Yasaka Mark V Special Edition

I use this with a flared handle and the Stiga Airoc S 1.9mm on both sides. It works very well and surprised me with the speed you can achieve even with softer pads. The control was as you would expect, using a soft sponge. I am not too concerned with the weight regarding speed, as it was easy to defend against smashes and surprisingly good at fast, aggressive loops.

I purchased two of these blades, and they are very different in speed. The first one was quite good in terms of speed (pretty fast), but the second one was like all blade and seriously lacking speed. Also, the surface of the blade was very rough. After I took out the rubber, I saw some fiber coming out. I liked the first one though.

This is a looper’s blade, especially for mid-distance play. It lacks a bit of power away from the table. The straight handle is too small. It’s a decent blade but nothing special.