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What an interesting blade. I bought this on a gamble after stumbling upon it during an EJ doomscroll. Considering the construction, it's proportedly an "updated" version of the Nittaku Acoustic Inner Carbon. I've not played with that blade, I cannot comment further, however compared to other composite blades that I've tried, I can say that it's moderately paced and has quite a bit of flex. Having contacted the manufacturer, Rally Ace recommends rubbers of 50d ESN or softer on this blade. Price: $100.
For my review, I've used Fastarc C1 (fh) and Xiom Vega X (bh). Blade is 158mm x 150mm, 85g, 5.6mm thickness. I've played matches, practice and had coaching while using this blade for around a week.
Composition:
Maple - ayous - FE carbon - Kiri core - FE carbon - ayous - Maple
Feeling: This blade has all the feel of a wood blade. I say this with greatest sincerity; having used this as my first serious move into the realm of carbon blades (coming from the Tibhar Stratus Powerwood), It truly feels like and all-wood blade. Great feedback and vibrations in the index finger on hits, blocks, topspins and brushes, only very slightly duller than what one would expect with a traditional all-wood. Blocks have gone a bit longer than usual, but that is likely my error and undercompensating for the carbon.
Touchplay is incredibly controlled, with pushes that are easy to execute without fear of the ball going long or bouncing too much off your blade. It's not too punishing. Chopping is easy going and has heavy spin, I believe this blade could be used with pimples or defensively for a brutally controlled play.
Hitting and looping is where the true fun begins. It's a pleasure to use this blade offensively, with loops generating really high amounts of spin, moderate-high throw angle, created by the considerable flex that the blade possesses. Utilizing a maple top-veneer means a slightly harder-than-average feel; in combination with its high flex (related to the "straight grain" top-veneer and Kiri core), engaging the carbon on this blade helps to generate spinny, fast, yet controlled loops. Adding some power to your loops, or hits, only seems to improve the quality. I've been hitting shots from my dreams with this blade.
Quality: The blade comes in a high quality box. The maple top-veneer has been varnished (as confirmed by the manufacturer), so rubbers can be removed with ease. Handle-wise, it runs a bit small at 100mm x 23.5mm, but this is typical of Japanese manufacturers. Despite this, the shape and feel is comfortable in my hands, with a smooth finish. Wings are not sanded completely smooth as standard. Nice design on the handle, each of the accents are individual so yours will probably be unique to your blade.
In all, I would highly recommend this blade to anybody considering an inner carbon. It's got high control, and plays pretty linearly despite the carbon layer. Coming from all-wood, the transition hasn't been very difficult at all.
For my review, I've used Fastarc C1 (fh) and Xiom Vega X (bh). Blade is 158mm x 150mm, 85g, 5.6mm thickness. I've played matches, practice and had coaching while using this blade for around a week.
Composition:
Maple - ayous - FE carbon - Kiri core - FE carbon - ayous - Maple
Feeling: This blade has all the feel of a wood blade. I say this with greatest sincerity; having used this as my first serious move into the realm of carbon blades (coming from the Tibhar Stratus Powerwood), It truly feels like and all-wood blade. Great feedback and vibrations in the index finger on hits, blocks, topspins and brushes, only very slightly duller than what one would expect with a traditional all-wood. Blocks have gone a bit longer than usual, but that is likely my error and undercompensating for the carbon.
Touchplay is incredibly controlled, with pushes that are easy to execute without fear of the ball going long or bouncing too much off your blade. It's not too punishing. Chopping is easy going and has heavy spin, I believe this blade could be used with pimples or defensively for a brutally controlled play.
Hitting and looping is where the true fun begins. It's a pleasure to use this blade offensively, with loops generating really high amounts of spin, moderate-high throw angle, created by the considerable flex that the blade possesses. Utilizing a maple top-veneer means a slightly harder-than-average feel; in combination with its high flex (related to the "straight grain" top-veneer and Kiri core), engaging the carbon on this blade helps to generate spinny, fast, yet controlled loops. Adding some power to your loops, or hits, only seems to improve the quality. I've been hitting shots from my dreams with this blade.
Quality: The blade comes in a high quality box. The maple top-veneer has been varnished (as confirmed by the manufacturer), so rubbers can be removed with ease. Handle-wise, it runs a bit small at 100mm x 23.5mm, but this is typical of Japanese manufacturers. Despite this, the shape and feel is comfortable in my hands, with a smooth finish. Wings are not sanded completely smooth as standard. Nice design on the handle, each of the accents are individual so yours will probably be unique to your blade.
In all, I would highly recommend this blade to anybody considering an inner carbon. It's got high control, and plays pretty linearly despite the carbon layer. Coming from all-wood, the transition hasn't been very difficult at all.
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