Weight
81g
Thickness
6.6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
156x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki VII
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki VII is a 7-ply all-wood blade crafted entirely from Japanese Kiso Hinoki cypress. It delivers a classic, soft feel with exceptional ball feedback, making it a favorite for players who prioritize control and nuanced touch. This blade excels in generating spin and offers a predictable, consistent response ideal for all-round styles focused on precise placement and controlled attacks. Its traditional construction provides a distinct playing experience that connects you directly to the natural qualities of premium wood.
The blade is constructed entirely from seven plies of Kiso Hinoki wood. This dense Japanese cypress is known for its unique combination of softness, flexibility, and feel, contributing to excellent ball dwell time and control. The uniform pure Hinoki construction provides consistent feel and predictable response across the entire blade surface.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki VII is rated as fast for an all-wood construction. The dense 7-ply Hinoki build provides solid power for mid to far-table attacks and loops, delivering offensive capability without sacrificing the connected feel of natural wood. It offers a quick response that supports an attacking game while maintaining a familiar wooden feedback.
Control is the defining strength of this blade. The pure Kiso Hinoki wood delivers exceptional ball feedback and sensitivity, allowing for precise placement and subtle spin manipulation. Players report outstanding consistency from serves and pushes to attacking shots, making it a reliable choice for accuracy-focused play.
The blade delivers a distinctly soft, sensitive feel characteristic of pure Hinoki wood. You can feel the ball compress into the surface, providing excellent feedback for spin generation and precise shot execution. This tactile connection is ideal for players who value nuanced ball control.
The combination of 7-ply Hinoki construction and inherent flexibility creates a medium-high throw angle. This trajectory helps balls clear the net comfortably, particularly benefiting topspin loops and offensive shots that require good arc.
Extended dwell time is a hallmark of this 7-ply Hinoki construction. The blade keeps the ball on its surface longer, which is crucial for generating heavy spin on serves and loops while contributing significantly to its exceptional control properties.
The blade exhibits good flexibility typical of multi-ply Hinoki constructions. This natural flex enhances dwell time and spin potential while providing a responsive feel that supports controlled offensive play without excessive stiffness.
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki VII provides a clean, direct feel with minimal vibration. Compared to some single-ply Hinoki models, this multi-ply construction offers a more solid and clear feedback upon ball contact.
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki VII offers good quality for its price point, featuring carefully selected Kiso Hinoki layers. While some players note that premium Japanese brands might use higher-grade wood, this blade's construction in a specialized Taiwanese factory results in solid craftsmanship and a well-made product that delivers premium playing characteristics.
Technology
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki VII represents traditional blade craftsmanship through its pure 7-ply construction of Japanese Kiso Hinoki wood. This premium aromatic cypress is selected for its unique cellular structure that naturally provides flexibility, dwell time, and responsiveness. The manufacturing process harnesses these inherent wood characteristics without artificial materials, creating a blade that delivers exceptional feel and control through masterful layer arrangement. Unlike composite designs, this blade's performance comes entirely from the quality and layering of its natural Hinoki plies.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Kiso Hinoki VII
Butterfly Kiso Hinoki VII serves as a direct comparison with shared materials and ply count. Both 7-ply Hinoki blades deliver excellent control and characteristic wood feel, though the Butterfly version typically uses higher-grade wood at a premium price. Players choosing between them consider the balance of refined craftsmanship against value.
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki 5
Yinhe Kiso Hinoki 5 is the 5-ply sibling in the same series. While both share pure Hinoki construction and emphasis on feel, the 5-ply version is generally lighter and may feel slightly faster or stiffer. It offers a more direct response for players who want similar wood characteristics with a different tactile profile.