Victas Koki Niwa Wood

Very fast and very good control on this blade. Despite its speed, it is also very good for close to the table play and touch shots.

Racchetta a mio avviso meravigliosa, capace, in un equilibrio unico, di grande rispondenza/velocità e contestuale sensibilità al tocco.

Отличное основание, наверное, лучшее из тех, которыми мне приходилось играть. Отличное качество, легло в руку сразу же. Отличная скорость, контроль, вращение.

Единственный момент: вибрация показалась выше (особенно при блокировке), чем на Tibhar SFBE, и, пожалуй, чуть менее мощная.

Рекомендую к покупке всем, кто собирается попробовать.

BH — Victas 15 Extra 2.0 (отлично встала) FH — Victas 11 Extra 2.0 (не очень понял эту накладку, возможно, заменю на V15 или V22)

Good control.

One of the best blades on the market. Easy to play with and precise on strong shots, spinny too.

I’m uncertain about the validity of these reviews. I own two blades from different suppliers, and they perform identically. Despite being a 7-ply blade, both are notably slow with high flex. They resemble 5-ply wood blades without the characteristic “pop.” I’d categorize these blades as suitable for ALL to possibly ALL+ playing styles. While looping is effective, hitting feels unsatisfactory.

The handle size is a comfortable fit for my small hands (I have a straight handle). Unfortunately, I wish the blades played faster. In competitive environments, I often feel outmatched. I’m currently using a hard sponge rubber; could switching to a softer sponge enhance performance?

The blade is great and pairs well with Hurricane 3 Neo. The main thing I notice is how much control this thing has, without compromising on speed.

Overall, this blade is highly effective. Its beginner-friendly design, featuring a comfortable and easy-to-hold handle, makes it an ideal choice for those starting out in table tennis. The durability of the blade is evident from its extended usage without any breakage issues.

The lack of extreme dimensions in the handle’s size ensures a comfortable grip for individuals with smaller hands. Additionally, the non-smooth surface of the handle provides an excellent grip, preventing the racket from slipping out of damp hands.

In terms of speed, the blade offers a balanced performance, neither too fast nor too slow. This characteristic makes it well-suited for beginners who are still developing their technique and control.

I played with the blade for 3 months before writing this review. Now, I can confidently say that it is an amazing blade.

It feels better than the Nittaku Violin or Acoustic. The feeling is absolutely the best. Depending on the rubber, the feeling is crispy. Flex and spin are amazing. The speed is fast for an all-wood blade. It is at least as fast as my Viscaria.

Choose a heavier blade if you need more speed and are okay with a weight of 90+ grams. The control is absolutely the best. It is a beginner to a pro level blade.

I tried different rubbers, and medium to hard rubbers all play super well. Carbon will never give you the same feel or control. I just played with a Viscaria and the same rubber, and the Viscaria felt dull and less spinny compared to the Koki Niwa.

Good: Feeling, control, top spins, and blocks are great. Speed and smashes are decent.

Bad: The blade feels heavy in hand, although mine is 89 g which is actually normal. Maybe it is balanced more to the upper part. It feels like way more than 90 g.

Conclusion: It feels a little better than Tibhar Drinkhall Power Spin Carbon, but the latter is lighter and faster. Either way, it’s a good attacking blade.

FH-V20; BH V22; Are you lost trying carbon blades such as ALC, ZLC, Super ALC, and Super ZLC? This 7-ply wood blade will disturb you even more! It has wonderful control in BH block, excellent FH counter, enough speed in FH even mid-distance, good FH smash, and a little less power in BH at mid-distance (the only weak point). It is a good combination for close-to-the-table game or mid-distance, and mostly a very safe blade that helps to put the ball on the table, which is the principle to win games! Good spin as well. Large sweet spot. What else!

This blade is truly exceptional. It combines the playability of a boosted basic blade with the exquisite finish of a premium blade. While the original text was satisfactory, I have made slight adjustments to enhance clarity and flow.

THREE IN ONE

Control, feel, and speed. It is one of the rare blades that excels in all three aspects.

The Koki Niva Wood is a blade of medium hardness and flexibility. The hardness is almost the same as the Nittaku Acoustic, but the feel is more solid. The speed is close to OFF+, but not too fast. Feedback is very good, hence the level of control is high.

Its head size is 150 * 157, with a square-shaped handle and 23 mm depth. It is 1mm thicker than the Acoustic, which fits well in the hand. I highly recommend it.

This was my first blade ever, and I still use it to this day. I’ve since switched to penhold, but I keep this blade as a spare, and I use it to play shakehand every now and then. The feeling is incredible, and you can get good power when you hit hard. Great for chop blocks and soft touches. Easy to see why Koki Niwa used this blade in competition.

Best all wood blade. I have owned and played 30 blades+.

Fast, spiny, with great control. Better feeling than Clipper or Nittaku Acoustic. Very good spin. Good speed, same speed as my Viscaria if not a notch faster (89gr). Superb control.

Thank you Tabletennis11 for fantastic and fast service

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Please share your expert opinion:

Does Victas Wood Koki Niwa Straight handle play well with a combination of Victas 15 Limber 2.3mm + Donic Bluestorm Z1 Turbo 2.3mm on either side of the bat?

Intermediate player looking to advance, serious hobby-leisure, budget <£150 for 1 bat.

Thanks in advance.

