Yasaka Inner Carbon Blades

[Doralikesmath]

Could anyone tell me the differences between those Yasaka inner carbon blades?
- Atletico Power Pro/Non Pro
- Alnade Inner
- Reinforce AC
- Resonate Al/Gl
Basically, the Atletico Power is not available in my country, so I'm wondering if any other blade is a rebranded Atletico for non-China market.

 

[M.Hoang]

hello, iam from vietnam too, so if you want to know more inf, inbox me.
for all blades of your list, i have played with reinforce AC and resonate AI.
To easy understanding, i compare with ALC blade of butterfly.
The handle thickness: reinforce AC < ALC < AI , i think ALC handle is the most comfortable to change BH <-> FH, but the handle of AI is exceptable, i little bit more easy for BH
Speed: AC < ALC < AI, AI is inner but thicker than ALC and AC, AI is so good to play at far distance
Feeling: AC ~ ALC > AI, i think AI is hardest because of the thickness

 

[turbozed]

I posted in the Atletico Power thread a video where a Japanese reviewer stated that the Resonate AI is exactly the same blade as the Atletico Power except for visual style. Yasaka says the Resonate AI is thicker by 0.2mm but maybe that's either not the case or not noticeable to the reviewer.

 

[M.Hoang]

I posted in the Atletico Power thread a video where a Japanese reviewer stated that the Resonate AI is exactly the same blade as the Atletico Power except for visual style. Yasaka says the Resonate AI is thicker by 0.2mm but maybe that's either not the case or not noticeable to the reviewer.

This is the video, if it's true, i have a great bargain

 

[turbozed]

This is the video, if it's true, i have a great bargain

You're the first person I've seen online that has the Resonate AI. I'm planning on buying one here in Tokyo in the next few days just because I trust the Japanese reviewer.

Can you give me your thoughts on the blade? How does it compare to other more popular blades you've tried?

 

[M.Hoang]

You're the first person I've seen online that has the Resonate AI. I'm planning on buying one here in Tokyo in the next few days just because I trust the Japanese reviewer.

Can you give me your thoughts on the blade? How does it compare to other more popular blades you've tried?

i have just show some thing about my opinion on the 2nd comment, so you can choise one of your blades that you have play before, i would say more

 

[turbozed]

i have just show some thing about my opinion on the 2nd comment, so you can choise one of your blades that you have play before, i would say more

I don't have an Innerforce ALC unfortunately. I've handled a Viscaria and find it a bit too fast (maybe that was because it had fast rubbers on it). I'm looking for something with a bit more clear feel and maybe just slightly more powerful on medium shots than my Sanwei 75 Inner. Will be using harder Chinese rubbers. Also how is the build quality and finishing of the blade compared to Nittaku and Butterfly?

I can understand Vietnamese so if it's easier to write in Vietnamese then please do!

 

[piligrim]

I don't have an Innerforce ALC unfortunately. I've handled a Viscaria and find it a bit too fast (maybe that was because it had fast rubbers on it). I'm looking for something with a bit more clear feel and maybe just slightly more powerful on medium shots than my Sanwei 75 Inner. Will be using harder Chinese rubbers. Also how is the build quality and finishing of the blade compared to Nittaku and Butterfly?

I can understand Vietnamese so if it's easier to write in Vietnamese then please do!

If Sanwei 75 inner too slow maybe just take 75 outer?

 

[M.Hoang]

I don't have an Innerforce ALC unfortunately. I've handled a Viscaria and find it a bit too fast (maybe that was because it had fast rubbers on it). I'm looking for something with a bit more clear feel and maybe just slightly more powerful on medium shots than my Sanwei 75 Inner. Will be using harder Chinese rubbers. Also how is the build quality and finishing of the blade compared to Nittaku and Butterfly?

I can understand Vietnamese so if it's easier to write in Vietnamese then please do!

so happy that an american could understand vietnamese, but for all people at here i will try to write english if Vis is too fast with you, i think resonate AI is a little bit hard to control, but you can use a softer rubber. Now iam use G1 max for FH and ten 05 1.9 for BH. I think you could try 1.9 thick sponge to easy control

 

[Kalaspuffen]

I posted in the Atletico Power thread a video where a Japanese reviewer stated that the Resonate AI is exactly the same blade as the Atletico Power except for visual style. Yasaka says the Resonate AI is thicker by 0.2mm but maybe that's either not the case or not noticeable to the reviewer.

