Nittaku Barwell Fleet

Product information

Brand
Nittaku
Category
Blades
Reviews
6
Rating
4.67 star(s) 6 ratings
Price
$190

User stats

Speed
8.2
Control
8.9
Hardness
7
Durability
8.7
Pros
  • Great gears
  • Great control
  • Blocking
Cons
  • Name
  • Clearly
  • Japanese
Review of blades is a subjective matter. I can compare barwell fleet to acoustic, both equipped with tibhar mx-s (backhand) and mx-p (forehand), 2mm. Barwell is noticeabley better in blocking, also better touch at the net - lower gear. Acoustic is too springy with the mx-p. It's harder to keep the ball short at the net with the acoustic and on smashes it's got a lot of catapult. Barwell fleet has a lower gear at the net and less max speed with the mx-p on smashes, but it is easier to generate mid range power. On backhand, mx-s with the acoustic has great spin, but power is very low and on flat hitting it's really dead. With barwell fleet there's less spin, but it's easier to generate power, easier to lift, easier to block. I was probably heading to serious elbow problems with the acoustic, barwell fleet makes the game easier, it's almost criminal how easy and controllable it is. I thought acoustic was great, but barwell fleet gives me a better range of shots, blocking is superb. I hear people complain about blocking with BF - forgive them father for they do not know what they say. My game went up a notch instantaneously after switching from acoustic to BF. Better control, better range of speed, easier to generate power, great stability, blocking. It's a masterpiece.
Speed
7.1
Control
10
Hardness
6.8
Durability
10
One of the best blade i have ever used.Premium craftsmanship and quality.Medium fast but superb spin and control.I pair it with andro rasant turbo both sides.Highly recommended.
Speed
6.2
Control
8.9
Hardness
6.2
Durability
5.9
Pros
  • excellent power
  • control
  • great feel
Cons
  • price
I've been using the Barwell Fleet for over 12 months and I love it. I have the flared handle and it feels great in my hands. After attaching two sheets of Rakza 7 rubbers initially to it, I felt that I had more control and could spin the ball better than when I played with the Yasaka Extra Special blade. It's powerful, fast, yet controllable. I find that my short game has improved with this blade. Looping underspin has been easier and I can finish a point with a powerful loop kill with ease when the opportunity presents itself. The one thing I especially like about this BF blade is the feel when hitting, pushing, blocking or looping. The sensation is there when I strike the ball correctly; I see the ball land on the other side with the intended spin, speed and power.

So in summary the Barwell Fleet is a great blade for me because it imparts a unique feel, powerful for looping yet quite controllable.
Speed
9.2
Control
9
Hardness
9
Durability
9
Pros
  • Powerful
  • Solid Feel
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Price
  • Maybe too hard
  • Close to table
Extremely powerful, it gives you a very solid and commanding feeling when powerlooping and finishing a point. Close to the table, especially when flicking, it is noticeably less controllable. But overall, great feel, and a very high-quality blade.
Speed
9.4
Control
7
Hardness
7.9
Durability
9
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