Joola Toni Hold White Spot Table Tennis Blade
₨ 12,650₨ 13,850 (-9%)
🛠️ Technical Construction
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Plies: 5-ply all-wood construction
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Wood Type:
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Outer & Inner Plies: Poplar (Cottonwood) – known for softness, elasticity, and excellent vibration absorption
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Core Ply: Softer than typical offensive blades, adding flex for longer ball contact
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Blade Thickness: Approx. 5.6 – 5.7 mm
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Weight: ~80–85g (lightweight, suitable for extended rallies)
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Handle Style: Straight (ST)
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Blade Shape: Slightly oversized for greater defensive coverage
The JOOLA Toni Hold White Spot is a classic defensive table tennis blade, renowned for its exceptional control and suitability for players employing a defensive style. Designed with soft cottonwood veneers, it offers a unique combination of flexibility and precision, making it a preferred choice for those utilizing anti-spin or long pips rubbers.
🎯 Performance Characteristics
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Control: The soft poplar veneers provide an extra-soft touch, resulting in prolonged ball dwell time and unparalleled control, essential for precise defensive play.
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Speed: Designed with a low-speed profile, it allows defenders to absorb and redirect aggressive shots effectively.
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Spin Compatibility: While not inherently spin-generating, it pairs exceptionally well with anti-spin and long pips rubbers, enhancing disruptive play.
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Feedback: Offers a soft, elastic feel, giving players immediate feedback on ball contact, aiding in shot refinement.
📊 Play Characteristics
Feature | Value | Description |
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Speed | ~4.0 (Low) | Built for control, absorbs incoming speed effectively |
Control | ~9.5 (Very High) | Ideal for placement, consistency, and neutralizing attacks |
Flex | High | Extended dwell time for spin variation and soft touch |
Hardness | Soft | Great for passive blocking, chop-blocks, and heavy underspin |
Vibration | Medium–Low | Good feedback without harsh response |
Sweet Spot | Wide | Generous due to blade softness and face size |
🧪 Optimized For
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Playing Style: Classic defender / modern defender using long pips or anti-spin
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Best Rubber Pairings:
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Backhand: Anti-spin or long pips like JOOLA Badman, Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker, or Butterfly Feint Long III
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Forehand: Control-oriented inverted rubbers like JOOLA Rhyzen CMD, Yasaka Mark V, or Butterfly Tackiness Chop
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🏓 In-Game Behavior
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Close to Table: Effective at deadening incoming spin, excelling in chop-blocking and passive blocks
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Mid/Long Distance: Consistent chops with excellent spin reversal when used with long pips
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Return of Serve: Minimal bounce makes it easier to manage spinny serves
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Spin Reversal: Superb when paired with frictionless rubbers or anti-spin sheets
🔧 Special Features
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“White Spot” Legacy: Refers to a vintage marking style used on JOOLA’s legendary defensive series. Originally developed in collaboration with defensive maestro Toni Hold.
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Made in Germany: Precision craftsmanship and consistency across batches.
🧪 User Experience
Players have consistently praised the JOOLA Toni Hold White Spot for its defensive prowess. Its lightweight design and soft construction make it ideal for chopping, blocking, and chop-blocking, both close to the table and at mid-distance. The blade’s compatibility with anti-spin rubbers like JOOLA Badman and Amy enhances its effectiveness in neutralizing opponents’ spin-heavy attacks.
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