Yasaka Alnade
Blade description:
The Yasaka Alnade is a high-performance composite blade featuring a 5+2 construction, incorporating two layers of PA Carbon. Designed for attacking styles, it offers a fast, stiff, and hard feel that provides substantial power for aggressive play. While it is capable of generating significant speed, it maintains a level of dwell time that facilitates effective spin production and precise placement, particularly when executing topspins and counter-attacks.
Performance and Feel
The blade is characterized by its stiffness and direct feedback, often compared to blades in the ZLC category for its high speed. Because of its harder composition, it pairs effectively with medium to hard tension-based rubbers, such as those from ESN or Japanese manufacturers, which complement its structural properties better than some traditional tacky Chinese rubbers. While it excels in offensive play near the table and at mid-distance, it requires a confident touch in the short game due to its stiffer, faster nature.
Technical Specifications
- Composition: 5+2 construction (5 wood veneers and 2 layers of PA Carbon).
- Characteristics: High rigidity and fast pace with a focus on powerful attacking.
- Compatibility: Highly responsive to modern offensive rubbers; provides a crisp, direct contact feel.
- Suitability: Primarily targeted at intermediate to advanced players who prefer a stiffer blade that balances high-end speed with the ability to control serve length and shot placement.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2024
A perfect blend of control, speed, and spin, this blade has instantly improved my game. Close to the table to mid-distance attacking and countering is amazing. It’s more forgiving than a Viscaria or Xiom Strad. You can accurately place both wing topspins or make blocks accurately and consistently. Recommended for intermediate to advanced players.
#2 — November 2022
This is a good blade. I currently have H3 Commercial rubbers on both sides, but I plan to switch to Rakza 7 or Tenergy on the backhand in the future.
The blade provides a decent amount of dwell time on the ball because the PE carbon is next to the core. This gives it good feeling and control. However, when you hit hard, it is also fast.
For me, this blade is better than Viscaria and other arylate blades because it is not too fast for the intermediate level. Additionally, it has a longer dwell time than the Alnade Inner.
Overall, this is a pretty good blade for the value.
#3 — October 2022
Fast Blade. Paired with FH Rakza 7 and BH Rakza 7 soft, the forehand is very powerful. It is very good for smashing and easy to spin with amazing spin.
With a Rakza 7 soft, the BH is easier to control. However, if you use a medium rubber, I think it will be more suitable for adding kick and spin.
It is very nice to play near the table and provides enough control when playing from further back.
The blade is ALC but with slightly higher speed than ALC, maybe close to ZLC.
I think Alnade is one of my favorite blades right now.
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