Customer review for Sanwei V5 Pro

Review by mr_pips (Verified Customer) for Sanwei V5 Pro on March 17, 2024

Blade is very fast, but not without a decent measure of control. Can’t imagine why it is rated “Allround” or “Offensive -“. Paired with the right rubber for you, the blade is sheer joy to wield at mid- to long-distance from the table. For me, boosted B’fly Rozena adds huge spin to the blade’s speed on forehands, and soft Donic S-3 controls (and varies) the pace from the backhand side. While the feeling does provide less feedback than, for example, a B’fly Innerforce blade, it is a different kind of “touch”. Happily, player adjustment is rapid, especially if you remember to let the setup help do the work, not just your speed of stroke. The V5 rewards proper stroke technique as well as any I’ve used (and there have been many). Forget to use reasonable technique, and you won’t be happy. Employ solid technique, and your opponent will be very unhappy! In a way, that suggests blade should be put in the hands of newbies who have mastered stroke basics and are ready to advance; since employment of proper technique is rewarded so greatly, it is strongly reenforced. Oh yeah, the cost… As a long-time equipment junkie, I judge the V5 to be a superb best-bang-for-the-buck blade for players ready to step up their attacking game. Just an all-wood blade, you say? I don’t care; THIS all-wood blade just works!

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