Weight
70g
Thickness
7.4mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Yinhe T11s
Yinhe T11s is an ultra-lightweight offensive blade built for aggressive players who demand a potent mix of speed, power, and control. Its 7-ply hybrid construction centers on a thick balsa wood core, reinforced with uniaxial carbon layers and finished with limba outer plies. This design yields a remarkably light blade, typically weighing between 65 and 75 grams, which enhances swing speed and reduces fatigue during long matches. It excels in fast, close-to-the-table play, offering rapid acceleration and a generous sweet spot for consistent, precise attacking strokes. While a powerful weapon for offensive styles, its stiffness and quick rebound can be less forgiving for beginners or players heavily reliant on spin-oriented looping.
The 7-ply stack features a thick balsa core at its heart for lightness and a lively response. This core is flanked by two layers of uniaxial carbon fiber that add speed and create a stiff feel. Limba wood forms the outer plies, delivering a crisp hitting surface.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
TTSensei experts consistently rate the T11s as exceptionally fast, placing it firmly in the OFF+ category. Its carbon-reinforced construction and balsa core work together to produce a very quick rebound, enabling explosive attacking shots that pressure opponents.
Our testing shows the T11s offers good control for an offensive blade of its speed class, suitable for precise placement during aggressive play. However, its stiffness and fast rebound can make it challenging for players who rely on heavy spin or have less refined technique, particularly on backhand strokes.
The combination of balsa and carbon creates a relatively stiff and direct feel. Contact is crisp with a fast rebound, offering less dwell and a more immediate feedback compared to softer, all-wood blades.
The fast rebound and stiff nature tend to produce a medium to high throw angle, especially when paired with more flexible rubbers. This characteristic aids in generating powerful loops and drives over the net.
Due to its stiff nature and quick rebound, the T11s provides limited dwell time. This makes it less ideal for styles that depend on prolonged ball contact for heavy spin generation.
The T11s is considered a stiff blade, thanks to its carbon layers. This stiffness provides a direct, linear response that fuels its offensive power but reduces overall flexibility.
The blade transmits a moderate level of vibration. While the balsa core contributes to lightness, the carbon layers can lead to a sensation some describe as a loud or hollow feedback on impact.
Players report the T11s delivers excellent quality and performance for its price point, with a well-executed hybrid construction. The blade is generally durable, though some users note the surface can be somewhat fragile when removing rubbers.
Technology
Yinhe T11s utilizes a 7-ply composite construction engineered for extreme lightness and offensive power. The core is a thick layer of balsa wood, prized for its low weight and responsive properties. This core is reinforced on both sides by layers of uniaxial carbon fiber, which add significant stiffness and accelerate the ball's rebound off the blade. The outer plies are made from limba wood, providing a crisp, solid surface for ball contact and contributing to the blade's overall feel. This material synergy is designed to create a powerful, fast-hitting tool optimized for aggressive, speed-oriented play.
Similar Blades
Yinhe T-11+
The T11s is described as an updated iteration of the T-11 and T-11+ models. These blades share core characteristics like lightness, speed, and balsa-core construction, making them very close alternatives for players seeking an identical performance profile and feel.
Butterfly Viscaria
Many players find the T11s offers a similar crisp, high-speed offensive feel to blades like the Butterfly Viscaria, but in a significantly lighter package. It serves as a more budget-friendly option for players drawn to that powerful, direct attacking style.