SO-TEN

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Spin and Control are excellent.
SO-TEN
SO-TEN

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.88 / 10
  • Number of review: 8
    • Speed: 7.63
    • Spin: 9
    • Control: 8.63

    Reviews of SO-TEN. Players who use Racket evaluate various points such as hardness, momentum, weight, item by item to worry, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 2)

    • FL
    • ST

    Specifications

    Price
    18,000 Yen(Include tax 19,800 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    FL:NC-0488，ST:NC-0487
    Weight
    88g ±
    Thickness
    5.7mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    The racket is highly praised for its excellent flex and ease of spin generation, while control difficulty and grip thickness are noted concerns. It is positioned as a racket suitable for intermediate to advanced players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Superior flex makes spin application easy
    • Good ball retention provides stability
    • Grip is relatively thick and may need adjustment
    • Counter shots tend to overshoot
    • Noticeable weight of rubber requires careful selection
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe flexible racket offers excellent ball control and balanced performance. Drives both against backspin and topspin rise well with good power. The soft feel enables strong loop drives.
    ▽ CriticalThe flex and centrifugal force make control difficult, with counter-type shots frequently overshooting. Players accustomed to outer carbon rackets may find the speed and lower trajectory insufficient.

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    • Ninja Sound 1

      Ninja Sound 1 I can swing with confidence now

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      This blade suits my preferences so well that it's almost hard to express in numbers.
      I wanted to try being a chopper, so I bought a Matsushita ZC, and I liked the feel on hard hits and drives with it. So I went looking for an offensive blade with a similar thickness but a bit bigger, and ended up with the Souten. There's a lot of vibration in the hand, but it still gives that solid "thwack" kind of pop, and it puts a good amount of spin on the ball, which gives it a stable feeling — I was able to hit powerful shots that combined spin and speed. My backhand, which used to be unstable and something I struggled with, also started clicking, so I feel like I'm getting stronger.

      That said, a Viscaria + Hurricane user I know who's from China said "it vibrates too much, and because of the rubber, drives from further back don't come up," so it probably won't suit people who prefer a quieter blade. For me, stepping up from a Korbel, the vibration actually felt lighter, and it became much easier to hit with. Compared to a friend's Tomokazu Harimoto ALC, the Souten feels like it pops out with a bit more of a "thwack," but overall it felt like a pretty similar blade.

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      2024/07/19
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 19

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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