Weight
87.5g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
9-ply
Head Size
158x150
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Yinhe T-4s
Yinhe T-4s is a high-performance offensive blade built for aggressive attackers. Its 9-ply hybrid construction combines five wood layers with four layers of uniaxial carbon, creating an exceptionally stiff and powerful platform. This design delivers explosive speed, a large sweet spot, and a solid feel, excelling in fast breaks, powerful topspins, smashes, and blocking. Engineered for players who prioritize raw power, it offers consistent, professional-grade performance at a competitive price point, making it a standout choice for intermediate to advanced offensive players.
This 9-ply hybrid construction features five wood layers (often Cypress) and four layers of uniaxial carbon. The specific arrangement creates a very stiff and fast blade with a large sweet spot, optimized for offensive power play. The carbon layers enhance speed and rigidity while the wood core helps maintain a degree of feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Yinhe T-4s is consistently rated among the fastest blades available. Its 9-ply construction with significant carbon content generates exceptional power and acceleration, making it suitable for all-out offensive play from any distance. Players report it delivers near-perfect speed for drives and smashes.
While primarily a speed-oriented blade, T-4s offers a respectable level of control for its class. Players with good technique can achieve consistent control, especially for offensive shots and blocks. It requires precise timing to harness its power effectively.
The construction with multiple carbon layers results in a stiff and solid feel, characteristic of OFF+ blades. Despite its speed, it provides a decent, communicative feel for the ball upon impact.
T-4s features a low throw angle, meaning the ball tends to travel in a flatter trajectory. This suits players who prefer to drive the ball with power and speed rather than using high-arcing loops.
T-4s has a relatively short dwell time due to its stiff construction and carbon layers. This favors players who rely on direct power and quick exchanges rather than prolonged ball contact for spin generation.
Yinhe T-4s is characterized by extreme stiffness, a direct result of its four-ply carbon construction. This lack of flexibility is a key contributor to its high speed and powerful, direct output.
While predominantly stiff and solid, there is a moderate amount of vibration present, which is not uncommon for stiff carbon blades. It provides tactile feedback without feeling overly harsh.
Yinhe T-4s is frequently praised for its high build quality relative to its price. TTSensei experts note its solid construction, good finishing, and durable materials often compare favorably to more expensive blades, representing excellent value for money.
Technology
Yinhe T-4s utilizes a 9-ply construction with five layers of wood and four layers of 'uniaxial carbon', where carbon fibers are aligned in a single direction. This design maximizes speed, stiffness, and power while maintaining a large sweet spot. The head-heavy weight distribution further enhances offensive capabilities by optimizing balance for faster, more powerful swings, creating an aggressive platform tailored for attackers.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Schlager Carbon
Yinhe T-4s is often compared to high-end blades like the Butterfly Schlager Carbon. TTSensei experts note that T-4s offers similar aggressive performance characteristics and build quality focused on speed and power from carbon construction, but at a significantly more accessible price point.