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.