Nittaku Acoustic vs Violin

superloop73 · Oct 24, 2014

Hi, I am new to this forum.

Please help me out in comparing Nittaku Violin vs Acoustic.

Game style:
Looping with 3rd ball attack. Try to attack by both wings [to be honest backhand is still not at all attacking].
I try to develop my strokes with a feel. So out of these blades feel is my priority than speed.

My setup is Stiga OC WRB + Coppa jo Gold max + Mark V max for the past 2.5 yrs.

I am looking for an upgrade to a faster combination with T80 [<--my coach suggested].

Rajah* · Oct 24, 2014

Feel is your priority than speed..then why will you go for an upgrade to a faster combination?

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superloop73 · Oct 24, 2014

Rajah* said:
Feel is your priority than speed..then why will you go for an upgrade to a faster combination?

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I meant a faster combination than Stiga OC WRB not the fastest. I hope Violin or Acoustic isn't that fast based on the reviews that i heard/saw.
But I am not sure how they feel.

I see you are using T80. Can you give me some inputs. I have seen Dan's review and feel that I might be taking the correct path.

Thanks for your help.

elrigo99 · Oct 24, 2014

Tenergy 80 is actually pretty fast, if I were you I'd go for something slower. However I'm using Acoustic Carbon and I must say it is a very good blade.

Rajah* · Oct 25, 2014

Dan and I have the same observation with T80.. the only diffrence from the review sir is that I want a harder fh rubber.
And yes i would agree that t80 is fast, not suitable for passive blocking..you always have to give it a brush everytime to appreciate the rubber

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rajd1234 · Oct 25, 2014

I think Acoustic has better touch and feel in comparison to Violin. But that is solely based on my internet research. TT Gurus here or someone who has played with it can give better insight.

superloop73 · Oct 26, 2014

rajd1234: thanks for the information. Can anyone provide some more information on the basis of first hand usage. I need to decide by the middle of the next week so that I can ask my friend to bring one from Japan.

elrigo99 · Oct 26, 2014

Some time ago I tried a few shots with Violin (Baracuda on both sides). This obviously isn't enough to make a review but it can give an idea. My impression was a VERY nice feeling and as long as I stood close to the table I didn't have any problem with speed at all.

roger · Oct 26, 2014

Hi,
what's your playing style?
Close to the table or more half distance?
It's important to know, because both blades have different composition of wood layer.
These blades combine better with mid-hard to hard rubbers.
Either euro/japanese or chinese rubbers match well.

superloop73 · Oct 26, 2014

roger said:
Hi,
what's your playing style?
Close to the table or more half distance?
It's important to know, because both blades have different composition of wood layer.
These blades combine better with mid-hard to hard rubbers.
Either euro/japanese or chinese rubbers match well.

Mostly middle distance with spin attack is my preferred style.

roger · Oct 26, 2014

Well, then I think Nittaku Acoustic will match your playing style.
Or for faster one, just take the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon.

elrigo99 · Oct 26, 2014

Right, I play with an Acoustic Carbon and I absolutely love it. Can give a lot of spin without losing in spin. Has a very good feeling compared to other composite blades too.

TableTennisNerd · Oct 27, 2014

roger said:
Hi,
what's your playing style?
Close to the table or more half distance?
It's important to know, because both blades have different composition of wood layer.
These blades combine better with mid-hard to hard rubbers.
Either euro/japanese or chinese rubbers match well.

Ad also, T80 isn't as good from mid-distance.

roger · Oct 27, 2014

TableTennisNerd said:
Ad also, T80 isn't as good from mid-distance.

Sorry, but I'm not your opinion.

Have you ever played with T80?

I've played T80 with Viscaria and Violin w/o any problem from mid-distance.

TableTennisNerd · Oct 27, 2014

roger said:
Sorry, but I'm not your opinion.

Have you ever played with T80?

I've played T80 with Viscaria and Violin w/o any problem from mid-distance.

Maybe, but have you tried a rubber that is more specifically designed for mid-distance play such as T64? I said not as good not not good

superloop73 · Oct 27, 2014

Thanks for all the replies guys all the information was very helpful....I would be grateful if the discussion remains over Acoustic vs Violin.

UpSideDownCarl · Oct 27, 2014

Both are great. The Violin is thinner, has more flex and is slower. I think it is 5.3mm thick. It also has more dwell time, more spin and more control. The Acoustic is 5.7mm. It is faster and crisper. It should also be faster than he Stiga OC and have better flex, control, dwell time and spin. And it will be crisper than either the Violin or your OC.

Another blade to consider if you are thinking if the Acoustic is the OSP Virtuoso Off-. The reason: it is hand made, same thickness same wood plies, it plays almost exactly the same but is a hair crisper because of the handmade craftsmanship.

But you can't go wrong with either the Acoustic or the Violin. They are both amazing blades.

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Der_Echte · Oct 28, 2014

Concur with Carl, those are some seriously good tried and true blades for flexible offensive attackers.

Dude, hang a pic of each blade, tack it to the wall and throw a dart at that direction from a distance of 10 meters. Whatever blade your dart lands on you can use it and grow to be a winner with it.

You will know your preference with rubbers, but consider going for some modern rubber medium or medium soft on FH and a little softish with control on BH with those blades. You will not be sorry and have a bat you can use for every level from now until you make Div 1.

UpSideDownCarl · Oct 28, 2014

Even up to top 10 in the world. Before he used a Butterfly Timo Boll ALC which was before he switched to DHS in 2011, Ma Long used to use a Nittaku Acoustic.

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UpSideDownCarl · Oct 28, 2014

By the way, Acoustic will only be a small amount faster than Stiga Offensive Classic. Almost the same speed. But better feeling, sound, spin.

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