Yasaka Goiabao 5
See also: After the introduction in China market during the winter 2015 the blade GOIABAO 5 is now ready also for the European and the US market. The word GOIABAO has the meaning "nice wood" - a very suitable name for this elegant blade with top level play-ing characteristics. GOIABAO 5 is a fast 5-ply blade with a hard outer veneer and a relatively thick middle veneer. The second veneer is hand selected Scandinavian pine. GOIABAO 5 has a sealer from the factory for easy rubber removal when needed.
Yasaka Goiabao 5 - Chinese Penhold
Speed: 92
Control: 63
Plies: 5
Weight: 90g
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Pros
- The blade offers excellent control and speed, working particularly well with Hurricane 3 on the forehand. The wood texture is also appreciated for its aesthetic appeal.
- The Yasaka Goiabao 5 is praised for its speed, spin, control, and high throw angle. It's considered a great all-wood blade for beginner to intermediate players and is appreciated for its affordability.
- The blade is described as fast, controlled, and elegant. It's suitable for attacking and looping at any distance, with a medium-large sweet spot. It's also considered a good value for money, rivaling higher-priced blades with the same wood composition.
Cons
- The blade may feel a bit lackluster when paired with Skyline, suggesting it may be less bouncy compared to Hurricane. It's recommended to purchase a bouncy rubber for this blade.
- The blade is considered a bit too bouncy, which may require some adjustment for short games. Despite this, it's still considered one of the most controlled blades.
- The blade is described as hard and stiff, which may not be to everyone's liking. It's suggested that it pairs better with softer sponge rubbers. Additionally, it's noted to be slightly head-heavy with thick rubbers.
Reviews of Yasaka Goiabao 5 (24)
Used to have a JTTAA YEO Cpen. after learning the basic strokes, always thought that YEO is a bit too flimsy for the 40+ plastic ball.
Goiabao 5, compared to YEO is a bit stiffer and faster, which make playing from medium distance easier while still maintaining the control and feeling to play 3rd ball/close to table thanks to the all-wood plies. The only downside is it is a bit more bouncy while serving/playing short, but the difference is negligible.
I think of it as a direct upgrade from YEO, kind of similar to STIGA Rosewood 5, to play more comfortably in the 40+ era. If you like the feeling of a 5-ply wooden blade, this blade can never go wrong.
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