Weight
89g
Thickness
5.75mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
156.5x151.5
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Extra Offensive 7 Power
Yasaka Extra Offensive 7 Power is a premium 7-ply offensive blade designed for players who demand a potent mix of speed, control, and a solid feel. Its hybrid construction combines five wood layers with two inner carbon layers, enhancing stability and expanding the sweet spot for powerful, forceful strokes. The hard walnut outer veneer contributes to impressive speed, enabling fast attacks and quick transitions. Despite its offensive nature, the blade offers medium flex and excellent control, providing versatility for spin-rich shots from various distances. Its precise feel and superior value make it a standout choice for modern aggressive play.
This 7-ply blade features a symmetrical 5+2 construction with two inner carbon layers sandwiched between five wood layers. The 'innerforce' style placement keeps carbon away from the outer plies, aiming to provide carbon's power and stability while retaining a more natural wood feel and increased dwell time. Hard outer veneers contribute to speed and a crisp impact sensation.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade is consistently rated as very fast, classified as OFF+. The combination of hard outer veneers and inner carbon layers generates significant speed for powerful attacks, smashes, and fast topspins. Its speed remains accessible even from mid-distance, making it ideal for aggressive rallying where quick transitions and explosive shots are required.
Despite its high speed, the Extra Offensive 7 Power maintains good control thanks to its inner carbon construction and medium flex. This creates a solid feel and a large sweet spot that helps with precise shot placement and effective blocking. While some adjustment might be needed for delicate short game touches, most players find they can manage exchanges confidently once acclimated to its pace.
The feel is solid, crisp, and direct with a good balance of stiffness and slight flex. Hard outer veneers contribute to immediate feedback, while the inner carbon and wood construction provide enough dwell for spin generation. It delivers what many describe as a woody feel enhanced by composite reinforcement—offering clarity without being overly harsh.
Throw angle is medium-low to medium, creating powerful topspins with a penetrating trajectory ideal for aggressive play. This allows players to drive the ball with pace without sending it too high over the net, making it effective for both close-to-table and mid-distance attacks.
Dwell time sits in the medium range. The inner carbon construction and wood plies offer sufficient ball contact for generating spin, particularly on loops. While not excessively long, it provides enough engagement for players to feel the ball and control their shots effectively during rallies.
This blade offers medium flexibility. While the inner carbon layers provide power, its relative thinness and wood construction create a degree of flex that aids in spin and control, preventing it from feeling overly stiff or board-like on impact.
Vibration is well-tuned and pleasant. The carbon layers help dampen excessive harsh vibrations, resulting in a comfortable feel during play that still provides clear feedback without being jarring or numb.
Yasaka Extra Offensive 7 Power earns consistent praise for its high build quality and excellent craftsmanship. The materials feel durable and well-finished, often coming factory-sealed and lacquered. Many players find it represents outstanding value, offering premium performance at a competitive price point that belies its sophisticated construction.
Technology
Yasaka Extra Offensive 7 Power utilizes an 'innerforce' construction where two thin carbon layers are placed within the wood plies rather than directly beneath the outer veneer. This approach enhances the blade's speed and sweet spot while preserving a more traditional wood feel and dwell time. The selection of hard outer veneers like walnut, combined with carefully chosen inner wood plies and precise gluing and pressing processes, creates its balanced performance characteristics that bridge power with touch.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Ma Lin
Legendary former World Champion Ma Lin is strongly associated with the Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive, the direct predecessor to this 7 Power model. While he may not have specifically used the '7 Power' version, his success with the original blade—characterized by aggressive, fast, and precise playing style with powerful topspins and dynamic close-to-table attacks—directly influenced its development. His endorsement and competitive achievements helped establish the performance lineage that the 7 Power continues today.
Similar Blades
Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive
The Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive serves as the direct predecessor to the 7 Power. As a 5-ply all-wood blade, it's known for excellent feel and control but generally offers slightly less speed due to the absence of carbon layers. Players seeking a more wood-oriented feel with potentially more dwell time might prefer this classic model while maintaining that characteristic Yasaka offensive response.
Donic Persson Powerplay
Donic Persson Powerplay presents as a potential alternative—a 7-ply all-wood blade that offers a bit more speed and stiffness compared to typical 5-ply wood blades while retaining good control and touch. While it doesn't feature carbon like the YEO 7 Power, it's suggested for players who prefer a faster, stiffer wood blade and are looking for a comparable feel or a natural transition point in their equipment evolution.