Yasaka Falck W7

A very versatile powerhouse. Limba/2x Ayous (the inner Ayous is hard and colored)/Ayous core. Its main strength is adaptability to almost all kinds of rubbers. I mainly use Tacky/chinese rubber on FH and tensor on BH, and the combination works very well, just like on a 5ply all-wood blade or even a 5+2 composite blade. FH topspins are fast and with a low arc. BH drives and flicks are also loaded with speed. It has a huge sweet spot, meaning this blade is very forgiving, especially on power shots/power loops. A very good blade for developing intermediate and even serious competitive players.

A newcomer. Provides good control when close to the table. An ideal weapon for mid-distance looping. I paired it with Rakza 7 and Rakza 7 Soft. It is close enough to perfect for my liking. The topspin counter is excellent. It produces a medium arc, which is higher than the Goiabao and Overdrive blades.

I was using Falck W7 with Rakza 7, and I recently switched to Rakza 7 Soft. I’m experiencing better control with the softer Rakza 7.

The Falck W7 is an excellent 7-ply all-wood blade. It’s highly versatile and allows for a wide range of shots. It’s particularly effective for aggressive blocking and looping, which aligns with my playing style.

However, I had to adjust my forehand technique because the Falck W7 is very fast. Transitioning from the Goiabao 5 (a great blade, but significantly slower than the Falck W7) required me to relearn how to control my shots.

Despite the initial adjustment, I highly recommend the Falck W7 blade. It’s an exceptional choice for players seeking a fast and responsive blade that allows for aggressive play.

Nice 7-ply blade with solid play with inverted rubber. I use LP with sponge on one side, and it works to both hit and chop off the table with my LP—a huge bonus. It is faster than Yasaka’s Ma Lin Extra Offensive (YEO), but it has the same good control of that blade and a similar shape. I have two blades—both close to the same weight (87–88 grams)—and am impressed with this quality, even more so with the price for this quality. Some blades can loop well but not hit well, and vice versa. This one does both very well.

Update after trying more 7-ply wood blades (Koki Niwa Wood, Gambler Pure 7, Coles Air Koto, others): This blade is harder and faster than all other 7-ply all-wood blades I have tried. I feel very confident with my forehand inverted and somewhat less so on my long pip side. Very good blade for the price.

The blade I received weighed 93g. It’s quite balanced, with only a slight head-heavy feel.

While it didn’t feel very heavy during matches, I found it a bit too demanding for training. I wish it were available in a lighter weight, perhaps around 85g or even close to 90g.

The blade provides good feel, speed, and even excellent control.

This was given to a friend as a gift.

He has Rakza 7 on both sides of the paddle and seems to be performing well with this setup.

Good blade for Allwood lovers. It feels like a Stiga Clipper but with more power.

This is a simple blade with good quality. The ST handle fits my hand well, which helps a lot when doing topspin rallies and backhand flicks. It’s a perfect partner with Rakza 7 and Rakza X.

Pros

Compared to my previously owned 7-layer all-wood Butterfly SK7, this blade is faster and has a bigger sweet spot when using the same rubbers (Nittaku G1) on both sides. As an all-wood blade, it offers good feeling and control. I am happy with the performance and will likely use this blade for a long time. It is a good 7-ply all-wood blade for the price.

Cons

The craftsmanship is not great, and the quality is not on par with Butterfly blades. What is particularly frustrating is that the sticker (logo) at the bottom of the handle fell off after only two weeks of use.

Very good 7-ply wood blade of excellent quality. It is a fast blade, faster than 5-ply blades like YEO and TSPW.

It possesses good smashing abilities and consistent looping. I think it is the perfect “do-it-all” blade.

If I could complain about something, it’s that it lacks a bit of control, but it’s acceptable. It produces a medium arc when used with Vega X 2.0.