Friendship/729 V-6

This blade offers exceptional value for its price, excelling in all aspects. It boasts a highly comfortable handle, generously sized and well-suited for large hands. The blade delivers impressive speed, enabling powerful strokes without sacrificing control. Its feel is equally commendable, providing a soft touch enhanced by the carbon fiber’s responsiveness, allowing for precise ball handling. For players seeking a budget-friendly option, this blade is the ideal choice.

I bought this blade due to its impressive 9.5 overall score, but I was skeptical until I tried it. It outperforms my retired DHS PG7. The V6 is a carbon blade, so it provides different feedback compared to all-wood blades. When paired with fast rubbers, it plays like an off- blade, offering exceptional touch.

I recommend pairing the V6 with fast rubbers to match the performance of the PG7 or N9. My teammates have noticed that I play better with HRT Clipper or PG7 blades, which are faster but still excellent.

If you rely on skill and superior placement rather than overpowering shots, the V6 is an ideal choice. It promotes a training style centered around precision and touch. However, the carbon feel may not be optimal for everyone.

After using the V6 for four years, I’ve switched to the DHS 301, which has proven to be exceptional.

This is supposed to be an OFF+ blade, but compared to my old Stiga Allround wood, it’s perhaps not faster but different. A DHS Hurricane 8 2.2mm H40 that was too springy for my Allround wood is perfect combined with this blade.

The control feeling is really good, and my blocking is improved. It feels like the blade neutralizes the topspin a bit, and the ball sinks through the rubber and gives you better control of the game.

My son has changed to this setup as well from an old Stiga Offensive wood, DHS H2 NEO 2.15mm H39/DHS H2 2.15 H39 to RITC V6, DHS H8 2.2mm H40/DHS H2 NEO 2.15 H39 and has improved his control very much, and the rallies get longer and longer.

We both play a quite offensive game with a lot of spin and loop.

Very much blade for the money…

Review: 729 V-6 Chinese Penhold

The 729 V-6 Chinese penhold weighs 80g, increasing to 81g after applying two light coats of polyurethane varnish. Compared to my previous DHS G1835 blade with DHS H3 Neo rubber, the 729 V-6 blade with the same rubber combination feels noticeably slower. The sweet spot is smaller, resulting in more noticeable vibration. Additionally, the throw angle is too low with lighter shots. It’s possible that I need more time to adjust to the new blade, or perhaps the new H3 Neo rubber needs to be broken in.

A good carbon blade that offers a medium to high trajectory. I’d rate its speed at 8.7, similar to the PG7. While it produces average spin due to its stiffness (PG7 is better), its exceptional controllability (9.2) makes it well-rounded. It performs admirably in various aspects and is definitely worth considering for its price.

Generally, I would say it’s too soft for me with both hard and soft rubbers. It would suit as an ALLROUND blade for beginners, but not for those who have some technique and are closer to a more advanced level.

It’s pretty lightweight, but its vibration is pretty strange, giving a not very good feeling in my opinion.

Also, I would like to admit that the recently mentioned PG7 or N9 are much better for me and for those who aim for a looping game. I would recommend it only for beginners, but for that price, there are much better options.

My blade is very slow when paired with Chinese rubbers, which is likely due to its small sweet spot. Despite being described as having a substantial weight, my blade feels much lighter in hand. Notably, it transmits minimal vibrations during play.

Good speed and control. It has a comfortable handle. By the way, use sandpaper to clear the surface of the blade and handle first.

I have one FL blade with FH: DHS Huricane NEO3 (orange sponge) BLK, BH:BTY ROZENA RED. It offers slow speed and is good for looping for FH (I’m just an amateur player), but BH was very fast, good for spin, and great control.

It’s way more stiff than rated 4.8 here - I would put it as 6 out of 10, harder than HRT Clipper, close to DHS Hurricane Long 5.

Nevertheless, it is very powerful and has got enormous feelings, one of my best blades. It should play well with pimpled rubbers due to the hardness and great control. I agree that it’s an underrated blade.

However, I’d prefer a smaller handle like the long 5.

I have an 85gr v6, and I think it is a little slow. I am thinking of buying an another 90gr v6 (or x6 or v3).

It has a very good touch, great short and middle distance power. I agree that it has a better feeling than tbs, and the price is low.

Best blade I’ve used. Let’s say why…it has a very good feeling with a big sweet spot, but not so bouncy, which makes you place the ball on the table, even if you hit it close to it. I have a 76 gr. one, with Baracuda and JP 03, the best setup I’ve played. Take one under 80 gr for maximum control.

I’ve just started to play with it and the first impression is that: - V6 + H3 neo has great spin and control. - V6 + Memo2 has a problem with speed.

Blade: Nittaku Acoustic

Construction: 5-ply all wood blade with limba outer plies and kiri core.

Speed: OFF-

Feel: Soft and well-balanced.

Control: Excellent

Spin: High

Weight: 85 grams

Thickness: 5.8 mm

Head size: 157 x 150 mm

Handle size: 100 x 25 mm

Price: $80

The Nittaku Acoustic is a well-balanced blade with a soft feel and excellent control. It is a good choice for players who want a blade that provides both power and control. The limba outer plies give the blade a good amount of power, while the kiri core provides a soft feel and excellent control. The Acoustic is also very well-made and has a high-quality finish.

Overall, the Nittaku Acoustic is a great all-wood blade that is suitable for a wide range of players. It is a good choice for players who want a blade that provides both power and control.

Surprisingly, it is an overall nice blade, with an underestimated cost (approx. $30)!! It is a little bit slower and softer than TBS, but controllable and amazingly precise in short and middle-distance games in all kinds of shots. In the comparison with TBS, it has almost equal characteristics, just only needing some sandpaper work to finish the outlook design. All in all, it is a perfect blade substitute to TBS.

Recently got an 87-gram blade with Mars V2 2.2 (forehand) and 729 OEM 2.1 (backhand). This setup is well-balanced and mobile. I found the short game had more control than my Galaxy V13, but drives, loops, and smashes were just as fast. I am very pleasantly surprised how well this setup plays with my style, blocking/pushing on the backhand and attacking from the forehand.

I switched to the V6 about a month ago, from a Yinhe T10. The T10 was very fast, too fast for a player of my level (USATT 831). Although I loved the T10, I seem to have more control and play better with the V6.

I have Sriver rubber front and back and speed and spin seem dialed back a notch. The result appears to be enhanced playability. I have been winning more and stay in rallies longer, so I am very happy with my V6.

One of the best OFF- blades (and very cheap, too). If you can find one that suits your weight requirements, buy it. Weight usually varies from 86 to 98 g, which is a rather wide range. Very good control and softness provide great short games, placement shots, etc. With the right rubbers (and it can play with almost all of them), it blocks and loops very well.

This blade is a gem for the price. It really does everything well and always provides good control, which has helped me a lot in my development. Considering that this is not a super fast blade, you can improve it with a faster rubber, like Tensor rubbers. It also goes well with Chinese tacky rubbers.