Nittaku Ma Long Carbon

Product information

Brand
Nittaku
Category
Blades
Reviews
1
Rating
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Price
$220

User stats

Speed
8.5
Control
9.5
Hardness
6
Durability
8.9
Pros
  • Feeling
  • Dwell Time
  • Control+Speed
Cons
  • Maybe Weight
  • Maybe Handle
  • For me none
Hi all.
I am playing this blade, i will just call it NMLC here, for about five training sessions now, each between 2-3 Hours.
Although i have the feeling that i haven't fully experienced all it's secrets and potenzial, because here and there i hit shots i never thought i would. I couldn't wait any longer to share my experience so far.

The specifications of my NMLC are:
blade head size is 162x152mm overall size is 262x152mm. Manufacturer says could vary +/- 1mm
weight on the digital kitchen scale says 94g. Manufacturer says varies from 92-96g.
I am aware that weight is a concern for many people.
For me 94g is just right. I always play with 93-95g blades. I actually need this.
Everybody has to choose for her-/himself. I contacted the shop and asked for the specific size and weight. Most customer services are
that polite to search and measure for you. You just need to ask.
The thickness of my NMLC is 5.7mm
The blade's composition is as following; Koto(outer)-Ayous-GlassCarbon-Ayous(Core)-GlassCarbon-Ayous-Koto

For the first session i used following rubbers;
DHS Hurricane 3 Provincial Blue Sponge #20, 41degree, 2.2mm
DHS Hurricane 3 Provincial Orange Sponge #20, 39degree, 2.2mm
FH prepared with 3 layers Fine Zip and 3 layers Falco
BH prepared with 3layers Fine Zip and 3 layers KaiLin (softens Sponge more than Falco)

The next 4 sessions i played with the main rubbers which were not ready while first session.
I use these rubbers since then and they fit the NMLC really well;
DHS Neo Hurricane 3 Provincial Blue Sponge, 40 degree, 2.15mm, using the prott.vip boosting method for Neo rubbers.
(it's waiting for you to be found on their webside)
DHS Goldarc 8, 50 degree(ESN scale), max.

The fiberglass-Carbon composite gives the NMLC great power on strong impact, especially in combination with the koto outer ply but it doesn't feel as hard as you might expect from that.
The fact that the composite layer is next to the Core plus the slighty larger head size resulting in a very pleasant feel and direct response with nearly no Vibration.

The larger head in combination with only 5.6-5.9mm thickness allows great dwell time which makes it very easy to put spin on the Ball in general.
I have no problems to vary the ratio of Speed and Spin, so i would say it is easy to 'choose or change gears' and bring versatility and change of pace and rhythm
into your game. I recommend this Blade for all versatile attackers who are aiming for great feeling, awesome control, high speed and spin, all at the same time.
This Blade does it all.
Speed
8.5
Control
9.5
Hardness
6
Durability
8.9
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