and service receives, to avoid the net. I bet it’s a matter of throw angle since the overall speed is not super slow.

Chopping with LP needed a few adjustments to obtain tense trajectories. After 3 sessions, I got some huge underspin with a low trajectory, and finally, pushes are pretty disrupting for opponents. KM Special is a very stable blade for choppers; the balance between control and power is one of the best to me.

I find that this blade accommodates my needs as a modern defender.

It has enough power when I need to attack, but it is also very nice to execute defensive strokes such as chopping.

Overall, I would say that this blade is splendid for a modern defender, and if you don’t want any compromises, look no further.

Good.

Very nice blade for controllable defense. When playing offensively, it feels like an all-wood blade. On defensive hits, it feels very controllable. A good blade for modern defensive players.

This table tennis blade offers excellent control and a great feel for the ball. It allows for precise shots and consistent rallies.

Rather slow, but offers good control. It also allows for making good offensive shots.

Not very durable. The handle has the tendency to just break off. Maybe the weight distribution of this blade has problems.

The offensive capabilities are commendable.

Excelente como espada de entrenamiento si no eres un jugador muy avanzado. La utilizo con gomas rápidas experimentando ataques rápidos, defensa cerca o lejos de la mesa, etc. Siempre tengo la sensación de tener margen de error en los golpes. En pocos meses puedes dar el salto a espadas más rápidas y complejas de controlar.

The handle is a bit small, but other than that, it’s a really good blade!