What the heck is 'built-in' and 'position' on table tennis blades?
Many novice ball players don't understand the difference between 'built-in' and 'position' when referring to table tennis blades. They also don't understand their performance characteristics and differences. Today, Baixiang will do a simple introduction.
Outer Blue Fang Carbon Structure
As shown above, it is the table tennis blade with an outer structure. Through the picture, we can clearly see that in this classic 5-layer wood + 2-layer carbon fiber structure, the fiber layer is located beneath the wood and above the power layer. The fiber layer is closer to the surface, so ball players call it the 'positional structure'. This structure is most common with Yunmu large core. The classic Butterfly Viscaria is a representative of the outer structure. This structure is generally harder, with good leverage, fast speed, good backhand and forehand contact, and good defense. However, it's not easy to penetrate the ball, and the ability to create spin and arc on the forehand is relatively weaker, resulting in a less full arc at long distances. For most amateur players, this structure is suitable for those who prefer fast attack and leverage. For high-level players or professionals with good power output and fast speed, the excellent rapid contact capability and stiff defense of the outer fiber are also very popular.
Inner Yellow Fang Carbon
The inner structure, as shown above, refers to the fiber layer being located between the large core and the power layer, and buried deeper. This structure is generally with Ayus large core combined with resilient yellow carbon fiber. Its characteristics are: when hitting the ball with small power, the feel is towards pure wood, with good control, good small ball control, and good ball holding. When hitting the ball with great power, the fiber layer stores energy, with excellent power and arc. It is a perfect combination of loop and fast attack, which is ideal for amateur players who want to play loop and fast attack, or those who play loop on both sides. A notable product is the Hongxihui Crazy Dragon Five series, with powerful bottom, beautiful arc, easy to control, and built-in arc at medium and long distances. It's a rare masterpiece. Suitable for loop combined with fast attack or friends who play loop on both sides.
