Nittaku Septear – Controlled Attacking Play with the Feel of Kiso Hinoki
Do you want to attack with plenty of spin, place your shots accurately and still have enough speed for powerful topspins?
The Nittaku Septear combines the soft, slightly flexible feel of seven layers of Japanese Kiso Hinoki with the speed and responsiveness of an attacking blade. It is particularly suited to players who like to build their attacks with control and prefer the natural feel of an all-wood blade.
What makes it special is its combination of excellent touch, attacking speed and a noticeable catapult effect that requires careful control during short and passive shots.
How Does the Nittaku Septear Play?
Feel: Soft, slightly flexible and with clear feedback on ball contact. Particularly appealing to players who value touch and feel.
Control: Good control for blocking, counter-hitting and accurate placement. In the short game, the blade's catapult effect needs to be taken into account.
Speed: An attacking blade with enough pace for powerful topspins and counter-attacks.
Spin: The soft, flexible feel helps you generate heavy topspin, especially when opening up against backspin.
Catapult: Noticeable and helpful in attacking play. However, short and passive shots require careful touch to prevent the ball from springing off the blade too quickly.
What Makes the Nittaku Septear Special?
It's All About the Hinoki
The seven layers of Kiso Hinoki provide a pleasantly soft, slightly flexible feel with clear feedback on contact. The Septear delivers the distinctive, natural sensation of playing with an all-wood blade.
This flexible feel is particularly useful when opening up with spin-heavy topspins. The Septear is therefore an appealing choice if you like to start your attacks with spin and placement before increasing the pace.
Noticeable Catapult – With Something to Consider in the Short Game
The Septear has a noticeable catapult effect. This means the blade adds extra acceleration to the ball, helping you generate more speed with your attacking strokes. If you are looking for a blade that adds an extra boost to your own acceleration, the Septear is well worth considering.
However, this built-in responsiveness requires a more delicate touch in the short game. If you are used to a very controlled blade with little catapult, the Septear may initially feel livelier and somewhat harder to manage.
Important when choosing your blade: The catapult effect supports your attacking game, but you need a good feel for racket angle and touch to make the most of it.
Who Is the Nittaku Septear For?
The Septear is particularly suitable for controlled attacking players with a topspin-oriented game and well-developed technique.
It suits a varied playing style where you open up with spin, follow through with powerful attacks and respond to your opponent's shots with controlled blocks or counter-hits.
It is also an interesting option for players who mainly play close to the table but occasionally attack from mid-distance.
Technical Demands and Forgiveness
Technical demands: Medium
The Septear offers excellent touch but also has a noticeable catapult effect. You should already have a reasonable feel for racket angle, contact point and how much force to apply. The short game, in particular, may take some getting used to.
Forgiveness: Medium
Thanks to its responsive feel, the Septear makes accurate placement relatively easy. It is also fairly forgiving during faster attacking strokes.
Short touch shots require a little more finesse, but most players with an established technique should adapt after a short adjustment period.
Is the Septear Right for Your Game?
The Septear Could Be a Good Match If…
You play a controlled attacking game and like to open up with spin-heavy topspins.
You prefer a soft, slightly flexible feel with clear feedback on contact.
You want to make use of the natural responsiveness of a Hinoki blade.
You are looking for an attacking all-wood blade without carbon, offering a genuine wood feel.
The Septear May Not Be the Best Choice If…
You want a particularly calm blade with very little catapult for your short game.
You mainly play passively and prefer a blade with minimal built-in acceleration.
You prefer the hard, stiff and direct feel of a carbon blade.
You still struggle to control the ball consistently in the short game.
Conclusion: Controlled Attacking Play with the Lively Feel of Hinoki
The Nittaku Septear is an appealing option if you want to build your attacking game around spin, touch and precise placement. Its seven layers of Kiso Hinoki combine a soft feel with enough speed for powerful attacks.
It is particularly well suited to players who like to open up with control before stepping up the pressure.
The key is whether you enjoy its noticeable catapult effect and can control it effectively. If you prefer a particularly calm blade with very little catapult, other blades may suit your game better.
Technical Specifications – Nittaku Septear
Speed: High
Hardness: Medium
Construction: 7-ply all-wood
Blade Thickness: 6.7 mm
Weight: Approx. 85 g
Blade Size: 158 x 150 mm
Handle Dimensions: Straight: 101 x 23 mm | Flared: 101 x 24.5 mm
Made in Japan
