Weight
81g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Red Carbon
Huaruite Red Carbon delivers a compelling blend of speed and control for offensive players. Its hybrid construction of wood and soft carbon creates a fast, stiff blade with a large sweet spot, excelling in powerful loop drives and mid-to-long distance play. It offers surprising control for its speed, making it a versatile and high-value choice for intermediate to advanced players. The blade works effectively with both Chinese and European rubbers, adapting well to different playing styles.
The 5 wood plies combined with 2 soft carbon layers create a blade that is fast and stiff, yet offers a good feel. This construction is typical for modern offensive blades, aiming to increase the sweet spot and provide amplified speed.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Huaruite Red Carbon is a very fast blade, consistently generating quick shots effective for aggressive play. Its speed is particularly noticeable from mid-to-long distances, allowing players to maintain offensive pressure and finish points decisively.
Despite its high speed, this blade offers a good level of control, which is unusual for such fast carbon blades. This balance allows players to execute shots with precision while maintaining offensive pressure, making it more forgiving than many alternatives in its speed class.
The combination of wood and carbon layers results in a relatively stiff blade with direct feedback. This provides good sensation for ball placement, though it lacks the softer, more dwell-oriented touch of all-wood blades.
The combination of speed and stiffness tends to produce a medium-high to high throw angle. This is beneficial for generating aggressive topspin shots, especially when playing from further back from the table.
While the carbon layers increase speed, the dwell time is not excessively short. This allows for adequate ball contact for spin generation, though spin potential can be slightly more limited compared to blades with longer dwell times.
The inclusion of carbon layers makes the blade stiffer and less flexible than all-wood blades. This contributes directly to its speed and the immediate, direct feel upon ball contact.
The carbon layers contribute to a stiffer feel that reduces some vibration, but the hybrid construction still transmits a direct, clear feedback to the player rather than a completely dampened sensation.
The build quality is generally considered good, especially for its affordable price point. While some minor cosmetic flaws like rough edges have been noted, the overall construction is solid and durable, offering excellent value for money.
Technology
Huaruite Red Carbon utilizes a hybrid construction, integrating soft carbon layers within a 5-ply wood structure. This design aims to enhance the blade's speed and enlarge its sweet spot without significantly compromising control. The carbon plies are strategically placed to amplify energy transfer, enabling powerful shots and fast rallies. This technology allows the blade to offer a performance level comparable to more expensive models, making it a cost-effective option for players seeking an offensive edge.
Similar Blades
Yinhe Pro 05
Yinhe Pro 05 is a comparable 'starter carbon blade' that is also an inner carbon blade with good feel and plenty of speed, making it suitable for similar offensive playing styles. Both are noted for their excellent value proposition.
DHS B2X
DHS B2X is also suggested as a starter carbon blade with good feel and speed, aligning with the performance profile of the Huaruite Red Carbon. It's often paired effectively with Chinese rubbers for powerful offensive play.