Yinhe Pro 01

Coming from ishlion TAMCA ULC… Playing with the blade felt like cardboard, a hollow feel, and the sound was also hollow.

It doesn’t lack in speed or rebound, but there’s something missing.

I tried ZJK ALC; the Pro 01 has the same genetics but with much more hollowness.

I think it is because of the thin core. The layer after the core looks a bit thick, and I am pretty sure that layer is soft.

Though my blade is 92g, it doesn’t at all feel as heavy.

So I think this blade is good for those who play with fast agility close to the table.

The biggest problem for me is that the handle is way too small at the neck, making my hand grip unstable; I had to put a rubber grip around it.

FH: Big Dipper V H.40
BH: Moon 12 Blue H-

Compared to FZD ALC, I think this blade is not even close to Viscaria. It is too stiff. I paired it with 09c FH and BH. There is no vibration feedback that I can feel, and I also cannot generate enough spin on the ball. The ball just bounces when it touches the rubber, with very little dwell time. It is just not worth it.

Easy to use. Good control; blocks are almost automatic. Speed is also great. Definitely a must-try. Considering the price, it is one of the best fast blades out there IMO.

Mine is 90 grams. The build quality is very good. Some sharp edges, as usually with Chinese blades, that need to be sanded off a bit. The top layer seems fine, but I had the urge to lacquer it, so I did so. The handle is quite thick and convenient.

Comparing to Viscaria: it doesn’t quite feel like Viscaria. The latter has a different weight distribution, feels thinner, has more feeling. Pro 01 is duller, thicker, a bit faster, feels lighter for some reason despite the heavier actual weight, has more control and more controllable arc (for me). Yet, the overall feeling is that they play rather similarly)) Arc, rotation, length, hard contact with the ball…

How it plays: it drives well, smashes well, punches well — unlike quite many Innerforce blades I’ve tried; spins and flicks well; great directional control; excellent control in the short game; manageable arc length, which allows playing both close to the table without overshooting and from mid-distance (I don’t quite play from too afar, so I can’t comment on this); good power.

The only aspect I haven’t figured out is backhand strokes — I feel I need to have longer strokes and explicitly rotate the wrist inward. This is probably due to the rubbers I’ve used on BH (Bloom Power 45, Big Dipper 38, Volant Phoenix 39, all being rather FH rubbers). Nonetheless, I’ve had better impressions when playing backhand with other blades using more or less the same types of rubbers.

I also feel Pro 01 wouldn’t play too well with very hard Chinese rubbers (unlike, say, Stiga Long 5), as if it’s harder to get to the sponge of unboosted H3 Neo 41, for instance.

Final thoughts: excellent blade regardless of the price. My go-to blade for tournaments because of excellent control, ability to play against slow and “empty” balls thrown at me at my level, and ability to play close to the table. I feel I’ve given some other blades more compliments, but ended up using this one due to it being more universal for different situations overall.

Very good blade, but too fast for me. If you struggle with its speed, slap Rakza Z on the FH and Xiom Vega Europe on the BH, and you can play with this blade as a beginner; it has good control then and good feeling. Blocks are fast and direct. Topspins very well. Quality is awesome, and the handle is silky smooth and fits in the hand really well. I got nothing bad to say about it other than that it is not for me personally.

A lot of value for its price. Definitely very fast. You should be fast too. Spin isn’t hard to be done. Throw angle is low-middle. Blocks are exceptionally fast and unexpected for opponents. And it provokes you to attack every time!

I own a Butterfly Tiago Apolonia ZLC, and I bought this Yinhe pro 01 blade around a year ago as well, just being curious to see if it’s worth playing with it. In the beginning, I was a little skeptical because of the sounds it makes when hitting the ball. I’ve used DHS HURRICANE NEO 3 41° on FH, and DHS HURRICANE NEO 3 39° on BH. It was very fast, so I changed the rubbers with Yinhe Mercury 2 Soft Max thickness on both sides, and since then, my Yinhe pro 01 became a beauty to play with. Now I have both the speed and also very good control and block with this blade. Keep in mind that Yinhe Mercury 2 Soft Max thickness is around 10 € each. Very cheap, but very tacky and very good to control. You just need to learn the correct techniques, and you’ll be very happy with this bat. Since I bought the Yinhe pro 01, I stopped playing with the Butterfly Tiago Apolonia ZLC, which is indeed a very good blade too, but really fast and hard to control. I play intermediate level.

