Weight
94g
Thickness
9.3mm
Plies
1-ply
Head Size
155x148
Handles
FL
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
FORMOSA-FL Taiwan Yellow Cypress Special
PP FORMOSA-FL Taiwan Yellow Cypress Special is a legendary single-ply blade crafted from rare Taiwan Yellow Cypress, a wood so prized its logging ceased in 1992. This dense, aromatic timber delivers a unique blend of extreme power and remarkable control, offering a direct, natural feel without the vibration common in composite blades. It's a premium choice for players who demand high performance from a traditional all-wood construction, providing a crisp, responsive touch that supports aggressive modern play.
This single-ply construction maximizes the natural characteristics of Taiwan Yellow Cypress, a rare and dense wood known for its hardness and aromatic properties. The simple yet effective design allows the wood's unique playing qualities to shine through without interference from additional layers.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Players report this blade delivers extreme power, achieving speeds comparable to composite blades with less effort. The Taiwan Yellow Cypress construction provides a very fast, explosive response that excels in powerful drives and offensive play.
Despite its impressive speed, this blade maintains excellent control. The natural wood material provides a good balance that allows players to manage the powerful output effectively for precise placement and tactical play, making it surprisingly manageable for an offensive blade.
The blade offers a direct, crisp, and responsive feel with minimal vibration. Players describe a good identical ball hitting feeling that's harder than typical Japanese Hinoki, providing excellent feedback on every shot.
The blade facilitates a medium-high throw angle that's ideal for generating powerful looping shots. This characteristic supports aggressive topspin play while maintaining good control over shot trajectory.
The natural wood construction provides medium to long dwell time that aids in spin generation and ball control. This characteristic helps players create heavy topspin while maintaining good feel during brushing contact.
With moderate flexibility, this blade provides good dwell time and feel while still supporting powerful shots. The balance between stiffness and flex contributes to its versatile performance across different stroke types.
A key feature of this blade is its minimal vibration, offering a more direct connection to the ball compared to composite blades. This low vibration characteristic appeals to players who prefer clean, unfiltered feedback.
The exceptional quality comes from the use of rare, premium Taiwan Yellow Cypress and careful single-ply construction. The wood's unique aromatic properties and historical significance contribute to its premium feel and desirability among enthusiasts.
Technology
The technology behind this blade lies in its material and construction. Made from a single ply of rare Taiwan Yellow Cypress, this dense, aromatic wood was historically significant for quality timber before conservation halted logging in 1992. The blade's unique characteristic is its ability to deliver high speed and power with minimal vibration, offering a natural feel that appeals to both traditionalists and modern players. Its aromatic quality and historical rarity make it a distinctive piece of table tennis craftsmanship.
Similar Blades
PP Taiwan Yellow Cypress 8.0mm CS
This Chinese Penhold version shares the same rare Taiwan Yellow Cypress material but in a slightly thinner 8.0mm construction. Players report it offers similar characteristics including good feel and dwell time with minimal vibration, though the penhold shape and reduced thickness create a different playing experience. It's a comparable option for enthusiasts who prefer the unique qualities of Taiwan Yellow Cypress in a different form factor.