KORBEL

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

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.32 / 10
  • Number of review: 103
    • Speed: 6.78
    • Spin: 8.44
    • Control: 8.92
    Synonym For All-Wood 5-Ply Blade

    If you want to develop a consistent offensive game, but are unsure which blade to use, you can't go wrong with the Limba outer plied Petr Korbel blade that can do it all.

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    Specifications

    Price
    5,500 Yen(Include tax 6,050 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    30271
    Speed
    Mid-Fast
    Touch
    soft
    Size
    158 × 152mm
    Weight
    88g
    Material
    5 sheets (Wood, 5 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.9mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    An affordable 5-ply wood racket designed for mastering fundamental techniques. Its excellent control and ball retention are praised, while the significant weight variation between individual units and performance gaps compared to modern composite rackets remain debated topics.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent control and superior ball retention
    • Comfortable grip shape and high-quality feel
    • Large individual weight variation (85-100g)
    • Good compatibility with various rubbers
    • Suitable for players from beginners to advanced
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveAffordable and easy to use, comparable to expensive rackets. The drive follows a beautiful arc and lands cleanly on the table with manageable control. Smash power is sufficiently strong.
    ▽ CriticalHeavier weight with significant individual variation affecting performance at 80-100g. Difficult for weaker beginners, and produces less speed compared to modern composite rackets.

    User reviews

    • Former table tennis department

      Former table tennis department (Experience: 4〜5 years) Best feel

      Player reviews

      Maybe because it uses relatively soft wood and has an older basic design, the speed, snap, and distance aren't great. The Swat, which is similar in price and character, has a different ply construction but does have more speed. That said, the ball-holding and flex feel quite strong, and for someone like me who looks for similar qualities in a tennis racket, the feel is about as good as it gets.
      Because the bounce is weak, it's a blade that doesn't do anything unexpected, so you can put any rubber on it and adapt it to your own playing style... I feel like I understand why it's been sold for so many years.
      The weight is a drawback for beginners, so I can't recommend it too strongly for them, but for someone who wants to get back into table tennis and isn't sure which blade to choose, I think it can become a great companion.

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      2017/09/17
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) ROZENA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Feint Long II

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    • You Arakaki

      You Arakaki (Experience: 6〜10 years) Good no matter when you use it

      Player reviews

      Even at this price, if you put a good value-for-money rubber like XIOM on it, you can bring out its power to the fullest. This is a blade I'd really want people to try.

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      2017/09/17
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Vega Asia DF

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Omega IV Euro

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    • With

      With The best blade

      Player reviews

      This is a fantastic blade no matter who uses it.
      Beginners can pick up the basics easily, and if intermediate players and above use it, it naturally turns into a super-spin style of table tennis (lol)
      Some advanced players might find the speed a bit lacking, but there are even top players who use it.
      In other words, it has enough bounce and spin to compete at the top level - it's basically the ultimate blade that works from beginner to pro.

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      2017/08/11
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 05

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    • Free

      Free (Experience: 2〜3 years) Usable from beginners to advanced players!!

      Player reviews

      It has all the good qualities of an all-wood blade - great ball-holding feel, which makes topspin drives easy!
      I think it's a blade that works for both first-time players and advanced players alike!

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      2017/07/11
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      2
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      4
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) RASANTER R37

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Vega Euro DF

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    • visitor

      I love table tennis (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Player reviews

      It's easy to use, plain and simple!
      That's really all there is to say lol
      If I had to nitpick, it feels a little heavy. But it doesn't cause any problems in play! lol

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      2017/06/24
      Overall
      5/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      5
      Control
      5
      Touch
      5
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 80

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 80

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    • Sho-go

      Sho-go (Experience: 11〜20 years) A racket for any skill level

      Player reviews

      This is a classic 5-ply masterpiece that will never be discontinued.
      The feel is exactly what you'd expect from a 5-ply, with just the right amount of bounce - I'd say it's a blade that works well for players of any level.
      It has no quirks, doesn't care what rubber you use, and above all, the value for money is outstanding.
      If I had to nitpick, the blade head is a bit on the larger side, so the overall weight tends to run high and the balance shifts toward the tip, which might make it feel even heavier.

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      2017/04/29
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) TENERGY 80

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    • Takuto on the lake

      Takuto on the lake (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Player reviews

      A blade that really feels like a classic 5-ply.
      It's soft, so it's really easy to put spin on.
      It also has decent bounce, so it's easy to use overall.

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      2017/04/22
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      6
      Hardness Soft
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