As an attacking long pips player, I have been using the Goriki for over the past year in order to compensate for the weight loss. I did have a lot of success with it; however, playing against higher-level players, the lack of speed became a problem in finishing off points, and maneuverability became an issue in high-speed rallies. I was partly motivated to try this blade out because it is used by Yang Xiaoxin, the world’s top-ranked long pips player. I was worried when I received the blade and measured the weight to be 81g, 23g less than the Goriki. The blade though is very head-heavy, so having the long pips on the backhand makes the blade feel very well balanced. The speed was naturally much higher, allowing me to end points much more quickly, but I didn’t feel as if I had lost any control. I also found I had become more consistent as my timing improved, and less effort was required to swing the paddle. This is probably one of the best all-wood blades on the market, and extremely versatile for many different styles of play.

Sometimes I refrained from making judgments about blades because they were all of poor quality, lacking control, feel, and any “added value,” despite being expensive but unremarkable. I have occasionally lost to individuals with $30 setups due to my equipment’s excessive speed. I have abandoned evaluating equipment solely based on its price or the reputation of the brand.

After experiencing both highs and lows, I find myself more emotionally invested in selecting equipment based on the brand and caliber of the product, which is an unfortunate aspect of table tennis. You transform into the sport’s final component, the shadowy Equipment Junkie. NOTHING meets your standards. The Dignics is stiff and slow, the Tenergy is excessively bouncy and lacks grip, the DHS H3 National from Estonia is too firm and lacks spin when unboosted, and when overboosted, it becomes uncontrollable while generating excessive spin without proper control. As is customary, increased spin results in diminished control, which leads to frustration and finger-pointing.

You experience similar dissatisfaction with blades. The Apolonia, Viscaria, Harimoto, Zhang Jike, and Revoldia are all incompatible with high-quality rubbers. I despise all-wood blades, but the Koki Niwa Wood (which sounds unusual but his style is distinct) is fast and enhances the grip of rubbers when used with additional motion. The stroke is visually appealing and produces excellent spin on the table.

The blade’s most remarkable feature is its Passive Control with Speed Ratio technology, which allows you to counter your opponent’s violent loops with minimal effort. The top ply is exceptionally dry and bonded with premium wood glue, which enhances the ping-ping sensation for hard rubbers, justifying the high cost. The Koki Niwa-D05-D09c is an ideal setup for players seeking direction.

Made in China, this blade is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. Its hard construction pairs exceptionally well with low-throw rubbers, offering precise control with minimal miss-hits. While not boasting extreme speed, it excels in control and consistency.

Compared to the SK7, this blade offers a superior touch and produces more quality balls. Its balanced performance and elegant aesthetic evoke a sense of royalty. With a few minor adjustments, this blade delivers an unparalleled experience for players of various levels.

The Koki Niwa Wood is a blade with amazing touch and feeling. I felt like it was really easy to create spin on my drives and therefore it had good control. Close to the table and mid-distance rallies is where this blade shines, providing amazing control and touch with good consistency over the net.

Where this blade lacks is in open-ups and hard shots. It’s pretty hard to play killer shots with this blade. It’s pretty fast in the receiving and serving game as well, so you need to have a good receiving game if you wanna get this blade.

It is a very fast wood despite not containing carbon, and it is very good with the rubbers that Koki Niwa originally used: V15 Extra and TDE. A friend who uses Viscaria told me that this blade gives more spin, control, and speed.

Blade Review

Speed: Off+ to Off++ Feeling: Medium Hard

Pros: — Easy to counter with — More stable in the mid-distance

Cons: — Hard to drive and block with due to a more direct arc

Plays probably slightly softer than my Stiga Clipper, with speed not far away, but not as crisp as the Clipper. Yasaka Rakza Z works very nicely on BH. Need more time with it to deliberate if it is worth the money compared. Great service from tabletennis11.com.

Muy buena madera, no pierde velocidad y toque, no tiene esa sensación de dureza que tienen las maderas con carbón. A pesar de tener 7 capas, es muy delgada. Totalmente satisfecho con la compra.

Excellent blade, used with Victas V15 Extra max on both sides, offers a perfect balance between speed, control, and various spin levels.

5-звезд.

The Victas Niwa Wood is a 7-ply all-wood blade that resembles the TSP Swat Power with enhanced feel. It is stiffer and firmer than the 9-ply carbon Victas Koki Niwa.

As an off-blade, the Niwa Wood excels at countering, blocking, and counter-topspinning. It is highly effective in close-to-table play, but also performs admirably in rallies farther from the table.

The blade pairs well with rubbers that have limited bounce, such as Fastarc G1, Rakza X, V-15 extra, and MX-S. With bouncy rubbers, it becomes challenging to control serves and return short balls.

Compared to the Stiga Clipper, the Niwa Wood is faster and better suited for countering, but it offers less feel for topspin variations. The Clipper is a versatile blade for close-to-table players, while the Niwa Wood is more aggressive and effective at a distance.

The Niwa Wood is an excellent 7-ply blade, but its high price may be a deterrent.

Good blade to use. Decent feedback when you hit the ball.

This blade is fast, but with great feeling! I previously played with multiple carbon blades, but this one is faster. Paired with Victas V>15 Extra was really good, but I could not handle it and had to put on thinner rubbers — used Andro Grip 1.7 on both sides — very happy with that. TT11 did an excellent job with delivery, thank you!

This blade is extremely controllable while maintaining great speed and dwell time. Paired this with V > 15 Extra on both sides. Before played with Viscaria, Hurricane 3 Provincial Blue Sponge and Tenergy 80 for 3 years. This is the only setup that has made me come off of it.

5 star..