Yasaka Reinforce LT

This is the best blade I’ve tried in a long time. I used to buy Nittaku blades for their quality, but this blade is just as good, if not better!

After testing about 10 blades during a year, I chose this one. It is wonderful to look at and plays very evenly. When you need speed, you get it easily, and when you need control, it has plenty. It is also a good blade for spin. It has the spin, it has the control, and it has me…for a long time. It is a real 10-point blade!

I am currently using the blade with MX-P 50 for both my backhand (BH) and forehand (FH). I find that the consistency is pretty good. The BH and FH loops are also fine, although I feel that the spin isn’t as effective as I would like it to be. Overall, it has been a game changer for me.

This blade is a high-end offering that would easily cost around $800 if it had been produced by Butterfly, a well-known brand in the table tennis industry. It is undoubtedly one of the top ten blades of all time, and its exceptional qualities make it a formidable choice for advanced players seeking maximum performance.

However, it’s important to note that the blade’s high price point may not be suitable for all players. Those on a budget may want to consider more affordable options that still offer excellent performance.

Overall, this blade is a top-notch choice for advanced players who demand the best and are willing to invest in their equipment. Its exceptional combination of power, control, and feel make it a standout performer that can help you elevate your game to the next level.

Review text:

An innerforce type blade, similar to Victas Fire Fall FC (5 wood plies and 2 fleece carbon plies next to the core layer), offers maddening control and suits any kind of rubber. Japanese, tacky Chinese, or tensor rubbers work well, but faster and harder rubbers perform better than soft-sponged rubbers.

The overall speed of the racket is relatively slow for a carbon blade, but it possesses more than enough power for loop-kills in the higher gears. Despite the harder outer layer, it is not particularly stiff, potentially due to treated limba.

The blade works exceptionally well with the Yasaka Rakza series and the Dragon series. Highly recommended.

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Nice dwell time, able to generate lots of spin & arc. Drives/blocks are comfortable, looping backspin balls is a breeze.

Previously, I used Andro Gauzy SL, which is very hard & stiff with Sanwei Gear Hyper on FH and Rigan Spin on BH. Compared to the Gauzy, Reinforce LT with the same rubbers feels way more comfortable, more consistent, and generates way more spin (at the cost of speed, of course).

Overall, a beautiful blade for the price. If you like consistent spin/loop gameplay, then this blade is for you.

Very good blade. Light and fast, it has a decent grip, even for my European hands. It is right in the middle for my offensive playing style: not too fast, but adequately quick; not too hard, but decently stiff for flat hitting and flexible enough for looping.

I had quite a few blades on my table for the next season: Tibhar Dynamic JC, Sanwei Super 75, Sanwei 75 Inner, Hurricane Long 3, Ma Long Five, Donic Waldner Senso Ultra Carbon… but in the end, the Reinforce LT stood out from the rest. It is very good at everything, including price.