Defence X [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Control and Spin are excellent.
Defence X

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 6.57 / 10
  • Number of review: 7
    • Speed: 3.57
    • Spin: 6.43
    • Control: 8.71

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

    • FL
    • ST
    • Cut

    Specifications

    Price
    6,000 Yen(Include tax 6,600 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    36271
    Speed
    55
    Control
    95
    Touch
    soft
    Size
    168 × 159mm
    Weight
    87g
    Material
    Five large
    Thickness
    5.2mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    The Defense X is a racket specialized for defenders and cut players, praised for its soft feel and minimal bounce that enables stable defensive play. It is suitable for beginners to intermediate cut players, but many users find its attacking power insufficient, making rubber selection critical.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent cutting performance with stable defense capability
    • Soft and low bounce suitable for beginners
    • Outstanding control characteristics
    • Limited attacking power and speed
    • Performance varies significantly with rubber choice
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe large face is ideal for cut players, offering low bounce that makes stable cuts easy to achieve. Perfect for defensive players who prioritize consistency and stability.
    ▽ CriticalPoor flight performance limits attacking power, making it difficult to produce powerful returns even on easy balls. Careful consideration of rubber selection is essential.

    User reviews

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    • visitor

      Choppuman (Experience: ４〜５ years) Grind it out — recommended for stability-focused choppers

      Player reviews

      It doesn't bounce much, so I'd recommend it for beginner choppers.

      The hitting sound is a soft kind of thud, and it feels like you can chop the ball back no matter what

      so you can send back stable chops.

      But because of that, the spin amount is a little on the low side.

      It also doesn't produce much speed when you attack,

      so I'd recommend it for a chopper who values grinding it out and stability over anything else!

      See original review

      2013/12/24
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      6
      Control
      10
      Touch
      8

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Moristo DF

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    • Sergei

      Sergei Thought it was the successor to Defense α, but...

      Player reviews

      I got this from a senior member of my club.
      My old partner, the Defence Alpha, had gotten so worn out that I was getting scared to keep using it (lol).
      Both my senior and I had assumed this was part of the same "Defence" family, but it turned out to be totally different...

      First off, it flexes quite a bit. The blade is thin.
      If you use a rubber that isn't too soft, it probably won't bother you as much...
      I do think this blade has the edge when it comes to keeping the ball under control. But it makes it harder to cut sharply with pips.
      Inverted rubber on both sides might work better...

      On offense too, it somehow feels like the power drains out of your shots, which was a bit disappointing.
      I think it's a good choice for players who like to retrieve and grind out points.
      If you put on a firmer rubber, it gets nicely heavier, and chopping becomes even easier.

      See original review

      2017/03/07
      Overall
      6/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
      Touch
      6
      Hardness Little soft

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Moristo DF

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Feint Long III

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    • visitor

      It is cut Man (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Average

      Player reviews

      It's easy to chop with, but it's meant for beginners at chopping.

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      2016/11/12
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      6
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tackiness Chop II

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Feint Long III

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    • Yutchi @ cut

      Yutchi @ cut A standard for chopping

      Player reviews

      This is a standard blade for chopping. It feels quite similar to TSP's Yanagi Shot! I'd recommend it for defense-focused choppers who put weight on solid defense!

      See original review

      2016/05/24
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Touch
      5
      Hardness little hard
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    • visitor

      Cana This (Experience: ６〜１０ years) Doesn't fly well

      Player reviews

      This blade doesn't fly much, so you can put even that famous 64 rubber on it without any problem.
      It's super well suited for smashing on the forehand after you've held your ground defensively.

      See original review

      2015/12/25
      Overall
      2/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      1
      Control
      10
      Touch
      4

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 64

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    • ansaku1113

      ansaku1113 Chop

      Player reviews

      The blade face is large, so it suits a chopper. The feel off the ball isn't great, so it's really meant for chopping. And since it's big, it's also a bit on the heavy side.

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      2014/07/31
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Touch
      7
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    • Rudiger

      Rudiger (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

      Player reviews

      It's very soft and doesn't bounce much, so it suits a chopping style built around grinding it out.
      That said, even when an easy ball comes your way, you won't get much power on the attack, so you should think carefully about what rubber you glue on.

      See original review

      2014/03/08
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      1
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      7
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