Weight
85g
Thickness
9mm
Plies
1-ply
Head Size
165x138
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Custom
Balance
Balanced
Yagyu
Yasaka Yagyu V is a classic Japanese penhold blade crafted from a single ply of premium Hinoki cypress wood. Renowned for its exceptional stability and maneuverability, it's an ideal choice for players transitioning to penhold or seeking a forgiving yet potent all-round blade. The rounded corners enhance user-friendliness and control, allowing for precise shot-making. With a fast speed rating, medium feel, and high control, it offers versatile performance for both offensive and defensive play.
Yasaka Yagyu V features a simple yet effective construction of a single ply of 100% Hinoki wood. This traditional approach allows the natural properties of the wood to dominate the playing characteristics, offering a distinct feel and responsiveness.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Yagyu V is rated as a fast blade, indicating strong potential for generating pace on shots. This speed stems from the single-ply Hinoki construction, which facilitates good energy transfer and makes it suitable for offensive play.
Despite its fast rating, Yagyu V excels in control, thanks to its single-ply Hinoki composition and rounded design. This high control allows players to place the ball accurately and execute various strokes with confidence, making it versatile for all-round play.
The blade offers a medium feel, providing a comfortable, enveloping sensation that players find addictive. The soft feel of the cypress wood delivers good feedback without being overly harsh.
The combination of Hinoki wood and the fast nature of the blade suggests a medium-high throw angle, which can be advantageous for generating aggressive shots with good trajectory.
The single-ply Hinoki construction typically provides good dwell time, allowing for significant spin to be imparted on the ball. While not exceptionally long, it offers enough to grip the ball effectively for controlled offensive strokes.
While classified as fast, Yagyu V's single-ply Hinoki construction provides a degree of flexibility. This allows for a more forgiving feel and contributes to its control and spin-generating capabilities.
Single-ply Hinoki blades generally offer a moderate level of vibration feedback, allowing players to feel the ball's impact without being overly jarring. Yagyu V falls within this range, providing a good connection to the ball.
Yagyu V is constructed using premium Hinoki wood, known for its quality and desirable playing characteristics. Its solid, single-ply construction and Japanese craftsmanship contribute to its perceived durability and consistent performance.
Technology
Yasaka Yagyu V embodies a time-honored tradition in table tennis blade manufacturing, utilizing a single-ply construction from premium Hinoki cypress wood. This minimalist approach emphasizes the natural characteristics of the wood, renowned for its lightness, strength, and resonant properties. The rounded shape of the blade's head is a deliberate design choice, enhancing maneuverability and control, particularly for the intricate movements required in Japanese penhold play. Each blade is meticulously crafted in Japan, upholding a standard of quality and precision synonymous with Japanese sporting goods.
Similar Blades
Yasaka Yagyu Gold
Yasaka Yagyu Gold is a discontinued variant of the Yagyu line, also made from a single ply of Hinoki wood. It shares the same core characteristics of stability and all-round playability as the Yagyu V. The Gold model was noted for its fine Kiso hinoki and a balance of offense and defense, suggesting a similar playing experience.
Yasaka Yagyu III
Yasaka Yagyu III is a 3-ply Hinoki wood blade, distinct from the single-ply Yagyu V. While it shares the Yagyu name and Japanese penhold focus, its 3-ply construction results in a stiffer feel and very low dwell time, making it more suitable for flat-hitting and blocking. Yagyu V, with its single ply, offers more dwell time and a softer feel, making it more versatile for spin-based play.