Yasaka Sweden Classic

It is a good all-around blade. It has good control and speed.

It is not the fastest blade, but you can get a lot of power. I think it is good with Mark V and Rakza 7.

It is good for players who want to have a solid technique.

Excellent control on this blade. Very light.

Nice blade for a beginner kid.

I bought it instead of Stiga Allround Classic (it was out of stock at that moment). What to say about this blade? Stiga ARC is way much better, but it is also more expensive. This blade has a nice feel, is good for amateur players starting from slow rubbers like Sinus and going to MX-P, MX-S, or faster tensors. I am more of a feel > speed player, so with a fast rubber, this blade is quite enjoyable. It also suits playing modern defense with a long pimple. I tried it with a forehand Tibhar Sinus and Butterfly Feint Long II, and I got a really good combination for modern defense.

Good blade for beginners and all-around players.

Good choice for beginner

Good classic versatile blade that will let you play just about any type of shots with good control and good speed. Can’t go wrong with this if you’re not sure what you want yet.

Good control.

Easy to handle for a beginner or intermediate player, gives clear feedback, with a more damped feel than the comparable Donic Appelgren Allplay. Chops and other backspin balls can be placed with much feeling. Somewhat small flared handle makes flicking easy but doesn’t give much to hold on to for bigger hands. Fit/finish is great.

I bought this blade after all the great reviews here. Can’t be more satisfied. Gave me a lot of confidence to execute many variations of shots & spin.

BH side: “Yasaka Rakza 7” Max Thickness

FH side: “Andro Rasanter R45” Max Thickness

Просто хорошая и недорогая основа для любителей настольного тенниса.

The blade suits very technical all-around players. It facilitates a slow yet high-rotation style of gameplay. It’s also a good option for young players just starting out. However, for most others, it might prove too slow, soft, and flexible, and may cause problems with acceleration.

Отличная доска для начинающих.

Для начинающих я лучше, чем это, не знаю.

The ball feeling is gorgeous. Flexible and soft blade. The flexibility increases the catapult effect; therefore, it gives you some speed. You will get enough speed with rubbers like Rasanter R47. The only downside is the block, as it is flexible and soft. You need to make blocks by pressing hard. The straight handle is very comfortable, also not thin, and fits in hand.

This racket is a good choice for being a hard bat.

Great blade, especially for beginners and also intermediate players. Before I used BF Innerforce layer ALC and it was too fast. This one is great. Also great price.

The ball feeling with Yasaka blades is unmatched. This blade is perfect for beginners with a defense/all-round mindset. Chops are very good, blocks are amazing, but it’s also good for learning any other stroke. Highly recommended.

Lemn original, recomand.

The blade is good for beginners.

Отличная основа для игроков различного уровня.

Makes excellent loop spin. Has great control for returning spinny serves. Also great for blocking loops. It is not a fast blade, but that is why I got it. With a semi-fast rubber, it is quite acceptable.

This is a great blade for an all range. Great for topspin close to the table. It gives a lot of confidence and you can make a full stroke.

I like the vibrations of this blade, a lot, and the feedback that you receive when you hit the ball. If you hit it right, the ball goes wherever you want, and if you hit it wrong or without power, you’ll notice immediately, so it is great for developing your technique. It is less forgiving than a carbon blade; the handle is really comfortable (maybe needs some sanding). It is a lightweight blade. The only thing that causes me some trouble is blocking, because it is a flexible blade. It is hard to block powerful shots consistently, just needs more training. In short, recommended!

PS: When you compare this one with other blades of the same cost, the quality is remarkable!

This is a very well-made blade that allows you to play more consciously of your strokes, as it provides dwell time and feedback, without being overly slow. Good for figuring out technique errors.

