Lemn Victas / Koki Niwa Wood Penhold

Victas Koki Niwa Wood Penhold (CS): Chinese Penhold 7-Ply All-Wood Power Blade for Dynamic Close-Table Attack and RPB Mastery

Victas Koki Niwa Wood Penhold (Chinese Penhold / CS) brings the celebrated 7-ply all-wood architecture of Koki Niwa into the hands of traditional and modern penhold attackers. Featuring a shorter, ergonomic Chinese penhold handle, this blade enables lightning-fast wrist maneuverability, explosive close-table pushes, and fluid Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB) loop attacks.

Key Performance Characteristics in Play

• Unrestricted Wrist Mobility: Ergonomic Chinese Penhold handle allows extreme wrist angle manipulation for heavy spin serves and RPB banana flicks.
• Natural 7-Ply Wood Power: Delivers linear speed on flat hits and powerful counter-attacks right off the bounce.
• Dominant RPB Execution: Perfectly balanced center of gravity ensures effortless transitions from traditional forehand to RPB loops.
• Solid Direct Blocking: Rigid multi-ply structure neutralizes opponent speed cleanly.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Rubber Synergies

Strictly compliant with the ITTF Two-Color Rule (One Black, One Red):

• Forehand (FH): Sticky Chinese power rubber DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (Black 2.15mm) or Victas V>22 Double Extra (Black Max).
• RPB Backhand (BH): Fast spin-elastic tensor Victas V>15 Extra (Red 2.0mm) or Victas Ventus Extra (Red 2.0mm).

Player Profile & Playstyle

Engineered for penhold players who demand modern 7-ply wooden speed, high-spin service returns, and powerful Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB) looping. Read our guide: Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Table Tennis Racket and Rubbers.