Weight
80g
Thickness
6.4mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
160x152
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Yinhe T-2S
Yinhe T-2S is a hybrid offensive blade built for players who demand speed and aggressive play. Its 5-ply construction pairs three wood plies with two layers of uniaxial carbon, creating a lightweight and fast platform. This design delivers a crisp feel and enhanced stability, perfect for quick attacks, close-to-table drives, and powerful smashes. It excels for players who rely on fast blocking and continuous looping, offering a responsive foundation for dynamic, offensive table tennis.
The T-2S features a symmetrical 5-ply construction: Cypress wood outer layers, uniaxial carbon fiber layers beneath them, and a Hinoki wood core. This stack contributes to the blade's speed and rigidity from the carbon while the wood plies maintain a degree of feel and stability.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
TTSensei experts consistently rate the T-2S as a very fast blade. Its dual uniaxial carbon layers are the primary drivers, creating a platform suited for aggressive, direct play styles like powerful drives and fast breaks. This high speed is a defining characteristic, allowing players to apply significant offensive pressure.
Despite its high speed, the T-2S offers a respectable level of control. This rating indicates it remains manageable for tactical play, enabling precise placement and effective blocking. Players report that while it's an offensive tool, it doesn't sacrifice all feel, though optimal control is often achieved with softer rubber combinations.
The carbon layers and wood construction create a crisp and responsive feel. This provides direct, clear feedback upon ball contact, which enhances its suitability for fast blocking and drives where a softer, sinking sensation is less desirable.
The blade's high speed and offensive nature suggest a medium-high throw angle, which aids in generating aggressive, looping shots. Players find it helps lift the ball effectively during attack.
Our testing shows the T-2S has a medium dwell time, characteristic of carbon blades. It offers a crisp, fast hit with less dwell than an all-wood blade, which facilitates quicker exchanges and is advantageous for fast offensive play. Players seeking heavy spin generation may need to adapt their technique or rubber choice.
This is a stiff blade. The carbon layers significantly limit bending during impact, which is a typical design for offensive carbon blades focused on delivering direct power and speed rather than flex for dwell.
The dual carbon layers provide a direct, crisp feel that transmits vibrations efficiently for good feedback. The vibration level is present but controlled, contributing to the blade's sense of speed and connection. Some players note a slight increase in vibration on off-center hits.
The Yinhe T-2S is considered to be of good quality, especially for its price point. It features solid construction and reliable performance, representing the dependable equipment Yinhe is known for. While not positioned in the ultra-premium tier, it delivers excellent value and consistent manufacturing.
Technology
Yinhe T-2S utilizes a 5-ply composite construction that integrates two layers of uniaxial carbon fiber with three wood plies. This specific layering, featuring Cypress outer plies and a Hinoki core, is engineered to optimize the balance between speed, stability, and feel. Uniaxial carbon provides directional stiffness and contributes to vibration characteristics, resulting in a crisp yet controlled playing experience. The blade is positioned as an upgrade to previous models, enhancing performance for fast attack and looping play.
Similar Blades
Butterfly Schlager Carbon
Many players find the playing characteristics of the Yinhe T-2S similar to the Butterfly Schlager Carbon. Both blades are known for their high speed and offensive capabilities, making them suitable choices for aggressive players seeking a direct, powerful feel.
Butterfly Primorac Carbon
The T-2S is often discussed as an upgrade or alternative to older models that were compared to the Butterfly Primorac Carbon. It shares a similar carbon-enhanced, offensive profile geared towards players looking for a blend of speed and control.