Friendship/729 Blue ALC

A fairly affordable option for a base with ALC carbon. Yes, there are questions about the quality of workmanship (you need to apply varnish, the very execution without grinding), but the price makes it quite attractive for consideration. The layout of the structure as in Viscaria, Fan Zhendong, Yinhe Pro 01, Sanwei 75 ALC (Koto / ALC / Limba / Kiri)—all these bases are quite similar, but each has its own personality. The weight of the 729 ALC differs from the copy, ranging from 88–95g. The handle is quite comfortable, although some say it’s too thin. The base thickness is 5.7–5.9mm. Carbon Outer layout. It has a rather pleasant vibration, although it is not large, where there is also no contact area with the ball. In terms of speed, it’s about the same as the entire spectrum of the basics that were listed. It has quite good control, but it is within the framework of the basics with the same layout. The stiffness here is about 1370–1430Hz. In terms of speed, it’s quite nice to play both in the first and second zone, for the third zone it depends on what rubbers you have. All types of rubbers fit quite well: tensor, hybrid, Chinese.

Can be heavy; mine is 95 g.

Spins well, requires a bit more rotation on balls when executing strokes than some all-wood blades I’ve tried. But direct shots are still good. Control is good.

The arc is long. Sweet spot regular. Pronouncedly head-heavy. I sanded off some sharp edges, but the overall quality seems great.

!! The handle is quite small (thin). If one has a bigger palm, they may not like it; grip tape may be needed.

Overall, an excellent and super affordable ALC blade. Highly recommended.

Upd. 2024: Lacks power when played away from the table. This would be the only drawback of this blade for me.

Uso este madero desde febrero de 2024, muy similar a Viscaria, mango FL bien fino y para manos grandes es un poco incómodo, lástima que no hay empuñadura ST. Buen feeling, ALC bien formado, entrelazado de calidad. Probado con Tenergy 05 Hard en FH y Bty Rozena en BH.

Good control, good speed. Can attack and defend, soft feel, easy to play.

The neck is a bit larger than needed and could benefit from sanding. After sanding, the handle provides a perfect grip with excellent flexibility. However, there are some issues with the backhand flick grip position, which requires precise user adaptation to achieve accuracy with forehand topspin.

Overall, this blade offers excellent value for its price point. It is a suitable choice as a first blade for beginners and can also be used by intermediate players.

I didn’t expect much from this blade. It was cheap so I ordered one, weighing in at 92g. I play with a Yinhe V-14, and the 729 Blue Arylate Carbon has a similar soft feel and is a bit slower. The control is similar, but there is more rotation, allowing you to topspin shorter arcs with it. It’s less limited to playing table length direction; sideways, the attack window opens, and you can topspin crosswise much more safely. The throw angle is low when hitting flat, which is also very good.

I’m still using my old V-14 blade for now because flat hitting works even better, but that may change once the new wood breaks in. I’ve had quite a few Chinese clone blades (V-14 and V14 pro 2-2 pieces, V-16), but this is a good Viscaria clone and not too expensive. Try it!

Guys! The price must be wrong! You may want to buy 2 or 3 just in case. This blade is absolutely awesome. It’s a must. You have speed with plenty of control and catapult. Just imagine that H3Neo is very hyped on this blade. I play with boosted H3 Neo FH and Tibhar quantum x pro BH. For me, this blade is a tool that reaches the maximum potential of any rubber you put in it. At first, you may say it’s a toy, but after a few hours of practice, you’ll find out the true potential. If you have good technique, the blade will be lethal. High arc when needed, low arc when needed. It’s on demand. No trolling here, just excited after today’s training session. I believe Andro r53 will be a good option to pair with.

I bought a Blue to test an ALC blade after playing a lot with pure wood blades and simply loved it. My blade weighs 89g and is 5.6 mm thick, with a soft touch. I mounted it with 729 Cross 46° on FH and Reactor T5 46° on BH for training. The setup provides a lot of control and spin. I can put a lot of power on my hits and the fast spinning ball dives on the table. The blade is a looping machine. Simply amazing.

It is a cheap and great option if you want to try an ALC blade.

Amazing Alc Blade

The Amazing Alc Blade offers a superb combination of speed and control, making it a standout choice for table tennis players. Its exceptional performance is complemented by an affordable price point, ensuring great value for players of all levels.

This is an amazing blade. I put a boosted Kokutaku rubber on the forehand and Baracuda on the backhand, and it rocks!

However, the quality of the blade is average. The neck is a bit bigger and needs to be sanded, and the face is a bit smaller compared to Butterfly blades.

It’s a bit stiff. It has speed and Koto as an outer ply. I would recommend using European or Japanese rubbers with this blade. This blade has a very comfortable grip. The handle does not give any vibration when hitting the ball. The player experiences good speed and precision with every hit. The angle throw is not high. Overall, it is a very good blade with an ideal price.

Rigid, vibration-free, with excellent speed and control. Excellent quality. (FL-88g; 5.8 mm)