Weight
87.5g
Thickness
6.1mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
160x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
75 PBO
Sanwei 75 PBO is a hybrid offensive blade built for modern play. Its innovative 5+2 ply construction integrates PBO and carbon fibers within a wood core, creating a unique blend of elasticity and power. This design delivers a soft initial touch with a powerful kick on full swings, offering a balanced feel that excels in both controlled short play and aggressive loop-driven attacks. The blade is engineered to reduce vibration for enhanced comfort, making it a versatile choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking speed, spin, and stability without sacrificing control.
The blade features a symmetrical 5+2 ply construction. Outer Koto layers provide a good spin surface. Inside, layers of PBO/ZLC and Carbon fibers are sandwiched between the wood plies, contributing speed and a solid feel. The Ayous core offers balance and responsiveness. This inner fiber placement aims for a softer touch with a powerful kick on harder swings.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Sanwei 75 PBO delivers high offensive speed, powered by its inner PBO and carbon fiber layers. These materials provide a significant boost for powerful drives and fast loops. While very quick, it maintains a good balance that doesn't sacrifice spin potential, allowing for explosive attacks when you commit to your swing.
Despite its speed, this blade offers excellent control. The inner fiber placement contributes to a softer initial feel, allowing for precise ball placement, especially in short-game maneuvers. Players find it provides amazing dwell time and a perfect balance, making it highly manageable for varied tactics and controlled attacks.
Sanwei 75 PBO offers a medium feel, often described as having a soft touch on contact with a strong kick on impact. This sensation, created by the inner fiber placement, provides comfortable feedback and a more organic, fluid response compared to stiffer composite blades.
This blade produces a medium-high throw angle, ideal for players who like to loop with significant arc and depth. The combination of speed-oriented materials and good dwell time makes it effective for generating heavy, topspin shots over the net.
The combination of PBO fiber and wood layers creates notable dwell time, allowing the ball to sink into the rubber for enhanced spin generation. This is particularly beneficial for heavy looping and spin-oriented serves.
The blade offers a good degree of flex that contributes to its dwell time and spin potential. The elasticity of the PBO fiber allows for a dynamic response during slight deformation, aiding in both powerful strokes and controlled, nuanced placements.
The PBO fiber's rigidity and inherent damping qualities effectively reduce unwanted vibrations, leading to a stable and solid feel upon impact. This contributes to better control and a more comfortable playing experience over long sessions.
Build quality is generally good for its price point, featuring advanced materials and solid construction. However, our testing notes there can be minor inconsistencies in finishing, such as handle material alignment. It's a well-engineered blade, but occasional quality control variations are something to be aware of.
Technology
Sanwei 75 PBO utilizes cutting-edge PBO (poly(p-phenylene-2,6-benzobisoxazole)) fiber, renowned for exceptional tensile strength and elasticity, combined with high-grade carbon. Manufacturing employs woven fiber fastening and curing technologies inspired by advanced industries, which eliminate material pores to create a denser, tighter composite. This results in a blade with high elasticity even under slight deformation, enhancing speed, power, and a unique playing sensation while contributing to overall durability and a stable feel.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Viscaria
Many players find the Sanwei 75 PBO performs similarly to the Viscaria, with some stating it's almost as good. The Viscaria might retain a slight edge in loop consistency and overall feel, but the Sanwei offers a compelling alternative with a distinctive touch and often a better value proposition.
Stiga Intensity Carbon
As another modern offensive carbon blade, the Stiga Intensity Carbon serves as a performance benchmark. The Sanwei 75 PBO is noted for its unique PBO fiber feel and often compared favorably in terms of its balanced control for the speed it offers.
Tibhar Stratus Power Wood
For players considering a wood-based offensive blade, the Stratus Power Wood is an alternative. The Sanwei 75 PBO provides the added speed and kick of inner composite fibers, offering a different sensation—more explosive power and a distinct medium-soft feel compared to the wood-centric response.