Weight
90g
Thickness
6.35mm
Plies
19-ply
Head Size
nullx150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
T1091
Sanwei T1091, known as the 'King of Carbon,' is a high-performance offensive blade built for explosive power and fast-advancing speed. It stands out as the world's first 10-ply wood and 9-ply soft carbon composite, employing an innovative 'Domino Balance theory' construction. This unique layering enhances energy storage upon impact, releasing it with a bow-like propulsion for powerful spin and speed. Despite its aggressive nature, the blade offers relatively easy control and a broad sweet spot, making it a compelling choice for players seeking a dynamic balance between offensive power and controllability in their game.
The blade features a complex 19-ply construction with 10 layers of wood and 9 layers of soft carbon, alternating in a dense layering pattern. This design aims to provide a unique blend of speed, power, and control, deviating from the extreme stiffness often associated with multi-ply carbon blades through the use of soft carbon materials.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Sanwei T1091 is consistently rated as a very fast blade, fitting the OFF++ category. Its aggressive speed enables powerful attacks and fast rallies, driven by the dense construction with multiple carbon layers that generate significant pace for offensive play.
Despite its high speed, T1091 offers surprisingly good control, attributed to the soft carbon layers and overall construction that provide a more manageable feel and broader sweet spot. This balance allows offensive players to maintain precision in their shots without sacrificing power.
TTSensei experts note a stiff feel typical for multi-carbon blades, but the use of soft carbon and dense wood layering aims to provide a slightly softer impact than extremely hard composites. This results in a direct feel with a degree of feedback, described by some as having a hard impact sensation.
Players report throws are high, indicating a medium-high to high throw angle. This is consistent with a fast blade designed for powerful topspin shots, where the ball trajectory can be steeper on loops, aiding in offensive play.
The stiff and fast nature of the blade suggests a medium to short dwell time, prioritizing quick energy transfer over prolonged ball contact. Players report very little dwell time with certain rubbers, which can impact looping ability but enhances speed for drives.
Sanwei T1091 is described as very stiff, indicating low flexibility. This characteristic is essential for generating high speeds and powerful shots, as it minimizes energy loss during the stroke, making it ideal for aggressive offensive play.
The high ply count and carbon layers generally lead to a stiffer blade with less vibration. The soft carbon material may provide some vibration dampening compared to harder carbons, resulting in a medium-low vibration level that offers a solid, focused feedback.
The complex 19-ply structure indicates meticulous manufacturing, and players report the blades as durable and well-finished. While specific ratings are limited, the intricate construction and Sanwei's reputation suggest solid build quality for a performance-oriented blade.
Technology
Sanwei T1091 utilizes a proprietary 'Domino Balance theory' with an intricate layering of 10 plies of wood and 9 plies of soft carbon. This unique configuration optimizes energy transfer and release, providing a powerful shooting sensation akin to an arrow from a bow. The soft carbon material offers a more comfortable feel and better ball absorption compared to traditional hard carbons, while still delivering explosive tension and speed. This approach bridges the gap between extreme speed and manageable control, particularly suited for the modern game post-speed glue era.
Similar Blades
Yasaka Dynamics 17
Yasaka Dynamics 17 might remind some users of the Sanwei T1091 due to a similar high ply count—17 for Yasaka versus 19 for Sanwei. Both blades combine wood with carbon for a powerful offensive game, suggesting similarities in speed and capability, though exact construction and feel differ, with the Yasaka offering a slightly different layering approach.