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The Yinhe Venus V-16 table tennis blade is a 7-ply all-wood blade designed for players seeking a balance of speed and control. Crafted with high-quality wood, including limba, ayous, and kiri, this blade delivers exceptional performance and consistency. Its 6.0mm thickness and 85g weight provide a solid feel and excellent stability during gameplay. With a speed rating of 93 and a control rating of 80, the Venus V-16 enables players to execute powerful shots while maintaining precise control. The blade's moderate stiffness (6.2) and hardness (6.9) contribute to its versatility, making it suitable for various playing styles. The Yinhe Venus V-16 is particularly favored by players seeking a blade that excels in both offensive and defensive play. Its high consistency rating of 9.4 ensures reliable performance and consistent shot-making. Overall, the Venus V-16 is an ideal choice for players seeking a well-rounded blade that combines speed, control, and consistency.
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Stiffer and harder than Viscaria (despite the outer layer being limba), the V16 exhibits a higher pitched sound upon impact, indicating its increased hardness. This stiffness results in slower top gear performance and increased bounciness in the low gear, accompanied by a lower throw compared to Viscaria. However, the V16’s low dwell time can present challenges, particularly for generating sufficient spin on initial loops in the low gear.
Despite this drawback, the V16 complements Chinese rubbers such as H3, H8, Tg2, and Tg3, which are less reactive. While Viscaria remains a superior option, the V16 offers a more economical solution.
This is a fast blade. I have just put a boosted Dianch D rubber on the forehand side and a Tenergy 64 on the backhand side. The forehand side is a wonderful combination. The loops are perfect and blocks are effortless. However, the backhand side was too fast at the beginning and I missed some punch backhand attacks. I got used to the combination after a while.
The build quality is high. The wood is sanded smooth. The handle is well made and the blade is overall worth the price. It has the feeling of a premium blade.
Update after three months: The blade is too fast for fast rubbers. The combination of this blade with Tenergy 64 was very hard to control. I still miss a lot of backhand smashes. But it goes perfectly with Chinese-type rubbers.
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