The Yinhe Z5 VF table tennis blade is a 5-ply all-wood blade constructed with Hinoki -basalt-hinoki-basalt-hinoki layers. It offers an excellent combination of speed, control, consistency, and overall performance, making it a versatile choice for players of all skill levels.
Speed: With a speed rating of 9, the Yinhe Z5 VF provides enough power to execute fast-paced attacks and counterattacks. Its Hinoki outer layers contribute to the bladeâs responsiveness and overall speed.
Control: The Yinhe Z5 VF excels in control, with a rating of 10. The bladeâs composition and construction provide a good balance between speed and control, allowing players to place shots precisely and maintain consistency during matches.
Stiffness and Hardness: The blade has a stiffness rating of 6.6 and a hardness rating of 3.4. This combination provides a slightly flexible feel while still maintaining enough rigidity for powerful strokes. The blade offers excellent feedback and allows players to generate spin and control the ball effectively.
Consistency: The Yinhe Z5 VF is known for its exceptional consistency, with a rating of 10. The bladeâs construction and materials ensure consistent performance and responsiveness, allowing players to execute shots with precision and accuracy.
Overall Performance: The bladeâs overall rating is 9, reflecting its well-rounded performance. The Yinhe Z5 VF is suitable for a wide range of playing styles and is particularly popular among players who value control, precision, and consistency in their game.
Weight and Thickness: The Yinhe Z5 VF weighs approximately 81 grams and has a thickness of 5.8 millimeters. Its moderate weight and thickness provide a balanced feel and allow for maneuverability and control during gameplay.
With its combination of speed, control, consistency, and overall performance, the Yinhe Z5 VF is a reliable and versatile blade that caters to the needs of both recreational and competitive players. Its all-wood construction and careful craftsmanship make it a favorite among table tennis enthusiasts.
This is my first Chinese tree blade, but it is not a cheap 20-dollar product. It is sold for around 80-100 Euros, and it shows.
It has 5 layers, with each layer of wood being hinoki and 2 layers of basalt. The hinoki is about 1 mm or thicker on top. Thatâs why the wood is both stiff and soft, and it feels extraordinary. Because of the basalt, it is very flexible compared to carbon.
This blade seems slow when tapped, but in the game it speeds up and is much faster than what was written here. It has really good attack with hard covers, 48-55 degrees. The control is outstanding along with the speed.
YINHE Z5 VF OFF (Cpen) - Dragon Logo (Excellent Volcanic) CTTAA
Weighing approximately 90g, the bladeâs unbalanced weight distribution results in a head-heavy feel. While it offers a pleasant touch, its speed falls short of the typical âOFFâ rating. For penhold players, its weight may prove excessive. Additionally, using XIOM Vega Europe rubber on the backhand side yields a softness that is not ideal for this blade. Instead, lightweight tensor rubber with speeds exceeding 8.8 is recommended to optimize its performance.
Tested Rubbers: - Forehand: Yasaka Rigan Spin (insufficient speed) - Backhand: XIOM Vega Europe (excessive softness)
In comparison to the Xiom Feel HX Pro blade, the Z5 offers greater speed and reduced weight. This suggests that the Z5 could be considered a more affordable alternative to the HX Pro.
It is not an OFF blade, I think. I would say OFF- and not the fastest of those either. However, the presence of some flex helps. Vibration is there, but not a lot of it, thank goodness.
It has very good control, a rather soft-ish feeling, and is closer to slower and better-controlled Hinoki-Carbon blades. In my humble opinion, it plays very nicely with fast, medium-hard rubbers.
I would recommend it to almost any OFF or OFF- player, especially if they like to mix up their game.
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