I think you're both right and wrong. There is a difference between Atletico Power / Power Pro, the biggest is thickness, also the handles by size and therefore maybe weight?
Resonate AI is more like Atletico Power Pro rather than Atleticp Power, I felt like Atletico Power Pro was more balanced towards the handle while AI felt more headheavy, my 10 cent-guess lands on that the thicker handle on "APP" makes the difference. Also "APP" is really good looking. Love the lenses!

While APP is also a powerhouse, I'm really curious about AP, thinner core so maybe a well needed boost in control, at least for me! Will have one to try soon

 

[turbozed]

Well curiosity got the best of me and I bought a Resonate AI. It was on super sale in Tokyo for $80 (retail $125) so I took the plunge.

Tested the frequency of my blade at the store and it came in at 1485 hz. Then I tested the frequency of an Atletico Power at the store and it also came in at 1485 hz. This seems support the idea that the two blades are similar in construction. Could be coincidence I suppose.

Comparing the two blades, both have chunky handles but the Atletico Power felt thicker in the hand. Maybe I'll take pictures of the handle butts next time. The Atletico Power's finishing is clearly superior with finer sanding and more velvety feel, especially on the blade face (which I guess doesn't make too much of a difference). The Resonate AI has better finishing than Yinhe and Sanwei blades for sure, and is on par with my Nittaku Ludeack (but not the Acoustic). The Atletico Power finishing is as good as any Butterfly or higher end Nittaku blade I've seen.

 

[job59]

Maybe you like to get in contact with the producer of Yasaka blades? I found the address inside the selling box, and they replied very friendly. From Sweden.

Olle Glad
Wood House AB
0140-56400 | [email protected]
https://www.shott.se/

 

[kevin.c]

Well curiosity got the best of me and I bought a Resonate AI. It was on super sale in Tokyo for $80 (retail $125) so I took the plunge.

Tested the frequency of my blade at the store and it came in at 1485 hz. Then I tested the frequency of an Atletico Power at the store and it also came in at 1485 hz. This seems support the idea that the two blades are similar in construction. Could be coincidence I suppose.

Comparing the two blades, both have chunky handles but the Atletico Power felt thicker in the hand. Maybe I'll take pictures of the handle butts next time. The Atletico Power's finishing is clearly superior with finer sanding and more velvety feel, especially on the blade face (which I guess doesn't make too much of a difference). The Resonate AI has better finishing than Yinhe and Sanwei blades for sure, and is on par with my Nittaku Ludeack (but not the Acoustic). The Atletico Power finishing is as good as any Butterfly or higher end Nittaku blade I've seen.

Looking forward to hearing from you on your review of the new resonate AI blade

 

[turbozed]

Looking forward to hearing from you on your review of the new resonate AI blade

Finally got a chance to play with the Resonate AI for a few hours and I'm very impressed.

This thing is clearly my fastest blade, but I'm also getting more balls on the table at the same time. I was able to hit a lot more impressive shots, some that actually surprised me with the quality.

It doesn't feel as woody as my Sanwei 75 Inner blade, but it doesn't feel quite as synthetic as outer carbon blades I've hit with. It's like somewhere in the middle where my low power and medium power shots are a bit faster and harder to punish, but there's still similar control in short game.

I don't know how this blade is significantly faster and also more consistent at the same time. As an example, I've been practicing hitting BH topspins from my hand into a bowl across the room just to improve my feeling. Out of 40 balls, I usually get 20 into the bowl. I've been doing for like a week with my old blade. The first time I used the Resonate AI, I was able to get 30 out of 40 balls to hit the inside of the bowl. And the BH drive had more spin and speed. So my hit rate improved 50% using the blade for the first time versus using one the blade I've used for the past 6 months.

I think I can feel the ball on the rubber better with the Resonate AI than with my Sanwei 75. I don't know the physics or reasoning behind this but it's the only thing I can think of. Same rubbers on both blades (LAC FH and Rxton 3 Blue on the BH). Maybe the sweet spot is bigger?

