Yinhe Pro 01

The top ply is Koto, not Limba. It offers good dwell time, giving you the feeling that the ball is guided longer in every stroke, except when looping heavy underspin. The speed seems like OFF- to me, fast enough with precise control and ball placement. You’ll get the best results with this blade by shortening your strokes and brushing the ball more. Heavy/long arm movements often lead to the ball jumping over the table.

Bounce Test

I have only performed a bounce test on this blade and have not yet used it in a game or during drills.

After playing with this blade for an hour, I can say that it is very similar to the Viscaria blade. The Big Dipper rubber works well with this blade, and it is significantly more bouncy than my previous blades, the Fang Bo and Y13. I prefer the feel of this blade, which is very similar to the Viscaria but slightly softer. I am excited to use this blade more extensively and provide a more comprehensive review.

Forehand

I am currently using Yinhe Big Dipper rubber on my forehand, but I am considering switching to Battle 2 rubber if the Big Dipper does not suit my playing style.

Backhand

I am using my holy grail backhand rubber, Butterfly Rozena, on my backhand.

One of the best blades from Yinhe’s product line, this blade offers good speed with decent control. It is very comfortable for executing fast top spins. Backhand flat hits are very easy and powerful. Overall, it is a nice blade with a reasonable price point.

I purchased this blade after trying my friend’s Viscaria, as it is a Viscaria clone. I compared these two blades with similar rubbers: Viscaria with Battle II Provincial on the forehand and Donic Acuda S1 Turbo on the backhand, while the Pro01 had BigDipper II on the forehand and Yasaka Rakza 7 on the backhand. The overall characteristics were very similar.

The Yinhe Pro01 is heavier, less flexible, has less feeling, and offers more speed than the Viscaria. While the Viscaria is rated as Off-, the Pro01 is considered a strong Off. All offensive shots are effortless, and blocking is also very good. Close to the table, skill is required as it’s easy to hit the ball over the table. However, in the mid and far distance, the Pro01 performs exceptionally well, providing enough power for high-quality shots.

For my level and style of play, the original Viscaria is a better fit as the Pro01 is too fast. I later discovered another Yinhe blade with a similar wood composition, the only difference being the addition of ALC next to the core. This blade, the 970XXA, provides what I was looking for. It has the same feel as the Viscaria or Pro01 but with an added margin of error tolerance.

In my opinion, the Yinhe Pro01 is an excellent blade for a reasonable price, but it’s only suitable for skilled players due to its speed.

I have been using this blade with Andro Hexer Powergrip on my forehand and Mercury 3 Euro on my backhand for the past two months. I am surprised to see that Liu Dingshuo used the same blade in a recent tournament, the China National Games.

I really like YinHe blades, so I had to try this one out. Mine is 94 g heavy, and the tempo is OFF-/OFF. The blade is a very reliable looping blade, suited for an aggressive attack game.

Distance is not a problem; the blade has enough power for close and mid-distance. Far away from the table, it is decent, but not a rocket like a ZLC blade. Due to the slight flex, the throw angle is high, and the control is decent.

Flat hits are a bit harder; they require a bit longer movement to ensure good contact. Dropshots are good. Also, this blade has a butterfly head shape, not a YinHe head shape.

I would recommend this blade to any intermediate or better player who can consistently loop and loop-drive. Is this a Viscaria or a ZJK ALC? Well, it’s very close, and all I can say is that this is a very good blade. If you like Viscaria-type blades, give this one a try; you won’t be disappointed. (I have tested with Bluefire M1 on both sides).

I really like this blade. The overall construction is quite high quality, much better than similarly priced DHS blades. The handle is also larger compared to DHS blades and is comfortable for me. In terms of speed and stiffness, it is a touch slower and softer than the Viscaria blade.

Review text:

The blade is slightly stiffer than the Viscaria (2023 “X” serial), but the blade balance and weight distribution feel significantly different from the Viscaria. When using Rakza7/7soft BH rubbers, the Viscaria feels like the grip is the center of gravity, with a total rubber weight of 90 grams.

The Pro01 is slightly heavier than the Viscaria according to scale measurements (Viscaria: 93 grams; Pro01: 95 grams). The handle is also thicker than the Viscaria’s, which can be somewhat obstructive for the blade wing in my grip. Despite these differences, the Pro01 is an excellent blade for All+ to Off- playstyles. It has a large sweetspot, and the ball feeling is somewhat similar to the Viscaria’s.

The Pro01 offers great value for money if you are looking for an affordable alternative to the Viscaria.

This blade is quite amazing, especially when compared to others I have tried. This is my second ALC blade; previously, I used an offensive 5-ply wood from the Donic Burn Series.

The control of this blade is exceptional, and the speed is adequate. I would say it offers better control and is slightly slower than the Burn Offensive. I cannot yet compare it to a Vicaria, as I have not had the opportunity to try one.

My only adjustment is to the sound it makes. Additionally, the handle is quite large and may not be comfortable for individuals with smaller hands. However, the advantages of this blade far outweigh the minor drawbacks, and I am extremely pleased with it.

Indeed, the top ply of a Viscaria clone is Koto, not Limba. Limba is softer than Koto.

I may say that the Pro 01 is the best inexpensive blade I’ve ever owned. It offers better control than the Viscaria and has a slightly longer dwell time in comparison.

I thoroughly enjoyed playing with my Pro 01 and it will become my main blade, while my Viscaria blades will take a backseat. It’s a must-try.

This blade pairs exceptionally well with any short pimple rubber due to its limba wood construction. I can execute effective knuckle balls using TSP Superspinpip Chop 2 1.30mm against heavy topspin balls. Additionally, I can effortlessly perform forehand slow and fast loop underspin balls using Gewo Nexxus EL Pro Hard 50. During strokes, I experience an excellent ball holding sensation. This blade excels in executing fast attacks near the table. I highly recommend it to intermediate and novice players. Consider it a suitable alternative to the Viscaria ALC blade.