Yasaka Gatien Extra 3D

All-wood

5 Reviews

#1 — February 2016

I think the speed rating is around 8.6, similar to the Donic Waldner Ultra Carbon Senso. The blade has great flex. However, I did not like the blade much. I am only writing this review to state that the blade is faster than rated here. It is possible that the blade I played with was faster than average, but I cannot say for sure.

#2 — November 2011

Wonderful blade. I use it with Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft on both sides. It’s wonderful for placing shots with pinpoint accuracy. The blade is also great for blocks and wonderful for the short game.

#3 — January 2010

One of the best blades I have played with. It offers an excellent feel, making it great for touch play close to the net. The blade is also devastating on attack.

#4 — November 2008

Very flexible blade, almost too flexible.

I tried it with soft rubbers (Juic Driva Smash Ultima) and it was almost unplayable, too slow and mushy. I guess harder rubbers should be used with it.

The construction is nice and I found the flare handle pretty comfortable.

#5 — June 2008

I’ve had this blade for a while now, and it doesn’t seem to excel at anything specific. The construction is of good quality, but the handle could be larger. I’ve tried a variety of rubbers on this blade, including Yasaka Mark V, Rapid, and Juic Elite Ultima, but the speed remains rather slow.

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