Victas Koki Niwa

I’m using this blade as a replacement for Viscaria since I need a carbon blade. I put DHS Goldarc 8 for the forehand and Victas short pimples for the backhand.

My first impression of this blade is that it’s very good. It has amazing control. I can easily stroke the ball from far behind the table. The blade’s technology helps you to maximize power and control. I really enjoy using this blade. If you are a fan of Koki Niwa and you enjoy playing attacking from far behind the table, and need maximum control, this is the right blade for you.

I will never regret buying this one.

This blade provides a good feeling and speed. The sweet spot is a little small, similar to average timbers. For straight handles, it should have a rounded design like the Joola Rossi Fire 07, as a flattened design weakens the grip unless it is square-type, like Butterfly blades designed for larger hands. Personally, I prefer a rounded straight grip because it is more comfortable and adaptable to the hand.

Victas Koki Niwa Wood Review

December 11, 2018

As an avid Koki Niwa fan, I was eager to try this blade. It exceeded my expectations, boasting remarkable speed and control. Compared to my Tibhar ALC, this Victas blade outperforms it for my playing style.

The backhand is exceptional with this blade, thanks to its excellent handle. It effortlessly facilitates powerful backhand shots and forehand as well. Its exceptional looping capabilities, combined with its adeptness at blocking, dropping, adding touch, and serving spin, make it an ideal choice for my current skill level.

This blade also exhibits impressive catapult on power shots, allowing for precise execution, and provides excellent touch on delicate net shots. The well-finished surface eliminates the need for sealing. Notably, it allows for the easy regluing of rubbers without damaging the blade. I personally recommend Andro Glue and advise against using DONIC glue due to its inferior quality.

My 89-gram blade is currently equipped with Black Fastarc S1 (max) on the forehand and Donic Bluefire M3 on the backhand. This combination has proven highly effective and may undergo adjustments in the future. The standout feature of this blade is its unparalleled control, ensuring that shots consistently land where intended. It surpasses all other blades in my collection, including Tibhar ALC, Nittaku Acoustic, and Rossi Emotion.

Using it with H3 and Nittaku Flyatt on BH, I am very satisfied.

Previously, I was a Long V addicted person, but this blade provides a lot of power for me and is also great at control. I don’t know why not many people are using it.

The Victas Koki Niwa is a stiff, dynamic and OFF rated blade with a surprisingly high level of control. To me, it feels like an all-wood blade with hard outer plies, rather than typical composite blades, which often result in a somewhat disconnected feel.

While the blade allows for spinny serves and short touch shots, it is clearly geared toward an aggressive loop-driving, smashing, and blocking game style played close to the table and/or from mid-distance.

Players with excellent footwork and technique will be able to really harness the many benefits of this blade. See the full review here: http://blog.tabletennis11.com/victas-koki-niwa-review.

Great blade. I like it much more than Viscaria. It is slightly stiff and a little hard, but not dead hard. It does not feel disconnected. It is great for today’s fast aggressive looping, blocking, chop blocking, and close to table play.

I agree with the Table Tennis 11 professional review about this blade. It is spinny and very enjoyable to play with. It plays well with harder rubber but also plays well with 43-degree rubbers.

After testing the Koki Niwa and Ma Long blades many times, I liked this one more. Even my partner at the club said that my shots became much more spiny and artistic compared to all the previous blades I used against him. This blade is one of the few that I will always keep.