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The Yinhe 988 is a 7-ply carbon blade renowned for its exceptional speed, control, and consistency. Carved from premium-grade materials and meticulously crafted with carbon fiber layers, this blade is a true marvel of engineering, designed to elevate your table tennis game to new heights.
With an overall rating of 9.1 out of 10, the Yinhe 988 stands as a testament to its superb performance. Its speed rating of 10 makes it an ideal choice for aggressive players seeking lightning-fast shots and powerful smashes, while its control rating of 7 ensures precise ball placement and unwavering accuracy. This well-balanced combination of speed and control allows players to execute a wide range of shots with confidence and finesse.
The Yinhe 988 boasts a stiffness rating of 6.1 and a hardness rating of 7.2, striking a perfect balance between flexibility and rigidity. This carefully calibrated composition provides exceptional touch and feel, enabling players to impart intricate spin and generate deceptive angles. The blade's consistency rating of 9.5 is a testament to its unwavering performance, delivering consistent power and control with every stroke.
Weighing in at 86 grams, the Yinhe 988 offers a comfortable feel in the hand, promoting effortless maneuverability and quick reflexes. Its 7mm thickness contributes to its overall stability and power, providing a solid foundation for both offensive and defensive play.
Forum reviews overwhelmingly praise the Yinhe 988 for its exceptional performance. Players of all skill levels have lauded its speed, control, and consistency, attributing their improved gameplay and tournament successes to this remarkable blade. Its versatility has made it a popular choice among all-around players, pen-holders, and shakehand players alike.
In conclusion, the Yinhe 988 is an extraordinary table tennis blade that seamlessly blends speed, control, and consistency. Its carbon fiber construction, meticulous craftsmanship, and balanced characteristics make it a formidable weapon in the hands of any player seeking to dominate the table. Whether you're an aspiring beginner or a seasoned pro, the Yinhe 988 is sure to elevate your game and unlock your true potential.
It’s a cheap blade, and considering its price, it’s quite good if you like harder blades like this one. I’ve used it with Yinhe Mercury 2 and Loki RXTON 1. These are pretty slow rubbers, and I felt that. This composition wasn’t particularly fast for me, and I’d use ESN rubber on the backhand (yes, it has a backhand side).
If you like J pen, it’s okay considering the price.
Okay, I recently purchased this blade and used it (one side, of course) with a Dawei 388a-4 (Hard+Tacky). After about a week of training, I’m able to deal heavy attacks to my opponents. Its smaller, rectangular board means it has stronger power and speed. I can now 3rd ball attack very well and have managed to beat Defenders 4-1 that I used to beat 4-3 or lose to 3-4.
For beginners, I do not recommend this paddle. You will not develop a good feeling for the blade and ball if you use this as your first paddle. However, if you are an offensive Japanese penhold player and you feel your paddle is slow or needs more speed, I would recommend it. But beware of its “self-kill” power—if you smash too hard against a lightning-reaction player, you will be killed if you act slower than them. They will block, and I have a hard time dealing with them, although I win.
For consistency, you need to develop good contact points. This means not missing your ball more than 2 inches for good consistency. (But, really, who misses that much?) For people who say the consistency is not always identical, please train more.
If you like control, do not buy this paddle. It will mess you up. I guarantee you, the control is just too decent. This means placement is very good, but you can only control a fast game—this paddle is not good for a slow game. Passive blocks are solid with this blade and fast ball, and if you can drive well, this paddle can overwhelm your opponent. I cannot say that this paddle is for all-around players, but I can say that it’s very suitable for “power” players and “speed” players.
With 729 Cross, it is a very slow bat. However, put better rubbers on it and don’t worry about control.
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