Weight
84g
Thickness
6.3mm
Plies
5-ply
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Dynasty Hinoki
Friendship 729 Dynasty Hinoki is a 5-ply all-wood offensive blade built for players who love to loop and attack. Its outer Hinoki plies deliver a classic, responsive feel with a large sweet spot, while the Balsa core adds a unique blend of lightness and stiffness. This construction provides excellent dwell time for heavy spin generation, making it a versatile choice for developing and intermediate attackers seeking a balanced, controllable speed.
The blade features a symmetrical 5-ply construction with Hinoki wood as the outer layers and a Balsa wood core. This design aims to deliver a classic feel with enhanced offensive capabilities, providing good dwell time and a large sweet spot.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Dynasty Hinoki offers substantial speed for offensive play. Its rating indicates it provides ample power for strong attacks and loops, capable of competing with faster blades when paired with the right rubbers. This makes it a reliable choice for players who want an attacking blade that doesn't feel uncontrollably fast.
With a high control rating, this blade allows for precise shot-making even during aggressive play. It maintains an excellent balance between power and accuracy, supporting a wide range of strokes from delicate blocks and pushes to powerful loops and drives. This versatility makes it a trustworthy platform for developing a complete offensive game.
Dynasty Hinoki provides a balanced, engaging feel that 'grabs' the ball well to aid spin. The Hinoki outer plies give a classic woody sensation, while the Balsa core introduces a slightly crisper, more direct response compared to softer all-wood blades, resulting in a medium-hard touch.
The blade tends to produce a medium-high throw angle, which is excellent for looping play. This characteristic helps the ball clear the net comfortably and arc deep onto the opponent's side, especially when combined with modern, grippy rubbers.
The blade offers very good dwell time, a key feature for spin generation. The material combination allows for a longer, more controlled ball contact, enabling players to load heavy spin onto their loops and opening shots with confidence.
It possesses a medium level of flexibility. It's not stiff like a carbon blade, offering enough give to aid in spin creation and provide a comfortable, forgiving feel during strokes, which is ideal for developing offensive techniques.
Players report a noticeable level of vibration, especially on powerful shots, which is characteristic of many all-wood constructions. This feedback can enhance the feeling of ball contact and control, though preferences for vibration levels vary among players.
The Dynasty Hinoki is recognized for offering very good quality and reliable performance for its price point. User feedback consistently highlights its solid construction and dependable feel, making it a strong value proposition in the offensive blade category.
Technology
Friendship 729 Dynasty Hinoki employs a thoughtful 5-ply all-wood architecture. The outer layers use Hinoki, a wood prized for its lightness, stiffness, and superb feel that creates a large, forgiving sweet spot. At its heart lies a Balsa core, chosen to enhance overall blade lightness while contributing a unique blend of responsiveness and distinct vibrational feedback. This classic yet targeted construction is engineered for the modern offensive game, prioritizing dwell time for spin-heavy strokes and delivering a balanced, communicative feel that supports both developing players and refined attacking techniques.
Similar Blades
Friendship 729 Dynasty Hinoki Carbon
For players seeking more speed and a stiffer response, the Dynasty Hinoki Carbon is the direct hybrid alternative. It incorporates carbon layers into the construction, boosting power and reducing flex compared to the all-wood version. The choice comes down to preference: the classic, flexible, and spin-friendly feel of the all-wood Hinoki versus the faster, more direct, and powerful punch of the Carbon model.