Hey guys, here is the translation from Gan's review of the new Jinshi KLC-9 on Douyin :
"Brothers and sisters, we’re back with another perspective video, this time focusing on the
Jinshi Chonglan KLC-9. This version of the KLC-9 features a
1.5K carbon fiber layer and a
koto surface veneer. Right from the start, you can feel the
power of this blade. It’s very well-made, and the
feedback maintains the clear, crisp feel that Jinshi Chonglan is known for. Additionally, with the blade being more
resonant, it feels like its
performance ceiling is much higher than the standard KLC.
We’ve been testing this KLC-9 since April. After several iterations and adjustments, the final version feels the most
amateur-friendly. This version strikes a great balance between
power and
resonance, and it maintains strong
power even when playing farther from the table. You don’t feel any weakness even when you’re at mid-distance. The blade
holds the ball well and provides excellent
feedback. Even when you’re pushed back, the
arc remains high, making it easy to lift low balls.
In terms of
spin capability, it’s slightly weaker compared to the version with the
08 (limba) surface veneer, but the
trajectory is more direct than the KLC, and I find it requires less effort. For
defense, thanks to the
koto surface, the blade is very
responsive and provides a solid,
firm feel without any hollow sensation. The overall
speed is high, and the
feedback is firm. The blade can
withstand heavy shots during defensive play.
The blade is neither too hard nor too soft—I think it’s perfectly balanced. I believe this
inner carbon blade with a
koto surface is more suitable for amateur players because it offers a
speed boost without being as demanding as the
08 surface. During
testing, it feels like the blade doesn’t
grip the ball as deeply as the KLC; it’s more
lightweight and
fast. This blade leans more toward a
light, resonant, and fast style. It’s not as demanding in terms of
power as the
968, but it also doesn’t have the
stiffness typically associated with blades that use a
koto surface.
During
power testing, it feels like the blade has a very high
performance ceiling, and we haven’t reached its limit yet. The
ball trajectory is similar to the
Sun Yingsha blade—it’s more direct and fast, which puts a lot of pressure on the opponent during
defense. In terms of
control, the blade is stable, without excessive
rebound, and the
feedback is clear. If you feel that the KLC series lacks
power, I highly recommend trying the KLC-9—you might be pleasantly surprised.
In summary, the
Jinshi Chonglan KLC-9, as a standard model, offers
power that exceeds its price tag. Its structure is based on the
301, with a
koto surface veneer. I think many manufacturers could learn from this structure rather than focusing on the
968, as the
301 structure provides better
responsiveness and is more suitable for amateur players. The
spin capability is also sufficient. For a standard model priced at
430 yuan, I think it’s definitely worth trying, as there are few blades in the
400-yuan range that offer this level of
power. It combines a great
feel with excellent
feedback.
That’s it for this video. If you’re interested, feel free to give this blade a try. Thanks for watching until the end."
FYI :
- "08面材" (08 miàn cái)in Chinese:
- "08" I believe is a common shorthand used by blade manufacturers (like Jinshi) to denote Limba wood for the outer ply.
- "面材" (miàn cái) translates to "surface veneer" or "outer ply."
- Why "08"?
- AI Replies : "Many Chinese brands use numerical codes to label materials (e.g., "05" for Koto, "08" for Limba). This avoids confusion with generic terms and streamlines technical specs." Can someone confirms ?
- So, I guess "08 surface" = Limba wood outer ply.
If you are interested I can provide more Gan's or chinese review translations (I work in AI so that helps a lot lol)
