Friendship/729 A-2

All-wood 3 reviews

Blade description:

With a remarkable overall rating of 9.2 out of 10, the Friendship/729 A-2 table tennis blade stands as a testament to its exceptional performance and popularity among players. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this blade boasts a harmonious blend of speed, control, consistency, and overall excellence.

The Friendship/729 A-2 blade is constructed using a 7-ply composition, featuring limba as the outer layer and ayous for the inner layers. This combination of materials imparts the blade with a unique balance of stiffness and flexibility, resulting in an ideal blend of power and control. Its 6.4mm thickness contributes to the blade's exceptional consistency, enabling precise shot placement and a high degree of accuracy.

With a speed rating of 90, the Friendship/729 A-2 blade is capable of generating blistering speed, allowing players to execute powerful attacks and devastating smashes. However, its true strength lies in its remarkable control rating of 65, which provides exceptional stability and precision, even during rapid exchanges and delicate touch shots.

Players who have experienced the Friendship/729 A-2 blade often praise its exceptional consistency, citing its ability to deliver consistent performance shot after shot. Its balanced stiffness and flexibility allow for a wide range of playing styles, making it suitable for both offensive and defensive players.

Overall, the Friendship/729 A-2 table tennis blade is a remarkable piece of equipment that caters to the needs of discerning players. Its harmonious blend of speed, control, consistency, and overall excellence makes it a top choice for those seeking a blade that elevates their game to new heights.

Recent Reviews

#1 — January 2020

The blade has very good board hardness and control. Although it was played faster, it seems very good at this price.

#2 — March 2018

Boa flexibilidade. Ainda prefiro Yinhe Y-15, Yinhe N9 ou Yinhe MC-2.

Controle surpreendente. A melhor madeira para controle.

7 folhas. Digna de clone da Xiom Solo.

Requer borrachas rápidas.

#3 — April 2017

This one appears to be a Xiom Solo clone - a 7-ply blade with a soft feel and quite a bit of flex. The feel and control are exceptional, making looping easy and precise, especially coming down from harder and faster 7-ply blades.

However, the blade’s drawback is its reduced speed. Nonetheless, on the backhand, the flex provides a good kick that partially compensates for the speed loss. For the forehand, a proper stroke is crucial, especially when using H3 rubbers.

If higher speed is required, it’s advisable to use faster rubbers on the forehand. For players who prefer short pips (SP), both control and speed are well-balanced. An excellent combination is achieved when pairing the blade with Waran 2.0 rubbers on the backhand.

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