Ma Lin Soft Carbon (Yasaka)

The Ma Lin Carbon is the blade currently used by MA Lin,who appreciates the ease with which the blade can block and loop with great power.

For an offensive blade in this category, there is remarkably little vibration thanks to the high quality of the wood and the process used to join the wood and the carbon.

As a Junior Ma Lin chose to play with a Yasaka blade. With the Yasaka Extra he found a blade not only with enough speed and power, but also with good ball 'feel', so important in returns and blocks.Together with the Yasaka technicians Ma Lin worked to develop the Ma Lin Carbon blade.

Speed: 93
Control: 75
Ply: 5+2
Weight 85 g

User reviews

Average user rating from: 4 users

Overall rating		4.2
Speed (4 ratings)		4.3
Control (4 ratings)		4.3
Hardness (4 ratings)		3.8
Weight (4 ratings)		3.1
Build quality (4 ratings)		4.0
Value for money (4 ratings)		4.4

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Written by Anonymous

Overall rating		4.0
Speed		4.0
Control		4.5
Hardness		4.5
Weight		4.0
Build quality		3.0
Value for money		4.5

Can produce good power for loop, and great for blocking as well. It feels soft on the touch, and the blade is thin enough for loop on the table. I question the built quality as I bought one from Asia and one from reputable US on-line vendor. I am sure these two paddles came from different batches, but for some reason the one from Asia has less vibration and feels softer on the touch. The one from the US is missing JTTAA imprint and Yasaka tag on the bottom of the handle. Go figure...

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Written by Anonymous

Overall rating		4.1
Speed		4.0
Control		4.0
Hardness		4.5
Weight		3.5
Build quality		4.0
Value for money		4.5

Ma Lin soft carbon is a good offensive blade with lots of control, it does not feel hard at all, but has ample power to put a fast drive. Another good aspect of this blade (unlike many carbon blade) is its relatively thin blade, make it easier to do a top spin off the bounce. At around $60, it is a great blade for medium to expert players.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

Tuesday, 04 November 2008

Written by t3h anarchist - #1 reviewer - View all my reviews

Overall rating		4.5
Speed		5.0
Control		4.5
Hardness		3.0
Weight		3.0
Build quality		4.0
Value for money		4.5

I have go to say, Yasaka Extra Offensive (Ma Lin Soft Carbon) is one the best blades i have ever used. It is soft carbon, obviously, so you get killer loops and great control at the same time.

It is one of the blades out of the many that i have tried that combines these crucial elements together. It enables you to make really fast shots, but does not compromise any control. You can make devastating angled loops that are extremely fast and loaded with spin.

I also really liked the handle. It feels very comfortable and does not cut on your palm.

This blade is definitely worth the money. Any offensive player should definitely give it a try.

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Sunday, 03 February 2008

Written by Anonymous

Overall rating		4.3
Speed		4.0
Control		4.0
Hardness		3.0
Weight		2.0
Build quality		5.0
Value for money		4.0

A very good blade. A fast controllable blade. Beautiful overall

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