7 Reviews for Victas Koki Niwa

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External Review for Victas Koki Niwa on November 17, 2024

My setup is Koki Niwa, FH Fastarc G1 2.0mm, BH V15 extra max. It's an offensive blade, fast and stiff but not very dynamic. The level of control is amazing for a such fast blade. It really shines with linear medium/hard rubbers, for example fastarc P1, T64 or Rakza 9 are too dynamic for the blade and you'll loose all of its quality. On the contrary, fastarc G1, D09c or Rakza X accomodate very well, giving these rubbers a perfect balance between spin and power. It's not the best blade to serve, backspin second ball or passive shots, but as soon as you're active on the ball everything is possible. BH flick is a breese 95% of the time (V15 extra helps). FH top spin is very versatile : slow spinny top spin, controled top spin, power counter top spin, mid-distance and long distance top spin are always predictable. One of the best versatile offensive blade I played with. Niwa vs Acoustic carbon outer : less stiffness and speed, Acoustic is better on flat hit, block, Niwa is better on ball placement et spin. Niwa vs HL5 : service is better with HL5, HL5 is a little faster and has more spin potential but Niwa has more control, HL5 is better for chinese rubbers but Niwa is better with europeans and new hybrids rubbers (Tibhar K3...). The greatest quality of this wood is that it is playful, it makes you want to make the exchange last and to test things as you feel confident with it. Who is it for? Well, it all depends on the rubbers used. I think that in all cases it needs rubbers with a hardness greater than 45 and linear. Tensors like G1 or Rakza X will be perfect for experienced players, but a good old Donic vario or other non-tensor rubber will go without problem to a young player in progression or a less young player of average level. It's not suited to spin oriented players, allround players and it's too stiff for beginners.

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External Review for Victas Koki Niwa on April 30, 2023

Great blade. I like it much more than Viscaria. A bit stiff, a little hard but not dead hard feeling. Not disconnected. Great in todays fast aggressive looping, blocking, chop blocking and close to table play. I agree with Tabke tennis 11 professional review about this blade. Spinny, very enjoyable to play with. Plays well with harder rubber but plays also with 43 degrees rubbers.
After testing many times my friends Koki Niwa and Ma Long blades I liked this one more. Even the partner at club said that shots became much more spiny and artistic comparing to all the before blades I used against him. One of the few that I will always keep.

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Review by rlgreen217 for Victas Koki Niwa on April 24, 2023

This was my first real table tennis racket and I'm very happy with it. I play with Hurricane 3 on the forehand and Rakza Z on the backhand (although I use Seemiller grip, so I only use one side at a time, and twiddle). The paddle is very fast and has a lot of control, even with a slow tacky rubber like Hurricane 3. It's great for blocking, as well. My only complaint is that when using the Rakza Z side, I often hit too far and it misses the table. Serves are very powerful and spinny, though some of this owes to Hurricane 3. I definitely would NOT recommend using a fast rubber on this blade, unless you have very very good control. I don't typically play far from the table, but when I do it has nice power for looping.

My USATT rating is around 1100 and my playing style is mixture of Dan Seemiller and Koki Niwa (at a much lower level) I would say. It involves a lot of (chop) blocks and sidespin, and is generally pretty slow, except for some very fast backhand flicks when a good opportunity arises. This blade does an excellent job of playing slow and controlled when I need it to, and playing fast when I hit hard.

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External Review for Victas Koki Niwa on August 1, 2021

Im using this blade as a replacement for viscaria since i need blade carbon. I put dhs goldarc8 for FH. And for short pimple VICTAS for BH.

1st impression this blade is very good. Amazing control. I can easily stroke the ball from far behind the table.
The blade technology help you to maximize the power and to maximize the control. Iam really enjoying use this blade. If you are Koki niwa fans and you are enjoying play attacking from far behind the table, and need max control ,this is the good blade for you.

I will never regret buying this one

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External Review for Victas Koki Niwa on October 11, 2019

good feeling and speed, sweet spot a little small, like the average timbers, in straight handle they should make it rounded like the joola Rossi fire 07 design since flattened is more the grip is weaker unless it is square type butterfly for hands more Large, personally I prefer rounded straight grip, it is more comfortable and adaptable to the hand.

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External Review for Victas Koki Niwa on December 14, 2018

11 December,2018-Am a Koki Niwa Fan.This blade was on my list.Amazing blade,very fast and great control.I have TB ALC-this Victas blade is far superior for my game at least.Its a BH beast-handle is great.It help in hitting great BH shots and also FH .Its a looping machine with great block,drops,touch,serve spin.Right now I think its best for my game at this stage.Has great catapult on power shots,and has great touch on net shots.Surface is so well finished,no need to seal or anything.Can re-glue rubbers with ease-no damage to blade-I am using Andro Glue-don't use DONIC glue-worst of all.Mine is 89 grams.I am using Black Fastarc S1(max) on FH,Donic Bluefire M3 on BH.Amazing combo for now.May change the M3.Main feature or the best feature of this blade is all shots land where you want....amazing control.I think best control of all my blades...I have many like TB ALC,Nittaku Acoustic,Rossi emotion etc

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External Review for Victas Koki Niwa on September 6, 2018

Using it with H3 and Nittaku Flyatt on BH. Very satisfied

Previously I am a LongV addicted person but this blade support power for me a lot plus great at control. Don't know why not many people using it

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