Description Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II

Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II Blade Characteristics

The Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II model marks a fundamental shift in the Joo Sae Hyuk blade line, moving from pure wood to a fiber composite construction.

Construction and Control

This blade features a $5+2$ ply composition utilizing inner carbon layers. This means the carbon is positioned closer to the core of the blade, rather than near the surface. This construction makes the blade thinner (around $5.6$ mm, compared to the $6.3$–$6.5$ mm of the 1st Gen) and retains a natural wood feel for slow strokes, such as defensive chop strokes.

The main advantage of this model is its high control in the DEF/ALL class. The carbon adds rigidity and increases the sweet spot, but the deeper placement of the fiber layers allows the rubbers to hold the ball slightly longer, which is critically important for executing high-spin chop strokes.

Speed and Offense

Officially, the Joo Sae Hyuk II is classified as ALL (Allround), with a tendency toward DEF+. This suggests it is slightly slower and more controllable than the 1st Gen.

However, when executing a powerful Forehand topspin stroke, the inner carbon activates. It provides the necessary power reserve for fast, powerful offense and counter-attacks, allowing the player to finish the point from mid-distance, despite the blade's DEF/ALL classification.

Key Comparison: Nexy JSH I vs. JSH II

These two blades are designed for a similar playing style but have different characteristics:

1. 1st Gen (Pure Wood $7$-ply): It was faster and harder than the 2nd Gen. Due to the $7$ wood layers, it had a very solid and bouncier feel. This is the blade for defenders who are truly active in their offense and want maximum power without carbon.

2. 2nd Gen (Carbon $5+2$): It is slower, more controllable (a softer feel in low-power strokes). The carbon gives it a more stable feel and the necessary speed for high-power strokes, while retaining better ball control in defense.

In summary, if the Nexy JSH I was closer to OFF- (fast offense in a DEF style), the Nexy JSH II has leaned more towards a balanced ALL style, offering greater forgiveness for errors and better dwell time on chop strokes, but with the power reserve of modern carbon fiber.

Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II Comparison with Competitors

Let's compare the Nexy JSH II ($5+2$ Carbon) with the Joola CWX ($5+2$ Carbon), the Victas Koji Matsushita Defensive ($5$ Wood), and the Butterfly Diode V ($5$ Wood).

1. Against Other Carbon Blades (Joola CWX)

Nexy JSH II and Joola CWX share a similar core concept: both use a $5+2$ fiber construction and are designed for offensive defense.

• The Joola CWX is one of the thinnest (about $5.7$ mm) and is more oriented toward pure Allround and Chop strokes, especially with long pips. Its carbon fiber (Black Cloth) is very subtle.

• The Nexy JSH II has a similar thickness, but its carbon layers provide a stronger power reserve for powerful offense. While both are excellent for twiddling and defense, the Nexy JSH II is slightly more geared towards an aggressive Forehand finish.

2. Against Pure Wood Blades

Comparison with Victas Koji Matsushita Defensive (VKMD)

• The VKMD is the slowest and thinnest (only $5.0$ mm) of the group. It is the best choice for players seeking maximum control, flex, and spin in defense, with less emphasis on raw offensive power.

• The Nexy JSH II is significantly faster due to the carbon and has a much higher offensive potential. The VKMD suits more classic defense with rare attacks, while the JSH II is for modern defense where offense is an integral part of the game.

Comparison with Butterfly Diode V

• The Diode V is a $5$-ply all-wood blade characterized by its heavy weight (around $97$ g) and solid construction (about $5.7$ mm). Its advantages lie in its immense stability for blocking and excellent mass for defense.

• The Nexy JSH II offers similar, or even greater, offensive speed due to the carbon, while being slightly lighter. The JSH II combines the control of wood (outer layers) with the power of carbon (inside), whereas the Diode V relies purely on the stability of wood mass.

Summary: JSH II's Market Position

The Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II occupies a niche between the powerful 1st Gen and the slower pure DEF blades. It is ideal for players who need the reliability of carbon for attacking but wish to retain high control and a softer feel for defensive chop strokes. Due to its inner carbon, it is a direct competitor to popular Inner Carbon blades like the Butterfly Viscaria Light, but adapted with a defensive-class head size.

Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II

Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II

Nexy Joo Sae Hyuk II