NEW: PG7 NXD - The new offensive blade from NITTAKU and DHS
Spin-oriented offensive blade for controlled topspin power
The Nittaku DHS PG7 NXD is aimed at offensive topspin players who are looking for a solid blade that is stable but not too hard. Instead of carbon speed or an artificial catapult, the focus here is on a natural feel: sufficient stability for powerful rallies, but also flexibility and feel for spin and confidence.
Collaboration between Nittaku and DHS
The blade is based on the PG7 construction from DHS, which is popular in China, and has been adapted by Nittaku to the blade and handle dimensions preferred in Japan. The result is a modern offensive blade that is particularly well suited to players who want to work with spin, placement and continuous topspin.
Playing characteristics of the Nittaku PG7 NXD
The 7-layer solid wood construction provides solid basic stability and medium offensive speed. This makes the PG7 NXD fast enough for active topspin players, but it remains more predictable than very hard or carbon-reinforced offensive blades.
The hardness of the PG7 NXD is in the medium range. In practice, this means: no extremely hard, dry touch, but balanced feedback with a noticeable feel for the ball. The relatively soft and flexible character supports spin generation and helps to take the ball cleanly on topspins.
This combination can be particularly pleasant for longer topspin series: The blade provides enough stability for pressure without letting the ball jump off the racket too early.
Who is the PG7 NXD suitable for?
The Nittaku PG7 NXD is particularly well suited to players who play offensively but don't just rely on pure pace. If you prepare your points via topspin opening, spin variations and controlled pressure, this blade offers an interesting mix of power and feel.
The PG7 NXD is particularly useful for:
- modern topspin players with a rotation-oriented game
- Players who like to use Chinese or sticky rubbers
- Players who find carbon blades too direct, too catapulty or too unfeeling
With a weight of approx. 86 g ± the blade remains moderate for a 7-ply solid blade. This is particularly interesting if you play sticky rubbers on both sides, which are often somewhat heavier.
Support in the game
The PG7 NXD supports you above all where many offensive players need confidence and feel: with the first topspin, when following up from half distance and during high-spin rallies.
Due to the more flexible solid wood character, the ball is easy to grip. This helps with high rotation openings against undercut and with topspins, which should not only be fast but also difficult to block. At the same time, the 7-ply construction provides more stability than many classic 5-ply blades.
This creates a blade for players who don't want to hit every ball as hard as possible, but rather build up pressure through clean technique, rotation and repeat accuracy.
Conclusion on the PG7 NXD
The Nittaku PG7 NXD is not an extreme power blade and no substitute for a very fast carbon blade. If you are looking for maximum top speed, a very direct attack or hard linear penetrating power, you will probably reach for a different blade.
Its strength lies more in the combination of controlled offense, rotation and natural solid wood feel. The PG7 NXD is particularly exciting for players looking for a blade that is not too heavy when used with sticky rubbers.
Technical data - PG7 NXD:
Game type: OFF
Tempo: medium-fast - fast
Hardness: medium
Veneer structure: 7-ply
Weight: approx. 86g +/-
Leaf size: 157 x 150mm
Thickness: 6.3mm
Handle length: 100mm
Handle width: 25mm
Made in Japan
