Yinhe T-10

Amazing blade. I have tried many other blades but I always come back to this one. Even though it is a bit thick, it is very well balanced, lightweight, and therefore lays very well in my hand. Great feeling and effortless looping are easily possible with satisfactory control. It is faster than the T11. I use this blade with Palio AK 47 Blue rubbers, which is a great combination for offensive players. I highly recommend it. The total weight is below 150 grams, and the blade weighs approximately 70g.

Review 1: JAN, 2018: Horrible blade, bought for experimentation. There was zero feeling in my hand and no feedback, so I couldn’t control the ball. It was useless crap.

UPDATE - 11 SEPTEMBER, 2018: How wrong I was when I first used it! The wrong rubbers and my unsuitable technique were the problem. Now I am so happy with it. I am using Hurricane 3 (boosted) red + palio Hadaou black. It’s an amazingly speedy and super-fast blade with a super light feel. It’s a bit blunt, but I still like it. Control with Hurricane 3 is amazing. This blade is very good with slow Chinese rubbers and it has also improved my backhand.

This blade is distinguished by its exceptional speed, stiffness, and lightness.

Strengths:

- Ideal for loopers with refined technique but limited power, where loops exhibit excessive spin and inadequate speed. - Particularly effective in enhancing the velocity of opening loops. - Bh opening loops, which were previously spin-heavy but often landed short or high, have become a notable strength. - Opponents are hesitant to push long to either fh or backhand due to the blade’s capabilities.

Weaknesses:

- Loops inevitably lose some spin compared to, for example, Ebenholz V. However, this trade-off is compensated by a significant gain in speed. - Bh (banana) flips, which were previously executed on all short underspin services, now have limited effectiveness. Only moderate spinny services can be flipped.

Notable Features:

- This blade surpasses other T series blades in terms of quality. - The outer ply (cypress) is notably thick, unlike T1, T2, t4, T8, etc. - Its composition includes balsa, carbon, and cypress. - Cypress is characterized by its springiness, which enhances opening loops. This differs significantly from Koto wood, which is hard but not particularly fast.

Modifications:

- The blade’s weight has been increased by applying four layers of vinyl glue (Vinavil) around its border. This has augmented its weight from 70 grams to 74 grams. Additionally, this measure provides enhanced protection for the fragile balsa wood, surpassing the efficacy of poly.

Recommended Pairing:

- The blade pairs well with M2 2.0 rubber on both the forehand and backhand. - Looping against underspin becomes devastatingly effective.

Additional Note:

- The blade is slightly oversized compared to the Clipper, approximately 1mm larger. This factor should be considered when accounting for the added weight of the rubbers used.

The best blade I have ever owned. I would never use non-carbon blades again.

I’m a 1600 player, and with this blade and Tenergy 64 on FH and T5 FX on backhand, I can now easily beat 1900 players. It’s the perfect combination against long pips. I always wanted a blade that was incredibly fast but also very light. This blade is only 70g.

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I got this as an experimental cheaper replacement for my Butterfly Balsa Carbo X5, which was chipping and separating over a few too many table clashes over the years. The T-10 is just as good but is similarly fragile, but this is probably the rule for balsa blades, given the laws of physics. If you’re going with balsa, you need to budget for more frequent blade replacements; at least the T-10 will save your wallet.

I’m very happy with it for my close-to-the-table all-around play with spinny loop. I’m using it with Gambler Outlaw for an aggressive but budget-friendly setup. Consider polyurethane before applying the rubber, and something to protect the edges from chipping.

I purchased the T10 approximately a year ago and was immediately impressed by its speed. The blade required minimal effort to deliver high-speed drives. Additionally, it emitted a satisfying popping sound upon medium-hard hits. While I still enjoy using the T10, it may have been excessive for my skill level (USATT 831). I found myself hitting several pop-ups and balls past the end of the table.

Recently, I switched to a 729 V6 blade with Sriver rubber. This blade is considerably slower, providing me with enhanced control and the ability to sustain rallies for longer durations.

Unfortunately, the T10 balsa developed a split along its length. While it was easily repaired with Elmer’s glue, a club member who owned two T10 blades experienced a similar issue.

The T10 is a super-fast and hard-hitting balsa carbon blade. It is strictly a hitting blade, at least in my hands. Surprisingly, it serves short and touch shots very well. I also enjoyed blocking with it.

I tried using this blade as my primary set up for a few months and found overall that it was not suited for my playstyle and that it was not consistent enough for me. Many balls would go well off the table, especially if you had to loop a ball back. The blade generates some spin.

Overall, I really liked many aspects of the blade, but in the end, it was just too much for me to handle up close to the table. Away from the table, it’s a monster as far as speed and power, especially if you can get a full swing on the ball.

Unfortunately, this blade snapped during use. To prevent this, you need to exercise extreme caution when handling it. That said, the blade’s speed is exceptional. The sound created by the ball striking my opponent’s abdomen is particularly satisfying.