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The Friendship/729 WA-2 table tennis blade is designed for advanced players looking for a blend of speed and control. It showcases a 5-ply construction with carefully selected wood species, providing a well-balanced playing experience. With a speed rating of 6.8 and control rating of 8.9, the WA-2 allows players to execute a wide range of shots with precision and power.
The blade features a relatively low stiffness rating of 4.3, making it more flexible than stiffer blades. This flexibility aids in generating spin and control, allowing players to create deceptive serves and accurate placements. The hardness rating of 5.7 contributes to the blade's durability and responsiveness. With a weight of approximately 82 grams, the WA-2 offers a comfortable feel and easy handling.
Forum reviews praise the Friendship/729 WA-2 for its excellent all-around performance. Players appreciate its versatility, allowing them to transition smoothly between attacking and defensive play. The WA-2 is particularly well-suited for players who prioritize control and spin, enabling them to dominate the table with precise shots.
Overall, the Friendship/729 WA-2 table tennis blade combines speed, control, and flexibility into a cohesive package. Its 5-ply construction and carefully chosen wood species provide a responsive feel and predictable performance. Whether you're a seasoned player looking for a balanced blade or an intermediate player seeking to improve your control and spin techniques, the WA-2 is an excellent choice.
Tested the blade with several rubbers, including thin sponge pips in, mid-thick pips out, and anti. Although Friendship has marked that blade as an attacking blade, it feels lacking in power for driving and attacking when using soft sponge rubber (Friendship 729 fx 1.5mm blue sponge), as I feel some power has been “absorbed” by the wood. However, this “power absorption” makes the blade good for looping, chopping, and close range blocking. Control is excellent as the mid-soft wood gives extra ball dwelling time.
It’s a good-looking blade! I have it paired with H3 Neo and Focus 3 Snipe on the bh. You can perform every stroke on the game. If you’re a spin player, this is your blade. Great price too. I’m a tactical spin player with short and long chops and massive spin loops/slow and fast close and far from the table.
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This blade excels at its intended purpose: looping. Blocks, however, pose a slight challenge. I find it difficult to consistently return blocks over the net to my desired level. However, for any technique involving spin, this blade performs exceptionally well.
The handle is somewhat diminutive, but I have adapted to its size.
If you seek a blade that excels in looping or chopping, I highly recommend this product.
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