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The Yinhe T-7 table tennis blade is a well-rounded option that offers a great balance of speed, control, and consistency. Made with a carbon-arylate construction, it features a crisp feel and responsive touch on every shot.
With a speed rating of 8.3 and a control rating of 8.8, the T-7 allows for both aggressive attacking play and precise shot placement. It excels in generating spin, making it ideal for players who rely on heavy topspin and sidespin techniques. The carbon fiber layers in the blade provide excellent stiffness, contributing to the blade's overall power and stability.
The Yinhe T-7 is a versatile blade that suits a wide range of playing styles. Its medium hardness rating of 6.1 makes it suitable for both experienced and beginner players. The blade's consistency rating of 9.6 ensures reliable performance and minimizes mishits, enhancing the player's confidence and overall playing experience.
Based on forum reviews, the Yinhe T-7 is praised for its excellent control and feel. Players appreciate its crisp touch and the ability to generate spin effortlessly. It is also noted for its durability, withstanding intensive playing sessions without compromising its performance.
Overall, the Yinhe T-7 is a premium table tennis blade that offers a combination of speed, control, and consistency. Its carbon-arylate construction provides a crisp feel and responsive touch, making it a great choice for players of all skill levels. Whether you're an aggressive attacker or a control-oriented player, the Yinhe T-7 delivers exceptional performance and a satisfying playing experience.
My Yinhe T-7, weighing 89g, is significantly faster than my long-played Stiga TUBE Off, without compromising control. It offers exceptional spin, making opening with soft spins effortless. Blocking is incredibly reliable, with only pushing presenting a slight challenge; however, it remains adequate for setting up subsequent plays. Overall, this is an exceptional blade.
In my setup, I paired it with Palio Blit’z max/black on the forehand (akin to Yasaka Rakza 9) and CTT national hero 2mm red on the backhand.
When testing this blade, I first looked at the price tag, then the composition and possible clones. It’s made of hinoki outer plies, a kiri core, and arylate carbon middle layers. Aside from the composite, it resembles a Butterfly Photino Light (which has ZLF). They share similar characteristics, but this blade is slower and less vibrant.
The handle is comfortable, and the blade is about 6.7 mm thick. During play, I tested it with an older sheet of TinArc 3 and a Sriver. For my playing style, this blade was an ALL+/OFF- blade, with a soft touch akin to the Michael Maze blade. When I needed tempo, the blade delivered, so smashes and power loops worked well. It pairs well with rubbers from soft to hard sponges. Control is excellent in every kind of hit/block/loop.
As for the price, I can only say that this is a good blade with fine characteristics, but it’s no substitute or clone of other blades.
UPDATE!
Tested with Boosted Three Sword Red Dragon (FH and BH) and boosted Yinhe Moon (FH and BH). Both compositions are noteworthy and make excellent setups for beginners and (euro)chinise-loving players. They’re easy to handle and dynamic enough to be AR+/OFF-. So if you’re a starter/hobby player/chinese lover, give this blade a try.
Update 2017!
Also tried it with boosted Baracuda and B. Big Slam. This is a very nice setup, giving the baracuda a firm but flexible support. Tempo is OFF-, spin is insane, touch is delicate. Every loop and hit lands on the table. I can only recommend it. ()
Yinhe T-7. ALL+ to OFF.
A nice blade with very enjoyable play and average stiffness. The Hinoki outer and ALC fiber increases the grip in spiny strokes like loops and push, and you can create consistent and sure heavy loops with it. On the other side, the kiri core allows for amazing smashes and counter-blocks. The T-7 produces a high throw angle, but the sweet spot is small, and the upper side of the blade is not as accurate.
I tested it with Acuda Blue P1 and Nanoflex FT45; both were a good match. The blade was a bit heavy for me (90g).
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