Weight
84g
Thickness
5.35mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Allround 40
Yasaka Allround 40 is a 5-ply all-wood blade crafted in Sweden, designed for players who value versatility. It combines a hard outer veneer with Scandinavian and soft center veneers to deliver a balanced mix of power and control. This construction provides a medium-hard feel with excellent ball feedback, making it ideal for players who blend mid-distance topspin with precise close-table attacks. It's a reliable choice for developing technique or executing a well-rounded offensive strategy.
The 5-ply all-wood construction features a hard outer veneer for power, Scandinavian veneers for a balanced feel, and a soft center veneer for enhanced dwell time and control. This combination creates a blade that is faster than traditional all-round designs while maintaining excellent ball feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Yasaka Allround 40 is considered faster than traditional all-round blades. Our testing shows a speed rating that supports effective offensive shots, including dynamic topspin play, making it capable for an attacking game while remaining manageable.
With a high control rating, the Allround 40 offers excellent maneuverability and precision. This allows players to place shots accurately, execute delicate touch shots, and maintain consistency during rallies, making it highly suitable for an all-round, controlled game.
The blade delivers a hard, elastic touch primarily from its outer veneer, yet it provides a nice feeling and good ball feedback, especially during loops. It transmits very little vibration, offering a direct and crisp sensation.
The blend of speed and dwell time suggests a medium-high throw angle, ideal for generating aggressive topspin shots with a good arc while still allowing for precise and controlled ball placement.
The combination of a soft center veneer and hard outer layers creates good dwell time, allowing for effective spin generation on serves and loops, which players find beneficial for their topspin game.
While possessing a hard feel, the blade offers a medium level of flexibility. This slight give aids in looping and provides a good blend of power for drives and touch for controlled shots.
The blade is characterized by having near to no vibrations, providing a hard, elastic, and very direct feel that many players prefer for clear feedback from ball contact.
Yasaka is renowned for high-quality manufacturing, and the Allround 40 reflects this with consistent feel and reliable performance. Players report a dependable build quality that contributes to its reputation for excellent craftsmanship and consistency in play.
Technology
Yasaka Allround 40 utilizes a traditional 5-ply all-wood construction, showcasing the brand's long-standing expertise in blade manufacturing. The design philosophy focuses on blending speed with control through strategic veneer selection and layering. It combines a hard outer veneer with Scandinavian and soft center veneers, engineered to enhance ball feel and dwell time for spin-oriented play. This construction provides a modern feel suitable for the 40mm ball, offering a more dynamic experience than older, slower all-wood blades while retaining the tactile feedback players love.
Similar Blades
Yasaka Extra Offensive
The Yasaka Extra Offensive is a frequent comparison. Both are 5-ply all-wood blades, but the Extra Offensive is generally considered a notch faster. They share a similar construction and feel, with the Extra Offensive having a slightly thicker middle ply for more speed, while the Allround 40 offers a bit more flexibility and is often noted as better for short game control.
Stiga Allround Classic
The Stiga Allround Classic is a benchmark for all-round blades. While the Yasaka Allround 40 is designed to be faster, both are praised for their control and good feel. Many players find the Yasaka Allround 40 offers a nicer feel on loops and consider its speed closer to the Stiga Allround Classic WRB than the original classic model.