Weight
90g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
156x150
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Yinhe Pro 05
Yinhe Pro 05 is an offensive table tennis blade designed for players seeking a balance of speed, control, and spin. Its 5+2 ply construction with inner Kevlar-Carbon (KLC) layers provides a softer feel and enhanced dwell time, making it ideal for loop-based attacks. Limba outer veneers and an Ayous core contribute to a balanced performance, allowing for both powerful strikes and controlled returns. It generates significant power during offensive strokes while maintaining a wood-like feel during softer play, offering a similar experience to premium inner-fiber blades at a more accessible price point.
The 5+2 construction features Limba outer plies for a grippy surface and softer feel, Ayous for the mid-layers and core, and two inner layers of Kevlar-Carbon (KLC) fiber. This placement provides enhanced dwell time and a wood-like feel during passive play, while delivering significant power during offensive strokes.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Yinhe Pro 05 is an offensive blade with a good speed rating. While not the fastest carbon blade, it provides sufficient speed for offensive attacks, especially when powered through. Players report it is quite fast, comparable to the Pro 01, and offers a good burst of speed when exerting power, making it suitable for players who want pace without sacrificing too much feel.
Yinhe Pro 05 is highly praised for its control. This exceptional control is attributed to its inner KLC construction, which provides a softer feel and excellent dwell time, allowing for precise placement and manipulation of the ball. While some players note a slight decrease in control compared to the Pro 01 or minor issues with clarity in very soft shots, the overall consensus is that it offers superior control for an offensive blade, making it very forgiving.
Yinhe Pro 05 provides a medium-soft, wood-like sensation during passive play due to its inner KLC structure. This softer feel enhances dwell time and touch, allowing players to feel connected to the ball. However, it can feel harder and bouncier than expected when engaging in more powerful strokes, offering a dynamic response.
The blade typically produces a medium-high throw angle, which is beneficial for executing powerful topspin shots with a high arc. This characteristic, combined with its dwell time, allows for effective, spin-heavy loops that are difficult for opponents to return.
The blade offers a medium to medium-high dwell time, significantly enhanced by its inner Kevlar-Carbon layers. This extended contact allows players to impart more spin and maintain better control during loops and sensitive shots, contributing to a more engaging feel and a higher, arcing trajectory on powerful strokes.
Yinhe Pro 05 has medium flexibility. It offers a good amount of flex for spin generation and dwell time, while the inner KLC layers provide enough underlying stiffness for powerful offensive shots. This balance makes it suitable for a wide range of offensive styles, from controlled looping to more direct attacks.
The KLC material used in the construction is noted for its ability to reduce vibration. This results in a relatively low vibration feel for the Pro 05, contributing to a more comfortable, dampened sensation and better ball control, especially on softer shots and blocks.
The build quality of Yinhe Pro 05 is consistently rated as good to very good. Our experts note the blade is well-constructed with good finishing, often requiring minimal sanding of the edges. This attention to detail and material quality contributes to its reliability and consistent performance on the table, offering excellent value.
Technology
Yinhe Pro 05 features a distinctive 5+2 ply construction, integrating two layers of Kevlar-Carbon Fiber (KLC) internally. This 'innerforce' style technology places the carbon layers beneath the surface plies to enhance dwell time and provide a softer, more wood-like feel during passive play. When more force is applied, the KLC layers engage to deliver significant power and responsiveness. The outer Limba plies offer good grip, while the Ayous core and mid-layers ensure balanced characteristics. This construction bridges traditional all-wood feel with modern composite power.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Wei Shihao
Wei Shihao, a former Croatian national team player, has endorsed Yinhe Pro-05. This suggests the blade aligns with his offensive, loop-driven playing style, benefiting from the Pro 05's balance of speed, control, and spin-generating capabilities for aggressive play.
Similar Blades
DHS Hurricane Long 5 (W968)
Yinhe Pro 05 is frequently cited as playing similarly to the DHS Hurricane Long 5. Both blades feature an inner-fiber construction designed for offensive, loop-oriented play, offering a comparable feel and performance. The Pro 05 serves as a more accessible alternative for players seeking those characteristics.
Butterfly Innerforce Layer Harimoto ALC
Yinhe Pro 05 is also compared to the Butterfly Innerforce Layer Harimoto ALC due to its similar inner KLC construction and playing style. Both aim to provide a wood-like feel with enhanced dwell time and spin potential, making the Pro 05 a viable and more budget-friendly alternative.