Yinhe Mercury Y-13
Blade description:
The Yinhe Mercury Y-13 is a remarkable table tennis blade that blends speed and control in an impressive way, making it a favored choice for players transitioning to composite blades. With a construction of seven plies, including two fiberglass layers sandwiched between limba and ayous wood, this blade offers a solid and stiff feel with minimal vibrations. Its thickness measures at a robust 5.8mm, providing enough mass for powerful strokes while still maintaining a lightweight profile at approximately 85-90 grams.
The Y-13 is characterized by a medium stiffness level (5.8 on a scale of 10) and a hardness rating of 6.4, which contributes to its ability to handle a variety of playing styles. Players have noted its fast offensive capabilities, ranking it in the OFF+ category with a speed rating of 9, allowing for swift attacks and quick reactionary plays. This makes the Y-13 particularly well-suited for two-winged topspin attackers who require both power and precision in their shots. Many users have praised its performance with Chinese-style tacky rubbers, highlighting a unique compatibility that maximizes control while still delivering significant speed.
For those looking for alternatives, the Y-13 stands out against other popular blades like the DHS PG7 and even high-end models from brands like Butterfly and Donic. Players have reported that the Y-13 provides greater speed and consistency compared to these blades, especially when playing mid-to-far table. Its performance makes it an excellent choice not only for intermediate players seeking an upgrade but also for advanced players looking for a reliable secondary blade for various playing conditions.
Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2025
My first blade; it is powerful with a noticeable delay, allowing for precise strikes. Tensor rubbers work well as an overlay.
However, if you use hybrid or sticky rubbers, it becomes very difficult to rotate the brush and move quickly. Therefore, I adjusted it to minimize brush interference. The weight is noticeably shifted towards the blade.
#2 — March 2024
Changing from Yinhe Pro 01 to this. It’s surprisingly good with tons of control. Much better control than 01.
Balls have enough spin & speed to win the points. Very forgiving in looping, especially looping heavy underspin.
Suitable for hard Chinese rubbers since the blade is medium soft but has a large sweet spot & a little vibration enough to get the feeling of the ball.
In short, a steal for 20$ with quality on par with expensive 150-200$ blades…
#3 — March 2024
My 2024 setup combines this Y13 blade (tapered long handle) with 729 Battle II Provincial 38 on the backhand and 729 Battle II Provincial 39 (blue sponge) on the forehand.
UPDATE: After 20 hours of time with this setup, I can say that my initial thoughts were mostly accurate. There is noticeable vibration outside the sweet spot, accompanied by a slight roll-off in power. This seems to reduce the overall size of the sweet spot. Otherwise, shots that are centered are excellent and very crisp. Therefore, even if the sweet spot is not as large as I first thought, the Y13 remains very good value for money and is a very enjoyable blade to use.
ORIGINAL: Some of the other reviewers mentioned this blade is quite hard and lacks feedback. For me, the sweet spot is slightly larger than average, and hitting outside of it has more vibration than my previous setup (729 Bomb Off blade, which is regarded as having very good feedback). This was quite unexpected; however, unlike the 729 Bomb, this doesn’t seem to significantly impact the quality of the shot, so I believe the true sweet spot is larger than it feels. Shots within the sweet spot are very crisp, especially for flicks and drives. For looping, this edge vibration is reduced, making the sweet spot feel larger, but with slightly less feedback. The handle is more comfortable than the 729 Bomb and a number of Stiga blades I’ve used in the past (I’m 6’4", and have big hands). The blade weight is only slightly below average, perfect for these heavier rubbers. I’m very pleased with how this blade is performing, for the price. Its value for money is exceptional.
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