‘Nevagiva’ is a Japanese table tennis brand that deals with long pimple rubbers and the blades specialized for block. ‘Magic Wall 2’ is the fiber blade which is optimized for the block by long pimple rubber at close-to-table area. It is the successor of ‘Magic Wall’ which provides fantastic block performance. ‘Magic Wall 2’ provides higher speed and durability while keeping the feeling and block performance of ‘Magic Wall’. The construction of ‘Magic Wall 2’ is 5+2 ply outer-fiber construction whose artificial fiber is shock-absorbing ‘Black Fiber’. ‘Magic Wall 2’ is recommended mainly for the close-to-table players who play with various blocks. But, choppers who lay importance on the balance between chopping and counterattack can also consider this blade.

‘Magic Wall 2’ is the representative blade of ‘Nevagiva’ which is a newcomer in table tennis market. ‘Magic Wall 2’ is specialized for block by long pimple rubber. The graphic design of the center of the handle symbolizes the letter ‘i’ which expresses the spirit of Nevagiva brand.

The construction of ‘Magic Wall 2’ is a 5+2 ply outer fiber construction. The top layer is heat-treated Limba, and ‘Black Fiber’ which absorbs shock is placed directly under the top layer. Quite thick middle layer is heat-treated Ayous, and relatively thin center layer is heat-treated Kiri. Overall thickness is around 5.9mm.

The head size of shakehand version is around 161mm x 161mm.

Two handle types are available for shakehand version. Left is FL (flared) handle version, and right is ST (straight) handle version.

The width of FL (flared) handle is around 24mm (at head side) ~ 26.5mm (at bulge) ~ 25.5mm (at the middle of handle) ~ 34.5mm (at the end), and the thickness of FL handle is round 24mm (at thumb) ~ 26.5mm (at the end). The length is around 105mm. It provides firm grip thanks to its thickness. But, at the same time it is very easy to reverse the racket because its relatively small width when compared with thickness.

The size of ST (straight) handle is around 29.5mm (width) x around 23.5mm (thickness). It is a very wide and quite thick handle that provides firm grip. The length is around 105mm.

Chinese penholder version is also available. The head size of penholder version is around 163mm x 161mm.

The width of CP (Chinese penholder) handle is around 26mm (at head side) ~ 30mm (at the end), and the thickness of CP handle is round 23mm (at thumb) ~ 23.5mm (at the end). The length is around 82mm.

The logo of Nevagiva and the name of blade are printed at right bottom of the foreside of blade head. Speed symbol such as OFF or OFF+ isn’t included in the head printing. Since there isn’t any nameplate at handle, the product name is visible only from this printing.

Squared Aluminum plate including ‘Nevagiva’ logo is applied at the end of handle.

There isn’t printing on the backside of head.

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The product of Nevagiava are still available only in Japanese market. But, the players who are interested in this blade can buy it at the global web site of WRM(World Rubber Market).

Following are the performance indices of Nevagiva Magic Wall 2 (avg.weight = 88.7g) :

– Ep = 1.38

– Ec = 1.52 (Ec/Ep = 1.11)

– Vp = 1.16

– Vl = 1.00 (Vl/Vp = 0.86)

Please note that above are average values and can be updated by further measurement.

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