LATIKA 7 [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin are excellent.
LATIKA 7

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.78 / 10
  • Number of review: 23
    • Speed: 7.87
    • Spin: 8.57
    • Control: 9.04
    Soft 7 pieces plywood that won't lose power!

    Reviews of LATIKA 7. Players who use Racket evaluate various points such as hardness, momentum, weight, item by item to worry, and feel at impact thoroughly.

    • FL
    • ST

    Specifications

    Price
    9,000 Yen(Include tax 9,900 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    ST(NE-6135)、FL(NE-6136)
    Speed
    Mid-slow
    Touch
    soft
    Size
    157 × 150
    Weight
    88g ±
    Material
    Wood seven plywood (7 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.8mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly rated as a control-focused racket with good stability for beginners to intermediate players, though some criticize its lack of speed and inconsistent spin generation depending on rubber selection.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent ball grip and stable drive shots
    • Easy spin generation with superior foreground play
    • 7-ply construction with ideal flex for intermediate players
    • Speed performance is slightly weak; rubber selection is crucial
    • Perfect for aggressive players at reasonable price
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe racket grips the ball firmly and produces very stable drives. The soft impact feel provides a good impression, making Nittaku synonymous with ease of use.
    ▽ CriticalAgainst high-level players, spin-dependent failures and lack of power are common issues. Performance becomes insufficient as skill improves. Spin consistency varies significantly with rubber choice.

    User reviews

    • God

      God Very high stability

      Player reviews

      It's supposedly a blade for attacking players, but it doesn't have much bounce.
      I'd recommend putting on Hybrid Energy or a tacky rubber
      but if you don't have much arm strength and swing slowly, I wouldn't really recommend tacky rubber.
      If you want stability, Hybrid Energy is a good choice.
      For beginners, I'd recommend tension rubber.
      The handle is thin, so backhand drives and similar strokes are easy to do.

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      2016/05/10
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      6
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 Extra

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Omega V Pro

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    • Pig face butazura

      Pig face butazura (Experience: 6〜10 years) Perfect

      Player reviews

      It really grips the ball well,
      and no matter what, my drives are super stable with it.
      Also, the feel is soft, so if you put a soft rubber on it
      you barely feel like you're hitting anything.
      Thanks to this blade, I now think of Nittaku as "easy to use."

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      2020/07/02
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) NEO HURRICANE 3

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Skyline 3 NEO

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    • visitor

      mushroom (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Player reviews

      It really grips the ball well. Counters especially are easy to pull off.
      Since it grips the ball firmly before sending it off, I got the impression that pretty much everything lands in.

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      2020/05/24
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) V>15 STIFF

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) V>01 Stiff

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    • visitor

      sand (Experience: 2〜3 years) The one to start with for 7-ply!!

      Player reviews

      I used the Latica 7 for about a year (^^)v. After using it the whole time, I felt it's a really easy blade to handle for beginner-to-intermediate players who focus on control and attacking. As a guide, rubber hardness in the 38-45 range (German scale) works well. Medium to thick, or medium-thick, is probably the best thickness. It's the most expensive of the Latica series, but in return you can get more power and spin out of it than the other Latica models, so I highly recommend it as a second blade. Why not give it a try?

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      2020/02/08
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) RASANTER R42

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Japan

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    • visitor

      me (Experience: 2〜3 years) The best~(`ω´)b

      Player reviews

      I use the Latica 7 at mid-distance. It stays on the table okay, but topspin rallies are tricky. Also, the Latica 7 is fairly heavy, so drives take a bit of extra effort. Spin is easy to generate and it's easy to control.

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      2019/10/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza 7 Soft

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ROZENA

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    • visitor

      AWA dance man (Experience: Less than a year)

      Player reviews

      My friend had one, so I got to try it out and it was really good. When you hit a smash it really picks up speed — a great blade.

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      2019/08/14
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) ORIGINAL EXTRA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) ORIGINAL EXTRA

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    • visitor

      goto (Experience: 4〜5 years) Comparison with the TSP Offensive Flex System

      Player reviews

      Comparing it to the TSP Offensive Flex System.
      First, it's stable — there's no inconsistency in the arc when hitting loop drives.
      The feel has more vibration than the TSP, which might be why you can sense yourself gripping the ball.
      Control is excellent. Speed is a bit lacking. I think it really shows its power on both sides, especially for players who are strong on the backhand. The design is cool too — a great pick for anyone who wants to prioritize control.

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      2019/07/09
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Vega Asia DF

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Euro DF

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