Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Special

All-wood 2 reviews

Blade description:

The Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Special table tennis blade is a high-performance blade designed for professional and advanced players. It offers a perfect combination of speed, control, stiffness, and hardness, making it an excellent choice for players seeking all-around performance.

With a speed rating of 9.1 and a control rating of 9.1, the blade provides an exceptional balance between power and precision. It enables players to generate fast, powerful shots while maintaining control over their strokes. The blade's stiffness rating of 4.8 and hardness rating of 5.5 contribute to its excellent responsiveness and feedback, allowing players to feel the ball and adjust their strokes accordingly.

One of the key features of the Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Special blade is its consistency. Rated 10 out of 10, it delivers consistent performance, shot after shot. Players can rely on the blade to perform as expected, even under pressure. This consistency is crucial for maintaining a high level of play and executing shots with confidence.

Overall, the Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Special blade is a top-quality blade that combines speed, control, stiffness, and hardness to provide exceptional performance. Its high ratings in all categories and positive feedback from forum reviews make it a standout choice for players seeking a high-end blade that can elevate their game. The blade's weight of 90 grams ensures optimal balance and handling, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

Recent Reviews

#1 — December 2018

My first 7ply wood blade. Solid feel with nice build quality. Speedy blade but controllable. I paired it with Rakza 7 on the backhand (BH), which I found best for my BH: topspin, block counter, and decent chop as well. On the forehand (FH) I used Palio AK47 with a red sponge. It’s a nice combo. I love the wooden feel of it. Although it’s slightly head-heavy, it actually helped improve my stroke. Push and touch play were nice and manageable. Overall, it’s an awesome blade.

#2 — Long Time Ago...

Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Special has a great feeling, more suited for players who like to control the game and the speed of the ball. It excels with blocking and returns. However, maybe due to wood composition and at 7 ply, the attacking, rather than the defensive control game can leave you open.

The arc produced on the ball during controlled attacking play is quite high and the sweet spot is very powerful. Therefore, playing with Yasaka Ma-Lin Extra Special at medium range from the table is excellent. There are no problems with control.

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