Victas Koji Matsushita ZC

Victas Koji Matsushita ZC Table Tennis Blade Review

Pros:

• High-quality construction
• Provides excellent spin for chop/loop-oriented play
• Comfortable handle
• Premium appearance

Cons:

• Flexibility can lead to balls being catapulted behind the table during power smashing
• Two gears (medium and fast) can be challenging to control, resulting in inconsistency in attacking shots

Comparison with Victas Koji Matsushita Offensive Blade:

Victas Koji Matsushita Offensive Blade:

• Stiffer and better suited for attack style of play (smash/drive/loop)
• Average chop performance
• Thickness: 6.0mm thick, 95gr

Victas Koji Matsushita ZC Blade:

• Thinner and more flexible, ideal for spin-oriented play (loop and chop)
• Smash performance can be inconsistent due to catapult effect
• Thickness: 5.5mm thick, 87gr

Conclusion:

• The VKM Offensive blade is more suitable for players who prefer to play close to the table and set up attacks with smooth rubber. It offers stability and relatively fast response.
• The KMO ZC blade is more appropriate for players who play further away from the table and rely on spin-oriented strokes (chops and loops). It generates more spin than the VKM Offensive blade.

Ultimately, the best choice depends on the individual player’s style of play and control abilities.

KM ZC Straight Handle

• Weight: 86 g
• Grip: Super comfortable, larger than average (31mm X 24mm) and shorter (97mm)
• Similar to the Victas Koji Matsushita Special, with a stiff core and softer outer plies
• Very stable for chopping on both sides
• ZC offers slightly better consistency than the SP
• SP has a lower throw and less arc than the ZC
• Both blades offer sufficient speed for attacking without sacrificing control
• The reviewer will continue testing both blades with the same rubbers (VS>401, 2mm / P1V, 0,5mm)
• If the playing properties are confirmed, the reviewer may adopt the ZC due to its comfortable grip.

Great quality, as expected from Victas blades. It feels a bit slow for a carbon blade and has a hollow feel, though the Koji Off blade has less of that hollow sensation. Overall, it offers great control.