Yinhe Pro 05

Blade Comparison:

• Similar to Hurricane Long 5 in all aspects, but with a wider grip and standard head size.
• Comparable speed to Viscaria, but offers better permanence, spin, control, and feel.
• Faster than Harimoto, with less vibration, more stability, and a slightly harder touch.

Quality and Value:

• Exceptional build quality and craftsmanship, comparable to premium blades at a fraction of the cost.
• Despite owning Viscaria, Harimoto, and HL5, the reviewer asserts that this blade offers the best value and performance.

Blade Setup:

• The reviewer uses the blade with G1 rubber on the backhand and PK50 rubber on the forehand, highlighting its versatility and compatibility with various playing styles.

The best blade I’ve ever used. It’s incredible for looping from anywhere on the table. Spinning and blocking are also very easy and effective. It has a medium-soft touch but provides good power, speed, and support when you loop or hit harder. The dwell time is medium.

When paired with the right rubbers, this blade becomes a beast. It goes well with both Chinese and Japanese rubbers.

I wouldn’t trade this blade for anything from BTY or DHS.

One blade weighed approximately 88g, while the other two weighed 90g. The resonance frequency is around 1350Hz.

The blade comes with a surface seal. The finish is good, but the wings need to be sanded.

I highly recommend this blade!

This YinHe blade is a good choice for players who prefer a loop and topspin playing style.

The first time I tried this blade, it felt a little bit heavier compared to DHS Hurricane Ma Long 5, but the control seemed better. I used Fastarc G1 at FH and Donic Bluestorm Z2 at BH. This blade is recommended for advanced players, not for beginners.

The blade weighs 92 grams. The build quality is good; I didn’t need to sand anything, as it was fine straight out of the box. The surface seems sealed, and I didn’t lacquer it initially, but I plan to do so after re-gluing the rubbers for the third time, as I think it would be beneficial.

I’ve experimented with medium-hard rubbers. I started with Loki Rxton III and currently use Bloom Power 47 and 45. The blade felt mushy with the Rxton III.

With the medium-hard, sticky rubbers I’m using, the blade provides slow to moderate speed and power.

The control is very good, and the balls consistently land on the table. It offers the most control I’ve experienced in a blade.

The arc is medium-high and relatively short.

Drives are poor. It’s difficult to drive a slow ball, as it tends to end up in the net. The ball feels like it’s slipping on the surface, requiring you to add at least some spin.

When blocking, the ball lands on the table close to the net. You’ll need to add a bit of spin and close the racket face slightly more.

Topspin is good, although somewhat unthreatening with the current rubber.

Opening loops are easy enough, and looping is good overall. However, I currently lack speed and power.

Flicks are very good – fast enough, powerful enough, and they land on the table consistently. Generally, the blade excels when played over the table, which is its best attribute for me.

In conclusion, the blade is primarily spin-oriented and will teach you how to generate spin. It’s also relatively slow, which will force you to develop better tactics since you can’t rely on sheer power alone. To achieve faster speed, you’ll need to use proper body rotation. However, you can still apply pressure on your opponent when close to the table. I have mixed feelings about the blade, but there’s something appealing about it, which is why I use it about 50% of the time.

I’m eager to test it with harder, tackier rubbers, hoping it will become more lethal as it is currently rather slow. I’m also considering trying it with hybrid rubbers to see how it handles more catapult effect.

Stunning product and the best buy option for an offensive style of play.

It has everything I was looking for in a blade: speed, control, and spin.

Highly recommended and completely worth the price.