MA LIN SOFT CARBON [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin are excellent.
MA LIN SOFT CARBON
MA LIN SOFT CARBON MA LIN SOFT CARBON

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.42 / 10
  • Number of review: 26
    • Speed: 7.5
    • Spin: 8.38
    • Control: 8.69

    MA LIN SOFT CARBON has the same outer veneer as the famous EXTRA blade. Its medium soft characteristics is appreciated by players who want increased ball feel.

    In SOFT CARBON Yasaka is using a special, very thin Carbon fibre to improve the speed and enlarge the Sweet-spot.

    Together with the thicker wooden middle veneer it gives good power.

    The combination of the “power part” (carbon+thicker middle veneer) and the softer outer veneer makes Ma Lin SOFT CARBON the perfect choice for power players who need a good ball feel for best performance

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    Specifications

    Price
    10,000 Yen(Include tax 11,000 Yen)
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    YM-11,YM-13,YM-16
    Speed
    92
    Control
    83
    Weight
    87g
    Material
    Five wood +2 sheets carbon (7 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.7mm

    Players use MA LIN SOFT CARBON

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    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Valued for its long-standing reliability and ease of use, while featuring subtle carbon characteristics similar to 5-ply wood. Well-reviewed by control-focused beginners to intermediate players and rotation-priority Chinese-style players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Soft hitting feel and excellent usability for all skill levels
    • Exceptional stability in technical shots and drives at net
    • Rotation-focused with good ball retention and accuracy
    • Excellent compatibility with high-performance rubbers like Tenergy
    • Not suitable for speed-focused players; weight selection is crucial
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveEven after 15+ years since release, the hitting feel remains remarkably comfortable. Despite trying various rackets, players consistently return to this model. It maximizes modern high-performance rubber potential and provides outstanding stability during intense rallies and against unusual surfaces.
    ▽ CriticalNot ideal for speed-oriented players, as light shots tend to float. The thick grip may make backhand shots difficult for players who rely heavily on backhand play.

    User reviews

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    • Masoppu

      Masoppu

      Player reviews

      Among carbon blades, this one has a soft feel and makes it easy to hit fast topspin drives.
      I switched from a soft 5-ply blade, so at first it felt hard and the ball left the racket quickly, but I got used to it with no problems.
      On the other hand, compared to a 5-ply, the ball leaves faster, so I felt less affected by the opponent's spin on receives and blocks.
      That said, a 5-ply makes it easier to put spin on the ball, so this might not suit people who rely heavily on loops.
      It's very easy to hit flat shots and smashes with.
      I think it's a blade with a good balance of offense and defense.

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      2015/12/20
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza 7

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) X-Tend HS

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    • visitor

      Origin Reverse-side strokes land well!

      Player reviews

      Backhand drives and chiquita, which I used to struggle with, started going in easily!

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      2015/11/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • God of the net in

      God of the net in (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Very easy to hit!

      Player reviews

      Tenergy matches really well with this blade.
      Personally, putting Tenergy on it is quite a bit better than the Innerforce series or the Timo Boll series,
      though of course preference varies from person to person...

      The first good point is
      it holds the ball incredibly well.
      I think this is the best I've experienced among all the blades I've used.
      And it's not that speed suffers — it still makes good use of the carbon to produce a decent amount of speed too.

      The second good point is
      that the ball goes exactly where you aim it.
      Maybe thanks to the soft feel and good ball-holding, when you put spin on a drive it traces a nice arc and lands right where you're aiming.
      This consistency is really reassuring to have in a match.

      Good ball-holding and the ball going where you aim —
      thanks to these two qualities, it's become a really great blade.
      I definitely recommend giving it a try!

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      2015/11/27
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Tenergy 05 FX

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 05 FX

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    • visitor

      Kite (Experience: Less than a year) A racket that's easy to control

      Player reviews

      I'm still in my first year of junior high, and I was trying to buy the Ma Lin Extra Offensive,
      but since only the soft carbon version was available, I ended up buying that instead.
      This blade matches with pretty much any rubber
      and is easy to control.
      The handle is thick so it's not really suited for Japanese hands,
      but if you sand it down a bit you'll get used to it eventually.

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      2015/01/12
      Overall
      6/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Touch
      4

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza 7 Soft

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza 7 Soft

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    • visitor

      Yotchi (Experience: ６〜１０ years)

      Player reviews

      Being a soft carbon blade, it has good bounce but is still easy to control.

      That said, the Ma Lin Extra Offensive is easier to control, so if you like carbon blades but prioritize control, I'd recommend this one.

      Stops and flicks are far easier to do than with the Ma Lin Carbon. But when it comes to how easy countering is, I'd say the Ma Lin Carbon has the edge.

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      2013/08/23
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Touch
      7
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