Достаточно контрольное для такого игрока, как я. То есть можно достаточно сильно вложиться в удар, и получается быстро и контрольно. Как глупо, что раньше я использовал OFF. Хотя уровень у меня кандидата в мастера спорта, с ALL-ракеткой я чувствую себя намного увереннее. Совет: кому за 30 лет и стаж менее 5 лет — смело можете использовать ракетки из серии ALL.

Bought this as my first custom racket together with 2x musa 3 rubbers, and it feels amazing to me. I am able to feel the ball much better, which really helps learn the techniques faster and place the ball more precisely. The feeling I sometimes get from this when I hit a really good forehand loop is so crazy addictive (hopefully I will improve so every loop is like this).

This blade is the best blade for chopping and counter attacking. Very control and very good feeling. I’ve got Friendship 755 on the backhand and Xiom Sigma Europe on the forehand. Very nice design and very affordable blade.

Хорошее основание, отличное сочетание контроля и скорости. Подойдёт для универсальной игры. Очень привлекательная цена.

Great feel without excessive vibration or the pongy feel you get with most allround woods. Perfectly sized handle, not too thin. The wings are pretty sharp, but can be sanded down easily.

Head size normal 157×150, good grip (w/o over-grip), and comfortable handle (ST) even for large hands. Weight 86gr. Recommend it for beginners—I bought it for a work colleague, and he is very happy with it. Paired with 2 mercurry II rubbers and tried it a little before giving it to him. Quite pleased myself with the combo. A very honest ALL blade!

I played the old model from my friend, and this is the new model. It feels more like OFF-, not ALL, as other people’s opinions [state]. It also depends on what rubbers are used on it. T05 and T08 are stiff on this blade, while Mark V is a little soft. Anyway, I was looking for an all-round blade, but this is not the one. In my impression, my friend’s old model plus the Donic bluefire M1 is a great match, and let me believe that the old one might be better for me.

I love the Sweden Classic. It’s slow with outstanding control. Loops are spinny and can be fast if you use your body and make the right contact. But you also get great placement and a lot of safety on blocks. If you want the real all-wood feel and can generate your own pace, then this is a great blade to choose. I prefer them to similar Donic or Stiga allround blades on both playing characteristics and price.

These Yasaka blades also have a rectangular ST handle shape that I really like.

And for less than $30, the value is amazing. Workmanship is perfect.

Very good blade for beginners and players with little experience. It offers excellent control, but it is slower. The anatomic handle provides a comfortable grip.

I glued this blade together with DHS G666 on the forehand and Friendship 729 FX on the backhand. The combo is a bit slow on the backhand but gives perfect control and spin. Highly recommended for beginners who look for an Allround blade.

Good blade.

Основание хорошее, удобное, но по скорости слабовато. Для тех, кто играл OFF, будет медленное.

Firstly, it has very good control, easy to land ball on table. Short touches are quite easy, overall all strokes are fine. Only it lacks speed for offensive game. It may be okay for spin two steps away from the table, but it is a bit hard to open backspin, or counter spin rally. I rate this blade as ALL, it can be used for defense and training for newbies, but not further more.

However, build quality is nice. I recommend this blade for players who want more control from OFF- blades.

I am an offensive player, and this paddle has enough speed for me. Will be trying Revspin on it soon.

I am already playing with the YSC New which I bought from tabletennis11.com, and I really like it. I will certainly buy again from this shop.

One of the best blades for beginner players who begin with Chinese rubber. It is very easy for looping from close and mid-distance from the table. The AN handle is very comfortable, especially for those with small hands. The blade provides good feedback.

Size: 151×156mm, Thickness: 5mm. The outer veneer seems to be limba, but I cannot be sure about that with my limited knowledge about wood.

The blade is an excellent choice for all-around players. Looping is effortless, and blocking is solid. It’s well-suited for beginners to intermediate players (up to 2200 rating). It effectively executes various shots within a short distance. Paired with fast rubber, it offers an exceptional combination.

The only drawback is the difficulty in looping from beyond 20 feet behind the table. While a loop drive is possible, a Power Drive lacks sufficient speed.

