Dr Neubauer Barricade DEF Table Tennis Blade
This blade is a specialized, highly popular table tennis blade engineered specifically for defensive players, modern choppers, and close-to-the-table block players using long pips or anti-spin rubbers.
Key Characteristics & Performance
Maximum Control & Slow Speed: Known widely as one of the slowest and most controllable defensive blades available, it is designed to absorb the incoming energy of powerful opponent attacks. This allows for short, low blocks right over the net and deep, controlled chops away from the table.
Disruptive Effect: It pairs exceptionally well with long pips or anti-spin rubbers, maximizing spin reversal and creating unpredictable ball trajectories that can heavily confuse opponents.
Lightweight Design: Weighing a remarkably light ≈52–58 grams, the blade drastically reduces fatigue and allows for rapid wrist adjustments and swift transitions between forehand and backhand.
Oversized Blade Face: Features a larger surface area (approximately 164mm x 163mm) to expand the sweet spot and improve reach for difficult defensive returns.
Offensive Capabilities: Despite its defensive nature, the blade retains enough stability to execute occasional counter-attacks, loops, or aggressive hits to keep opponents off balance.
Technical Specifications
Blade Class: Defensive (DEF / DEF+)
Construction: 7-ply wood construction
Approximate Weight: ~52g to 58g
Handle Types Available: Flared (FL), Straight (ST), and Anatomic (AN)