Weight
88g
Thickness
5.7mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
160x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Yinhe M102
Yinhe M102 is an offensive blade built for players who want both speed and control. Its unique 5+2 construction uses Polyethylene Carbon (PLC) layers paired with wood to deliver powerful topspin and counter-attacks while maintaining good feel and dwell time. The comfortable Mars series handle and responsive vibration provide excellent shot feedback, making it ideal for a fast-paced, attacking game that balances power with precision.
M102 features an outer 5+2 construction with Polyethylene Carbon (PLC) layers situated directly beneath the Koto outer plies. This configuration enhances speed and stiffness, while the central Kiri and Ayous wood layers provide flexibility and feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
M102 is a very fast blade, primarily due to its outer Polyethylene Carbon (PLC) construction. Players report excellent speed capabilities, making it outstanding for offensive play, powerful loops, and decisive counter-attacks.
Despite its high speed, M102 offers a respectable level of control. This is attributed to its construction, which provides good dwell time, allowing players to feel the ball and execute controlled shots, particularly when paired with slower rubbers.
M102 delivers a pleasant, noticeable vibration that provides good feedback. The composite layers contribute to a stiffer feel than all-wood blades, but the wood plies ensure it's not overly rigid, offering a balanced engagement with the ball.
The combination of composite materials and wood plies in M102 results in a medium-high throw angle. This is beneficial for aggressive topspin shots, helping the ball clear the net easily and maintain a powerful trajectory.
Dwell time on M102 is considered good for an offensive composite blade. It allows the ball to sink in sufficiently, aiding spin generation and control, which is beneficial against harder rubbers or for a heavy topspin game.
While fast due to its composite layers, M102 possesses a good degree of flexibility. This allows for a deeper ball bite and better control on loops, generating more spin compared to extremely stiff blades and adding versatility to attacking strokes.
M102 offers a moderate level of vibration. This is not excessive but rather a positive attribute that helps players feel the ball's impact and trajectory, contributing to better shot execution.
M102 is praised for its quality, especially given its affordable price. Players report solid workmanship and finishing, with the blade feeling well-constructed. It's considered a high-value proposition in the market.
Technology
Yinhe M102 utilizes a 5+2 ply construction, innovatively combining wood with Polyethylene Carbon (PLC) fiber. The PLC material is strategically placed as an outer layer beneath the Koto wood surface to enhance speed and power, providing a stiffer feel and larger sweet spot for aggressive strokes. Inner Ayous and Kiri wood plies maintain flexibility and dwell time, balancing the composite layers' aggressive characteristics. This technology is part of Yinhe's Mars series, designed to deliver high performance at a competitive price.
Similar Blades
Yinhe V14 Pro
M102 is noted as a significant improvement over V14 Pro, being approximately 30% faster while maintaining similar dwell time. Players looking for a speed upgrade from V14 Pro while keeping comparable spin and feel might consider M102. Both are Yinhe blades offering high-performance offensive capabilities.
Butterfly Viscaria / Timo Boll ALC
M102 is often discussed as a more affordable alternative to popular Butterfly blades like Viscaria and Timo Boll ALC. While comparisons are subjective, its 5+2 composite construction and offensive focus aim for a similar playing experience, delivering high speed and spin at a lower price point.