JOOLA Hugo Calderano ARY-C – Dynamic Offensive Blade with Spin, Speed and Control

The JOOLA Hugo Calderano ARY-C is a premium offensive table tennis blade developed for players who want to combine powerful attacking strokes with exceptional spin, precision and control. Created in close collaboration with Brazilian world-class player Hugo Calderano, this blade supports a modern and versatile topspin game from close to the table, mid-distance and beyond.

Its carefully designed 5+2-ply construction combines high-quality Limba outer veneers with internally positioned ARY-c composite fibres. By placing the ARY-c fibres closer to the core, the blade delivers controlled acceleration, a large sweet spot and a more sensitive playing feel than many traditional carbon blades.

Inner ARY-c Technology for Controlled Power

The internal ARY-c fibre layers provide additional stability and power without making the blade feel excessively hard or direct. The result is a dynamic response that becomes more powerful as you accelerate, while remaining controlled during passive strokes, service returns and the short game.

This balanced performance makes the JOOLA Hugo Calderano ARY-C particularly suitable for offensive players who want carbon-supported speed while maintaining sufficient dwell time and ball feedback.

Limba Outer Veneers for Maximum Spin

The soft Limba outer veneers increase ball contact and help generate high levels of rotation. This supports spin-loaded opening topspins, controlled counter-topspins and aggressive attacking strokes with a safe trajectory over the net.

The combination of Limba and inner ARY-c creates a pleasant impact with clear feedback. You can play with confidence during fast exchanges while retaining the touch and precision required for serves, receives, pushes and short placements.

Key Features

• Inner ARY-c composite fibres: Provide controlled power, stability and an enlarged sweet spot.

• 5+2-ply construction: Combines five premium wood veneers with two internal composite layers.

• Limba outer veneers: Support longer ball contact, high spin generation and a sensitive touch.

• Dynamic offensive performance: Delivers additional speed when accelerating through attacking strokes.

• Large sweet spot: Produces consistent feedback and stability, even when the ball is struck slightly outside the centre.

• Excellent short-game control: Maintains precision and touch despite the added composite-fibre support.

• Versatile playing distance: Suitable for offensive play close to the table, from mid-distance and further back.

• Balanced playing feel: Combines spin, speed, control and a controlled catapult effect.

Who Is the JOOLA Hugo Calderano ARY-C For?

The JOOLA Hugo Calderano ARY-C is ideal for advanced and competitive offensive players who build their game around topspin, variation and controlled pressure. It particularly suits players who want more stability and power than an all-wood blade while avoiding the very hard or overly direct response associated with faster outer-carbon constructions.

It is an excellent choice for players who:

• Open rallies with heavy topspin.

• Alternate between controlled placement and powerful acceleration.

• Play actively from close and mid-distance.

• Need stability during counter-topspin exchanges.

• Want carbon performance with a softer, more responsive touch.

Technical Specifications

• Playing style: Offensive / OFF+

• Construction: 5 wood veneers + 2 composite-fibre layers

• Fibre: Inner ARY-c

• Outer veneer: Limba

• Blade thickness: Approximately 6 mm

• Blade dimensions: 157 × 152 mm

• Weight: Approximately 88 g, with normal production variation

• Handle options: Flared and straight

The JOOLA Hugo Calderano ARY-C table tennis blade offers an outstanding combination of explosive offensive potential, high spin generation and dependable control. Its internal ARY-c construction provides the stability and power required for modern attacking play, while the Limba outer veneers preserve the touch, feedback and confidence needed to control every phase of the rally.

For ambitious offensive players looking for a premium blade that performs under pressure, the Hugo Calderano ARY-C provides the speed to finish points, the spin to dominate rallies and the control to play with confidence.