Hi. I own a Butterfly Tiago Apolonia ZLC and I just bought around a year ago also this Yinhe pro 01 blade, being just curious to see if it’s worth playing with it. In the beginning, I was a little skeptical because of the sounds it makes when hitting the ball. I’ve used DHS HURRICANE NEO 3 41° on FH, and DHS HURRICANE NEO 3 39° on BH. It was very fast, so I changed the rubbers with Yinhe Mercury 2 Soft Max thickness on both sides, and since then, my Yinhe pro 01 became a beauty to play with. Now I have both the speed and also very good control and block with this blade. Keep in mind that Yinhe Mercury 2 Soft Max thickness is around 10 € each. Very cheap, but very tacky and very good to control it. You just need to learn the correct techniques, and you’ll be very happy with this bat. Since I bought the Yinhe pro 01, I stopped playing with the Butterfly Tiago Apolonia ZLC, which is indeed a very good blade too, but really fast and hard to control. I play intermediate level.

Best characteristic is counter-topspin. Eeeeeeasy to do, just move blade towards incoming ball.

It generates a lot of spin.

Just pair it with two T05 and that’s all.

It feels like a combination between Timo Boll ALC + Viscaria ALC.

Had Viscaria for a very long time, but stopped playing for a few years, and when I came back I found it quite hard to control and lacking a bit of power in away-from-the-table play. When I improved, I found DHS Long 5 to suit me better, so I sold my Viscaria. A few weeks ago, I wanted to get my Viscaria back, but saw reviews saying this is the closest blade to Viscaria whilst also being really cheap (I got mine on sale on AliExpress for $30). I must admit, the finishing quality is simply amazing for the price. It feels and looks better than my Long 5—really a beautiful blade.

In terms of playing characteristics, it has some similarities to Viscaria, but I wouldn’t necessarily call it very close. Viscaria is definitely crisper and has more vibration feedback; Pro 01 is stiffer and not as flexible. As a result, Pro 01 is faster, but not as easy to generate spin with. If you feel like Viscaria is too slow and vibrates a bit too much, you should definitely consider this blade. I haven’t ever tried the Viscaria Golden, but have a feeling that would be closer to Pro 01.

Mine came at 5.7mm thick and 90g on the dot. Like with many other Chinese blades, I didn’t really like how it played with tensors, but Battle 2 Gold with 2 layers of booster felt like it’s a match made in heaven. I really like this blade, but still kinda want my Viscaria back, as it’s not the same. The only thing that I don’t quite like is the handle—it’s far superior to DHS handles, but still a bit too thin at the top. It’s not terrible, so I’m sure it’s something I could get used to.

Overall, I highly recommend this blade if you want a stiffer and faster Viscaria that’s also a bit easier to control. I still can’t wrap my head around how good this blade is given its price. Before, I thought Stuor blades were the best bang for your buck and could easily compete with blades under $100 from big brands, but this one is competitive even with top-of-the-range blades from big brands.

I have a Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC, so I can compare it with that. The Pro 01 is softer with a slightly “hollow” feeling. Because it is softer, I feel like the backhand is not as good. The Pro 01 weight distribution is towards the top tip of the head, whereas the ZJK ALC is between the handle and the head. Finally, the Pro 01 hand feeling is good, but not as good as the ZJK ALC. The ZJK ALC is better, of course, but the Pro 01 is good for the price of $40–$50 USD. Also, the ZJK handle is rounder and more comfortable.

P.S. Mine has zero fish scale. Also, the average weight of the ZJK ALC is 87g. My Pro 01 is 93g.

Conclusion: This is 80% as good as the ZJK ALC at ¼ the price.

Almost a Viscaria. There are some little differences in feeling, but for this price they are negligible. Superb build quality, a fantastic blade for a backhand-oriented player, but keep in mind that for a good forehand loop this blade requires good feeling, timing, and skills. Definitely not for beginners or players who don’t want to train hard with this equipment.

Amazing blade. Right up there with some of the best, more expensive blades. It’s fast, but has good control. Great feel.

This thing is 90% a Viscaria. If you want a Viscaria and do not have the money, get this. Otherwise, just get a Viscaria.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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).