Weight
85g
Thickness
6.3mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
T502
Sanwei T502 is a hybrid blade crafted for all-around attackers and defenders, delivering a well-balanced mix of speed and control. Its 7-ply construction with soft carbon layers enhances offensive power while preserving a comfortable, predictable feel. This makes it an excellent choice for intermediate players transitioning to composite blades or beginners seeking more power without sacrificing touch. With balanced weight and moderate thickness, it handles a wide range of strokes with ease, offering versatility and consistent performance.
The symmetrical 7-ply construction follows a Koto-Ayous-Soft Carbon-Kiri-Soft Carbon-Ayous-Koto sequence. This arrangement positions the soft carbon layers internally to boost speed and stiffness while surrounding them with wood plies to maintain feel and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Sanwei T502 delivers considerable speed, leaning firmly into offensive territory. The soft carbon layers provide a noticeable boost, enabling powerful smashes and quick counter-attacks. Players report it feels fast and responsive, ideal for loop drives and aggressive rallies where pace is crucial.
Despite its offensive speed, T502 maintains excellent control and precision. The wood plies work alongside the carbon to provide stable feedback, making placement shots, blocks, and short game maneuvers feel confident and consistent. It's a blade that doesn't sacrifice touch for power.
T502 provides a crisp, medium feel that avoids the hollow sensation sometimes found in carbon blades. The Ayous outer plies offer a clean touch, while the soft carbon and wood core deliver balanced feedback that feels comfortable and communicative.
T502 produces a medium throw angle that creates a good arc on looping shots, helping generate both spin and depth. This makes it effective for controlled attacks while remaining predictable for placement and drive shots.
This blade offers moderate dwell time, allowing for effective spin generation on loops and serves. The wood and carbon combination creates a good pocketing effect without slowing down the shot, striking a balance between spin potential and direct speed.
T502 features medium-stiff flexibility that supports powerful offensive strokes while retaining enough give for controlled blocks and softer touches. This balanced flex pattern makes it adaptable to various playing styles and techniques.
Vibration levels are moderate, providing useful feedback without being harsh. The soft carbon layers help dampen excessive vibration, while the wood plies maintain a natural feel that keeps players connected to their shots.
Sanwei T502 offers solid construction and good value for its price point. While not a premium product, it delivers reliable performance and durability suitable for beginners to intermediate players. Minor cosmetic variations between batches are common at this level, but the core materials and playability remain consistent.
Technology
Sanwei T502 employs a hybrid '5+2' construction that layers five wood plies with two sheets of soft carbon. This design enhances speed and power for offensive play while the soft carbon aims to preserve control and ball feel typically associated with all-wood blades. The technology allows players to experience carbon benefits without the extreme stiffness or reduced feedback of harder carbon materials, creating an accessible bridge between traditional and modern blade characteristics.
Similar Blades
Sanwei Accumulator C
Sanwei Accumulator C serves as a direct successor or alternative within Sanwei's lineup, sharing similar 5+2 construction and performance characteristics. Designed for topspin and offensive play with good control, it represents an upgraded option for players who enjoy the T502's balanced approach but seek refined execution.