Yinhe Pro 05

Stunning product, 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, completely worth the price.

92 grams. Build quality is good; I didn’t even sand off anything, the blade was just fine out of the box. The surface seems sealed; I didn’t lacquer it. But I’ll do so after re-gluing the rubbers for the 3rd time; I have a feeling it’ll be a good idea. |

Rubbers: I tried with medium-hard ones, Loki Rxton III initially, Bloom Power 47 & 45 currently. With Rxton III the blade feels mushy. |

Speed & power: Slow and moderate with the medium-hard sticky rubbers I’m using. |

Control: Very good. The balls will land on the table. It’s the blade with the most control I’ve had. |

Arc: Medium-high and relatively short. |

Drives: Poor. You simply can’t drive a slow ball; it’ll end up in the net. The ball feels like it’s slipping on the surface. You’ll have to add at least some spin to the ball. |

Blocking: The ball will land on the table close to the net. You’ll have to add at least a bit of spin and close the racket a bit more. |

Topspin: Good. But somewhat not too threatening (with the current rubbers). |

Opening loop: Easy enough. Looping: Good. But I lack speed and power currently. |

Flicks: Very good. Fast enough, powerful enough, and lands on the table. Generally speaking, the blade shines when played over the table; this is the best aspect of it for me. |

Final thoughts: The blade is totally spin-oriented. It’ll teach you how to spin. The blade is also relatively slow, so it’ll also teach you tactics, since you won’t be able to win with sheer power. For faster speed, you’ll need to use proper body rotation. Yet, you can apply pressure on the opponent when close to the table. So I kind of have mixed feelings about the blade; at the same time, there is something attractive about it. So I do play with it 50% of the time)) |

I can’t wait to test it with harder tacky rubbers. I hope it’ll become more lethal; right now it’s rather slow. I’m also thinking about going the other way and trying it with hybrid rubbers to see how it handles more catapult.

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.

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

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!

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.