Yinhe Mercury Y-13

Composite/carbon 15 reviews

≈ 90 grams ≈ 1287 Hz

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 — April 2023

Amazing blade for the price! I tried Chinese Tacky, ESN Tensor, Hybrid, and classic European rubbers on it, and all the rubbers suited it well. My current setup is the Big Dipper 4 38 with Uranus Pro medium. For my playing style, hybrid and Chinese rubbers fit a little bit better on the Y-13.

It’s not too stiff or too flexible, and not very fast, but fast enough for my beginner-intermediate level. The ST handle is very comfortable, and I highly recommend the ST for a more BH-style game. I can recommend this blade to beginners and intermediate players who prefer mid-hard to hard rubbers and need good control and speed.

My first blade was the Petr Korbel Japan, and I decided to try a composite blade. I must say that the Y-13 is even more comfortable for me than the Korbel in terms of speed, hardness, stiffness, and possibly control. Best value for money.

#2 — January 2023

I started playing table tennis 5 years ago, and I wasn’t very good at first. I began with a Donic Schildkrot Waldner 900, which was recommended to me. However, I couldn’t play well with it due to the handle being difficult to hold.

Since I didn’t have a large budget, I purchased the Yinhe Mercury Y-13, which had positive reviews and was affordable. I added some Reactor Corbor rubbers and immediately noticed a significant improvement. The combination of this blade and rubber offered excellent control, and my game quickly improved.

However, after a while, I desired a faster playstyle and experimented with various blades and different types (DEF, OFF, ALL, and even the Sanwei TwoFace).

Someone suggested I try playing with long pimples because of my defensive backhand, and I began experimenting with setups from other club members. I loved the way I could control the game by slowing it down and speeding it up when needed. However, blocking became problematic with the Yasaka Goabaio 5 blade I was using.

During a training session, I switched to my ‘old’ Yinhe Y-13 with similar rubbers, and I rediscovered my love for this blade.

For the past 2-3 years, I’ve been using TSP Ventus Soft 2.0 on my forehand and Yinhe Qing 0x on my backhand, and I’m still very satisfied with the setup. In the near future, I might consider using TSP Ventus Speed and reverting to my favorite 0x rubber, the DHS Cloud and Fog III.

I believe this blade is also a great choice for beginners, but only if it’s paired with slow, control-oriented rubbers like the Reactor Corbor.

#3 — October 2022

I came from Sanwei f3 pro. I changed my blade because f3 pro was too hard for me. I needed a flexible blade with less error. I chose this Yinhe y13 out of luck while searching for a good 7 ply all wood blade. It was recommended in one comment here in revspin that it is better than pg7. The reason I chose this one is because it has a fiber glass layer which Donic Diablo Waldner also has. That blade I fell in love with. Sad to say that Waldner Diablo is no longer available in the market place. Thanks to Yinhe for making this one. I will update this comment once I got my yinhe y 13.