Friendship/729 Blue ALC

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)

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.

Guys! The price must be wrong! You may want to buy two or three just in case. This blade is absolutely awesome. It’s a must-have. 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 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!

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.

Good control and good speed are notable features. The blade allows for both attacking and defending styles of play. Its soft feel and ease of use make it a good option for many players.

I’ve been using this blade since February 2024. It’s very similar to a Viscaria. The FL handle is quite thin, and for larger hands, it can be a little uncomfortable. It’s a shame there isn’t an ST handle option available.

It has a good feeling, and the ALC (Arylate-Carbon) is well-formed with a quality weave.

I tested it with Tenergy 05 Hard on the forehand (FH) and Butterfly Rozena on the backhand (BH).

The blade can be heavy; mine weighs 95 grams.

It spins well but requires slightly more rotation on the ball when executing strokes compared to some all-wood blades I’ve tried. Direct shots are still effective, and the control is good. The arc is long, and the sweet spot is regular. It is pronouncedly head-heavy. I sanded off some sharp edges, but the overall quality seems excellent.

The handle is quite small and thin. Those with larger palms may find it uncomfortable, and grip tape may be necessary.

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

Update 2024: It lacks power when played away from the table. This is the only drawback of this blade for me.

The 729 ALC blade is a fairly affordable option for a blade with ALC carbon. While there may be concerns about the quality of the workmanship (requiring varnish application and exhibiting a lack of grinding), the price makes it an attractive choice.

The blade’s construction is similar to that of the Viscaria, Fan Zhendong, Yinhe Pro 01, and Sanwei 75 ALC (Koto/ALC/Limba/Kiri). All these blades share a similar layout, but each possesses its own unique characteristics. The weight of the 729 ALC varies, typically ranging from 88-95g, differing from some copies. The handle is generally comfortable, although some users may find it too thin. The blade thickness ranges from 5.7-5.9mm, featuring a carbon outer layer.

The blade offers a pleasant, albeit subtle, vibration, with a minimal contact area with the ball. In terms of speed, it aligns with the range of blades mentioned earlier. It provides good control, consistent with other blades of similar construction. The stiffness falls within the range of 1370-1430Hz.

The 729 ALC performs well in both the first and second zones, and its performance in the third zone is dependent on the rubbers used. It pairs well with a variety of rubbers, including tensor, hybrid, and Chinese rubbers.