I'll be doing some training with my coach tomorrow so I'll get a better impression after doing the usual drills.

 

[kevin.c]

Finally got a chance to play with the Resonate AI for a few hours and I'm very impressed.

This thing is clearly my fastest blade, but I'm also getting more balls on the table at the same time. I was able to hit a lot more impressive shots, some that actually surprised me with the quality.

It doesn't feel as woody as my Sanwei 75 Inner blade, but it doesn't feel quite as synthetic as outer carbon blades I've hit with. It's like somewhere in the middle where my low power and medium power shots are a bit faster and harder to punish, but there's still similar control in short game.

I don't know how this blade is significantly faster and also more consistent at the same time. As an example, I've been practicing hitting BH topspins from my hand into a bowl across the room just to improve my feeling. Out of 40 balls, I usually get 20 into the bowl. I've been doing for like a week with my old blade. The first time I used the Resonate AI, I was able to get 30 out of 40 balls to hit the inside of the bowl. And the BH drive had more spin and speed. So my hit rate improved 50% using the blade for the first time versus using one the blade I've used for the past 6 months.

I think I can feel the ball on the rubber better with the Resonate AI than with my Sanwei 75. I don't know the physics or reasoning behind this but it's the only thing I can think of. Same rubbers on both blades (LAC FH and Rxton 3 Blue on the BH). Maybe the sweet spot is bigger?

I'll be doing some training with my coach tomorrow so I'll get a better impression after doing the usual drills.

Awesome. What's the weight of your AI blade? How's the spin and arc of the balls?

 

[turbozed]

Awesome. What's the weight of your AI blade? How's the spin and arc of the balls?

88g. Arc is lower and longer than the Sanwei Inner 75. Seems to find the end of the table whether it's hit medium or hard power.

One thing might be an issue is that the handle is very chunky. Thickest handle I've ever used. I like it but if you have smaller hands it might not be ideal.

 

[kevin.c]

Good weight, I love chunky handles where my tmxi pro is 26mm. I'm hoping that the flared handle is as chunky as the yasaka masamune which is one of the thickest that I've used. Looking fwd to hearing more from you on the reviews of this blade.

 

[kevin.c]

88g. Arc is lower and longer than the Sanwei Inner 75. Seems to find the end of the table whether it's hit medium or hard power.

One thing might be an issue is that the handle is very chunky. Thickest handle I've ever used. I like it but if you have smaller hands it might not be ideal.

I've just received this blade, 87gm. Any suggestions for the rubber combinations for this blade? I've just got a yasaka rising dragon 2 and nittaku hammond z2 special (softer version). Might end up testing with the 2 rubbers.

 

[turbozed]

I've just received this blade, 87gm. Any suggestions for the rubber combinations for this blade? I've just got a yasaka rising dragon 2 and nittaku hammond z2 special (softer version). Might end up testing with the 2 rubbers.

It feels fast for me with Loki Arthur China and Rxton 3 Blue. I'm sticking with Chinese and low tension rubbers for now.

I'd imagine the Rising Dragon will be fine but the Z2 might be super fast. But like I mentioned I feel like I increased both speed and control compared to my old blade. Maybe it's got a bigger sweet spot or a more clear feel. Or maybe it's from the more stable grip with the handle.

Let me know how tension rubber feels. I might buy another one to test rubber on and probably will be putting a Vega pro on the BH of it.

 

[kevin.c]

It feels fast for me with Loki Arthur China and Rxton 3 Blue. I'm sticking with Chinese and low tension rubbers for now.

I'd imagine the Rising Dragon will be fine but the Z2 might be super fast. But like I mentioned I feel like I increased both speed and control compared to my old blade. Maybe it's got a bigger sweet spot or a more clear feel. Or maybe it's from the more stable grip with the handle.

Let me know how tension rubber feels. I might buy another one to test rubber on and probably will be putting a Vega pro on the BH of it.

thanks, haven't got the chance to test it yet but just did bounce test with the blade, fairly high pitched and fast. The blade doesn't look to be sealed out of factory. Did you seal the blade with varnish?