MA LIN HARD CARBON

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Pretty hard
[Performance] Speed and Spin are excellent.
MA LIN HARD CARBON
MA LIN HARD CARBON MA LIN HARD CARBON

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Averages reviews points

  • Evaluation: 8.26 / 10
  • Number of review: 19
    • Speed: 8.47
    • Spin: 6.79
    • Control: 6.11

    Reviews of MA LIN HARD CARBON. Players who use Racket evaluate various points such as hardness, momentum, weight, item by item to worry, and feel at impact thoroughly.

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    Specifications

    Price
    11,000 Yen(Include tax 12,100 Yen)
    Producer
    Yasaka
    Product code
    YM-61,YM-63,YM-66
    Speed
    10+
    Control
    8+
    Touch
    hard
    Weight
    90g ± 5
    Material
    Five (two carbon) (Wood, Carbon, 7 ply wood)
    Thickness
    5.8mm
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Characterized by fast, straight-line trajectory from the combination of hard outer layers and inner carbon construction. Evaluations show a clear divide based on playing style: highly rated by aggressive front-court attackers, while difficult to master for spin-focused or finesse-oriented players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Hard racket with excellent straight trajectory and speed
    • Low spin performance unsuitable for rotation-focused techniques
    • Excellent compatibility with tacky rubbers
    • Requires muscle strength and adaptation period due to weight
    • Ideal for counters, blocks, and aggressive front-court attacks
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveAs someone with experience using hard outer-layer blades from Stiga and Yasaka, YMLHCis superior in all aspects. Perfect for sticky forehand rubbers with excellent ball feel.
    ▽ CriticalBackhand bounces too much and is difficult to control; the thick blade lacks flex, causing the ball to leave earlier than expected.

    User reviews

    • visitor

      Yotchi (Experience: More than 20 years) I think this really splits opinions

      Player reviews

      It really comes down to one phrase: "crazy bounce and flies dead straight!"

      If you want to hit drives that blast straight through, this is the best choice. Kind of reminds me of the old Tamuka Gergely?

      I love this kind of feel, so it's a huge favorite of mine. Counters and blocks land just by matching the angle, so it's super easy to use.

      That said, honestly it's not suited for people who want to attack patiently with slower, loopier drives. I think it's best to choose based on your own playing style.

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      2013/07/23
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      3
      Touch
      6

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) TENERGY 05

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Tenergy 05 FX

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    • visitor

      MIM (Experience: 11〜20 years) Exceptional

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      I've used hard outer-ply blades before, like the STIGA Intensity, Nostalgic OFF, Yasaka Ma Lin OFF, and Goyo Bio, and I like a hard outer ply. The YMLHC is the best. I tried the STIGA Nostalgic OFF, and surprisingly, it's excellent in every way. The feel is great too, which is strange considering I'm comparing a pure wood blade with a carbon blade. As far as feel goes, the STIGA Intensity might be the winner. It has a unique feel, but it's too slow for the new plastic ball.
      The YMLHC is perfect for a tacky forehand rubber. I use it untuned (straight out of the box).

      2025/12/11
      Overall
      10/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      9
      Hardness hard

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) mantra pro XH

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    • Piyami

      Piyami (Experience: 11〜20 years)

      Player reviews

      I bought this because I prefer rackets with a hard top ply.
      The ball's trajectory is straighter than with the Ma Lin Extra Special, but it's within a range you can adjust for.
      Maybe because of the inner carbon, it doesn't hold the ball too long, doesn't release it too fast, and shots don't all come out looking too uniform.

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      2024/11/03
      Overall
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
      Touch
      8
      Hardness hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) JEKYLL&HYDE V52.5

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) JEKYLL&HYDE X50.0

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    • ryu-ka001

      ryu-ka001 (Experience: 11〜20 years) Forehand is the best!

      Player reviews

      I bought this looking for a racket with a similar feel to the Ma Lin Carbon but with more bounce.
      First off, some people call it a racket that flies way too much, but I didn't find that to be the case. The bounce stayed within a controllable range, and for some reason the feel seemed soft. It bounces even without forcing your swing, so topspin rallies were easy.
      I tried a bunch of rubbers, but personally, Evolution MX-P (max thickness) on the forehand was the best. Great feel, and the bounce is more than enough. I seriously considered making this my main racket, but...

      At my skill level and with my sense of touch, the backhand had too much bounce for me to control. Maybe because the blade is thick and hard to feel flex in, the ball leaves the racket faster than I expect.

      The forehand is excellent though, so I'd recommend this to advanced players or anyone who wants to enjoy hitting hard forehands!

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      2023/10/21
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Touch
      10
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Evolution MX-P

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    • visitor

      Dendenmushi (Experience: 11〜20 years) Penhold with short pips

      Player reviews

      I switched over from the Ma Lin Extra Offensive. Compared to that, the ball flight feels straighter here. It does fly, but not endlessly so - even with pips penhold, it feels more suited to rapid-fire hitting than one big smash. The top ply is hard, so that's what's generating the flight, and the carbon doesn't seem to do much work (its presence is weak) - so in practice this racket almost feels like a hard all-wood blade. Because of that, the short game is easy to handle.
      Since there's no flex when you hit it thin, I'd recommend pairing it with a softer rubber.

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      2021/06/27
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Touch
      7
      Hardness little hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Booster SA

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Fastarc S-1

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    • visitor

      Guy likes table tennis (Experience: 2〜3 years) Outstanding stability!

      Player reviews

      Overall this racket is very stable.
      The backhand side swings easily too, so you can hit consistent drives on both wings.
      If anything, the spin is on the lower side... but if you really go for it, it grips just fine. That said, this racket is really at its strongest when it comes down to a speed battle.
      I'm having a lot of fun using it, but it's pretty heavy, so you'll need some arm strength to match. Mine comes in at 182g total. (sweat)
      Still, I really recommend it - definitely give it a try!

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      2019/09/03
      Overall
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Touch
      10
      Hardness hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Skyline 3 NEO

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza 7 Soft

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    • Every chan

      Every chan (Experience: 4〜5 years) Good for close-to-the-table play?

      Player reviews

      It bounces a lot.
      It's hard to put spin on, and the ball flies straight.
      So you have to be careful with your control.
      For playing close to the table, it's a pretty aggressive blade.
      If this same construction had a 5.6mm blade thickness, it might be an even more appealing blade.
      It's definitely not a bad blade, so if you want more bounce, give it a try.

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      2019/05/09
      Overall
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      7
      Hardness hard

      Recommended rubber (Forehand) Rakza X

      Recommended rubber (Backhand) Rakza 7 Soft

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