Yasaka Max Wood

All-wood 6 reviews

Blade description:

The Yasaka Max Wood is a 7-ply all-wood blade that offers a perfect balance of speed, control, and consistency. It is crafted with high-quality wood materials, including limba, koto, and kiri, which contribute to its exceptional performance. The blade is designed to suit a wide range of playing styles, making it an excellent choice for both offensive and defensive players.

The Yasaka Max Wood excels in providing great control, allowing players to execute precise shots and maintain excellent accuracy. This makes it an ideal blade for players who prioritize control and consistency in their game. Additionally, the blade's speed rating of 93 ensures that players can generate ample power and produce fast-paced shots when needed. The blade's stiffness rating of 6.3 and hardness rating of 7 indicate that it is moderately stiff and hard, providing a good balance between power and control.

Based on forum reviews, players have praised the Yasaka Max Wood for its exceptional feel and touch. Many users have noted that the blade offers excellent feedback, allowing them to have a better understanding of the ball's trajectory and spin. Reviewers have also highlighted the blade's consistency, stating that it performs consistently across different playing conditions and styles.

Overall, the Yasaka Max Wood is a highly versatile and well-rounded blade that is suitable for players of various skill levels and playing styles. With its combination of speed, control, and consistency, it offers players the ability to excel in both offensive and defensive play. Its high-quality construction and exceptional feel make it a popular choice among table tennis enthusiasts.

Recent Reviews

#1 — May 2020

For a 7-ply wood blade, this one is on the stiffer and harder side. As a result, it has a reputation for being somewhat heavy. Mine is the CPEN version which weighs 103g, which was the lightest one available at the retailer (had 5 to choose from).

Yes, it is powerful and with enough feedback retained. The hardness allows it to perform speedily and powerfully, even with softer rubber like Rakza 9. In my hands, it played more like a JPen blade and seemed more suited to a traditional penhold backhand.

Somehow, I think this blade fits Yoshida Kaii more than his own blade. It might not be the best idea for modern penholders, as the exceptionally heavy weight hinders backhand forehand transition.

#2 — June 2017

Maybe the best all-wood blade on the market.

#3 — January 2016

One of the best non-carbon blades in the market, it is very balanced, controllable, and fast. It has a very good feel and nice touch, working great with most kinds of rubbers.

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