Friendship/729 Red Spirit

Composite/carbon 3 reviews

Blade description:

The Friendship 729 Red Spirit table tennis blade is a high-quality 7-ply blade designed for advanced players seeking exceptional speed and control. It features a carbon fiber construction that provides a crisp and responsive feel, allowing for precise shot-making and powerful attacks. With a speed rating of 10 and a control rating of 9, the Red Spirit is an excellent choice for players who prioritize both power and accuracy.

The blade's 6.3mm thickness and weight of approximately 86 grams contribute to its overall stiffness of 2.2 and hardness of 3.9, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles. The Red Spirit excels in both offensive and defensive play, offering excellent consistency and a well-balanced feel.

Based on forum reviews, players appreciate the Red Spirit's versatility and its ability to generate both speed and spin. It is particularly well-suited for players who employ a fast and aggressive playing style, as it provides the necessary power and control for executing powerful shots and quick transitions. Additionally, the blade's construction and materials contribute to its durability, ensuring a long-lasting performance.

Overall, the Friendship 729 Red Spirit is a high-quality and well-rounded blade that caters to the demands of advanced table tennis players. Its combination of speed, control, and consistency makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a responsive and powerful blade that excels in both offensive and defensive play.

Recent Reviews

#1 — March 2015

This is a very well-balanced blade with nice touch and good control.

The speed rating is about off- (which depends on the rubbers you use).

It’s flexible, giving very good spin.

The hardness is medium.

It’s very good for close-to-table looping, and it can also be used in a mid-distance looping game but only with fast rubbers.

I tried it with Sigma2 Euro max on FH and Vega pro max on BH.

#2 — January 2012

This blade perfectly suits my style. I play close to the table, using anti-spin rubber on the backhand, twiddle, and loop on both sides. I found this blade offers great control and feel. Its speed is very manageable, allowing for good dwell time to generate amazing spinning loops.

I tried the 729 Bomb, but it was a bit too fast for me, with slightly less control and feel compared to the Red Spirit. When I paired this blade with Cream Transcend, it created the perfect combination of speed, spin, and control (in my opinion). This blade is more user-friendly for beginners and improving players. If I had the option to trade my Bomb, I would certainly choose the 729 Red Spirit.

#3 — April 2010

I can attack with more sense and feel of the ball, making my attack more controlled and executed more accurately.

I feel as more in control rather than only relying on the blade’s stiffness and thickness to do most of the work. I can feel the ball better, which is very good. The feeling of control does not only limits to attacking. It helps with any stroke, like serves and defense.

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