Yasaka Sweden Classic

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.