Yinhe T-4s

I was trying many blades with the focus on extreme speed. I play penhold short pips and wanted a blade that I could just concentrate on the technique and have enough power from it. So I started with Primorac Carbon, after changed to Yinhe T1s (faster than Primorac). I was not totally convinced that was the fastest, so I tried Yinhe T10s (a little faster than T1s), Butterfly Sardius (same speed as T1s but with a stiffer feeling), and now tried this one. This one is faster than the others I mentioned; this I can guarantee. Never used three carbon blades, but this one is good for me, at least for now. The only thing is that it vibrates more than my other racquets. I am not sure if it’s a vibration, but I felt less of a solid response.

Oh, this is such a lovely blade I finally own. I liked the speed, control, and most importantly, the sound. The sound gives you a sense of your stroke registration just like what “dwell time” does for many. The sound also provides affirmation that this blade has a larger sweet spot. Although the physical dwell time [sound = logical] is small compared to many other AR+ or lesser blades, it does give you the dwell feel coupled with the sound, thus allowing you a greater sense of control while playing fast. I am using this blade with Donic Barracuda and DHS Hurricane 3 Neo. I found it very comfortable for touch play over the table and huge swings, loop, topspin, flicks, and killer smashes closer and away from the table.
I would rate this blade as 9.5/10.

For the whole blade, inj is very good enough. However, I was surprised to find that the speed is still inferior when compared to the T1s. Even though these blades have 4 layers of carbon and are declared type Offensive ++, the speed is still inferior to T1s. For control, it is better than T1s. This wood still has a slight vibration when hitting the ball with force, and the sound is quite loud.

The overall speed rating on this blade is a joke to me!!!

Updated (from June 2021): T-4s is definitely not faster than the T-1s!!! However, she really does have much better control and gives you more feedback. As with all blades in the T-…s series, the handle is very strong and, as always, the workmanship is very good.

Every dealer advertises this blade with a weight of 85 g +/- 3. Unfortunately, no one was able to deliver this weight! Sad!!! My first one weighed 91 g and the second 93 g. AWFUL, if you need/like the offered maximum weight of 88 g.

Addendum: This blade is quite good controlled for its fast speed, but clearly lags behind compared to the STUOR Nobilis ZLC Hinoki!!! Read my review under “Stuor”…

I’ve played with this blade for a month. It’s an amazing blade! It’s solid and very stable, thanks to its 4 carbon plies. I played with traditional Chinese rubbers on both sides, with a softer one on the backhand, and I liked it a lot!

The thick handle and amazing design add to its appeal. The finishing is perfect! The control is great! With the proper skills, it’s an amazing weapon for an attacker. You can do everything with it: smashing, looping, and counter-topspins are all effortless.

Seven wounds. When hitting the ball hard, the rubber is easily separated from the sponge. The separated rubber is DHS skyline 2.

Nice in the design. Handle is very good and comfortable. It’s too stiff, so it’s good to pair with medium and hard sponge rubbers.

Best deal blade. Cheap but with quality, this is an outstanding performer for an off++ rated blade. Update (11/19/18): After using it for more than 6 months, the speed and control (updated) are outstanding, even the finishing too. I love the sound when you hit the ball using this T4s.

Esta es una madera muy buena. Es ligera y tiene un gran control, pero tardarás en acostumbrarte.

No 9.9 speed. A lot of blades är faster. But alas, a cool one…

No 9.9 Speed. A lot of blades are faster. But alas a cool One.

Using this for 5 months, I am very satisfied with the blade at this price point. I am using DHS Hurricane 3 Neo on both forehand and backhand.

This blade offers low throw, emphasizing speed over control. Despite its brief dwell time, it can provide excellent control with practice. Initially, I struggled to manage the blade’s power, but with experience, it becomes more manageable.

The blade excels in counter-spinning and counter-hitting. It is an exceptional blade that stands out for its speed. I find it noticeably faster than the Gergely Classic and Primorac Off+.

First, I used it with Yasaka Mark V AD with WBG and felt less speed. I tried to replace it with SG, resulting in increased speed and accuracy. Therefore, I believe T4s works better with slightly tacky soft rubber (not Chinese tacky). Currently, I use Donic Coppa Jo Silver with SG, which produces wonderful flash speed. Smashes are like a drunken master; to brush spin close to the table, you must spin with maximum speed or the ball will go out.

Conclusion: (+) Good for passive block smash, very controllable for chopping, fastest blade as special for character no compromise emotional smash player like me, not for slow hit because the bounce is too high, and topspin speed is very massive. (-) Side spin from wings distance is hard because of low throw, good for chop serve but a little bit difficult for side spin serve because of low throw. This blade is not for noob players.

This blade is quite stiff and has a low throw, making it somewhat difficult to control. However, if you prefer aggressive play styles such as smashing or executing powerful topspins, this blade will suit your needs.

Looping with hard rubbers can be challenging on this blade. I tried the Joola Rhyzm P but found it difficult to control the loops. If you are a two-winged looper, you may want to adjust the rubber to a softer or medium-hard option. I have found a satisfactory setup with Xiom Vega Euro on the forehand and Joola Express Ultra (short pips) on the backhand.

These modifications have improved the control and feel of the blade. It is important to note that the optimal rubber combination may vary based on individual preferences and playing style, so feel free to experiment to find the best setup for you.