Played with the new version from table tennis 11.

Great blade which allows for high spin and control but doesn’t lack speed if used with 2.0 or thicker rubbers.

Great for blocking and precision play but if you want an upgrade in speed I suggest Yasaka Sweden Extra because it is slightly stiffer so it is more directional.

Overall great blade for all plus to off minus players and works well with new plastic ball.

Good choice for a beginner.

One of the best all-around blades available, the Yasaka Sweden Extra is ideal for a wide range of players, from beginners to experienced control/defensive players. With a large ST grip, it offers a comfortable hold. While it lacks some power away from the table, this blade can become offensive with tensors with fine touch. It also makes a great pips/inverted combination for close-to-table play. The excellent build quality ensures durability and playability. It excels in looping close to mid-distance from the table.

The ST version has a great fat feel that balances heavier rubber sheets like Tenergys. After sealing the blade twice and using a glue effect rubber, it unlocks multiple gears for different players. With T05, it produces great spin and good speed, while with classic rubber, it’s slower and requires good stroke technique to produce power. The power-to-control ratio is exceptional, depending on the rubber selection.

Overall, this versatile blade is suitable for both beginners and advanced players. Some may consider it slow, but with the right rubber combination, it can provide impressive speed. It’s not strictly a defensive blade, but with appropriate rubber, it can fulfill that role effectively. The outer layer ply wood selection may affect its performance with OX pips out.

This blade is, as its name suggests, a classic blade that gives balanced control, spin, and power. Recommended for players who want to develop more kinds of skills.

This is a great blade at a great price. Very good control with lots of dwell.

Great feel on the ball, great for traditional rubbers. Great for practicing loops.

Really good in ST for twiddling with a heavier rubber and light long pips, the balance is just perfect for that. Very controllable.

Great blade. Everything written above is totally confirmed.

The handle (I have anatomic) makes wrist movements more effective. Those who have huge hands may not appreciate it.

Great blade for all-rounder (rather all-)!

Great all-round blade. Soft and flexible, this blade allows you to play any style you want. Its regular size makes it slightly less effective for classical defense, but it still performs very well. I have tested it with various rubbers:

1. Donic Baracuda: excellent spin with superb touch. It worked well close to the table but lacked power from mid-distance.

2. Tenergy 05: an excellent match. It offered great feel and speed (even in mid-distance - not explosive power but still capable of scoring points).

3. Globe 999 Nat: slow and unresponsive without speed glue, but performs very well with it (good speed - similar to Baracuda, excellent spin, high throw). I believe this could work as a forehand rubber for long pimple players.

4. Palio Thor’s: good close to the table but lacked speed in mid-distance. Thor’s is an effective rubber but requires an offensive blade for successful attacks.

Very nice with a fast medium-hard rubber like Tenergy 05/Vega Pro.

The best overall blade ever. I’ve been playing for several decades and always come back to this one. It’s a pure art.

I use this blade with Andro Hexer 1.9 on the FH and Donic Akkadi L2 (0.5) on BH. The blade provides super control and super dwell time on FH loops. The soft feel of the blade allows you to create enormous spin on slow loops. It is light and the control is just amazing.

I have previously played with Andro’s ALL blade (Kinetic Supreme ALL). This blade has a softer touch and is lighter and cheaper. For me, it is great for all-round and defense play.

Outstanding all-round blade in the all+ class. Great build quality. Straight handle is very comfortable and large in feel. Great for controlled looping and the near-table short game. Lacks power away from the table. I would highly recommend this blade or the BTY Primorac as a first custom racket for beginners or players who love control.

A slow and very flexible blade, slower than the Stiga allround classic, gives good feedback and exceptional control.

It has very good construction with smooth edges and attention to detail, despite its low price.

The anatomic handle is relatively thin, but still comfortable.

Overall a great blade for beginners and players who value control and ball placement, while having the potential for huge spin generation with appropriate rubbers.