Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon

This was my first custom made racket with Donic Barracuda (don’t remember the sponge thickness) on both sides. I came from a crappy Kinson premade bat. It was so much heavier but easy to get used to after a week or two.

I actually learned how to lift backspin on both FH and BH on this blade. It’s great for beginners, but I would recommend an Evolution MXP for FH instead of a Barracuda (you’ll see why when you play). But Barracuda on BH is great.

I also heard Sriver on both sides was recommended, but I’m not sure because I haven’t tried that. However, Sriver is a good transition into the “real” Tenergy and Dignics rubbers that I’m using now, so both combos are fine.

More about the blade: You HAVE to apply a protective tape around the blade edge because the side wood is quite fragile.

Mine is 81 grams, and this is my second YMLC blade. This blade was specially selected for me because I prefer light blades with a neutral balance, and this blade meets my expectations.

I pared it with Rasante 47 FH and 42 on BH. I got good control. It was easy to spin, block, and chop with stability. I have used this blade for 6 months. It’s a great blade, but the grip is a bit too thin for me.

I’m using a Cpen ML Carbon with short pips and inverted in the BH. This blade is very thin and light, making it quick and easy to switch from FH to BH. However, it’s not so fast; you must make a full swing to play to its full potential. Control is excellent; it’s very controllable on short play and also in blocks. The large sweet spot provides an excellent feeling on topspins. This blade is made of Limba outer ply, followed by Ayous, soft carbon, and Ayous core. Such a construction requires a full swing because Limba and Ayous “hold” the ball (longer dwell). I would say ML Carbon is an allround-offensive blade for the player with a controlled attacking style, very much like Donic Waldner Senso Carbon.

Paired with black Rakza 9 on FH and red Rakza 7 soft on BH, it is a good blade. It is fast enough, and its control is good because of its large sweet spot.

For balance, you may need to consider the weight of the rubber you choose due to the thin and light nature of the blade.

Overall, it is a good blade for you to experience some carbon feels paired with tensor rubbers.

I believe I am the only one who dislikes this blade. It is excessively light and thin, and the grip is unsatisfactory. Moreover, significant strength is required to prevent it from vibrating.

This blade is excellent, offering both exceptional speed and remarkable control. I’ve paired it with Donic Coppa on the forehand, resulting in highly spinny topspins. However, the speed is slightly reduced due to using only a single layer of glue on the blade. Notably, I acquired this blade at a very reasonable price of 27 euros (approximately $30), making it an excellent value.

Very good blade with good control. It allows for easy topspin shots, unlike my previous blade. DHS POWER.G2 is very fast. I use DHS Hurricane 2 on the forehand and DHS Skyline 2 on the backhand. It’s a very good combination.

Nice blade for all-round play. Loops are good. I use JOOLA Express II on the backhand and Coppa on the forehand. Overall, it is good for players transforming from intermediate play to serious play.

Fast, thin, and reliable, this blade is great for smashing. It’s also light and allows you to really feel the ball.

This is a very good blade. It has good control, good speed, and is very manageable. Additionally, it is very cheap for its kind. I got it for only $59.

Nice and light. Excellent value for money. A slight hollow sound and vibration with the standard Yasaka New Era’s, but I found it very nice when I replaced the forehand side with a 2.0mm Mark V. I have actually ordered another one for experimenting, because for the money, you can’t go wrong. More blades mean more rubbers, MMM Rubbers :).

Good speed with great control and feeling.

This blade offers a great balance of affordability and quality. Despite featuring two carbon layers, it does require significant effort to generate reasonable loop speed. The hollow sensation and vibration contribute to enhanced control, but they can diminish the feel of the ball.

This blade is not well-suited for use with thick rubbers. In fact, it is quite particular about the rubbers used. Tensor rubbers may be more suitable as they provide better feel on the blade.

It’s important to note that the power of this blade is not linear when paired with soft or thick rubbers. Touch shots may become too fast due to the rubber’s properties, while looping and smashing may feel sluggish as the blade becomes softer when compressed through the rubber.

Finding suitable rubbers for this blade is crucial to optimize its performance. Some adjustments to the blade may also be necessary to achieve the desired feel and playability.

Not a fan of the blade that I received. I found it was very hard to get good dwell time compared to other blades, no matter the type of rubber. However, I did find that it worked well with short pips or a hitting playstyle.

Guess this blade is underrated. I have tested over 300 blades. The Ma Lin Carbon is a very good blade for me as an elder mid-class player. It is very controlled and spinny with Fastarc G-1, and for me, it is fast enough when necessary. It is also very forgiving and fits well for ALL- play. Give it a try.