KASUMI SPECIAL [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Control and Speed are excellent.
KASUMI SPECIAL
KASUMI SPECIAL

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.55 / 10
  • Number of review: 11
    • Speed: 8.36
    • Spin: 8.18
    • Control: 9.09

    The new blade of top world player Kasumi Ishikawa. The blade with a combination of outstanding power and a sense of balance. The Kasumi Special has 5-plies of wood with 2-plies of new FE-carbon material inserted between the middle and inner plies. Made in Japan. Headsize 157x150mm MADE IN JAPAN

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    Specifications

    Price
    20,000 Yen(Include tax 22,000 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    NC-0392,NC-0393
    Speed
    Mid-Fast
    Touch
    hard
    Size
    157 × 150mm
    Weight
    85g
    Material
    Five wood + FE carbon (Wood, Other, 7 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.5mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised for its excellent control and stability in the front court, though opinions vary on spin capability and power in the back court. Best suited for intermediate to advanced all-around players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent control and stability on the table
    • Easy execution of basic techniques like drives and push shots
    • Moderate speed performance with notable back court limitations
    • Performance improves significantly with proper rubber selection
    • User-friendly despite being aimed at intermediate+ levels
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveOffers carbon racket power when needed for attacking shots while providing control and stability for touch shots at the net. All techniques including drives, pushes, and blocks are easy to execute, making it perfect for players who attack aggressively from the front court.
    ▽ CriticalLow bounce reduces attacking capability in the back court. Not suitable for beginners, better suited for intermediate and advanced all-around players.

    User reviews

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    • visitor

      ~ Calm ~ (Experience: Less than a year)

      Player reviews

      The Kasumi Special doesn't bounce all that much.
      I switched over from an all-round blade, but I don't really feel much difference.
      The control is just great, so overall this is the best! Since the Kasumi Special doesn't fly much, I think you might as well just put Tenergy on it!
      Tenergy 80 FX might be just about right?

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      2016/11/23
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Touch
      7
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 80-FX

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    • visitor

      beans (Experience: ４〜５ years) Good blade

      Player reviews

      I started out with the Kasumi Basic and now use the Kasumi Special, but I felt the Kasumi Basic was a bit easier to put spin on. For speed and control though, I'd say the Kasumi Special wins.
      Both the spin and speed are good, so I'd recommend it. It's a really easy-to-use, good blade. If you're putting rubber on it, I personally think thick works better for me than thin.

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      2016/03/10
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc G-1

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    • Nonomura２１

      Nonomura２１ (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

      Player reviews

      It keeps the control the Kasumi Basic had, while still giving decent speed, so overall I had a good impression of it. Now that we're on plastic balls, I think pairing it with the P-1 balances out the slightly lower spin.

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      2015/09/13
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Fastarc G-1

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc P-1

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    • ansaku1113

      ansaku1113 (Experience: ２〜３ years) Best control

      Player reviews

      I'd been using the Basic, and since the new Special came out I gave it a try. It's easy to control and has good feel. Spin is easy to put on too. The weight wasn't an issue either. That said, it's pretty pricey, so for beginners I think the Basic is probably enough.

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      2014/07/26
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7
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