Barwell Fleet Clone ? by Yinhe

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   Just for sharing..Bought this recently, don't think this model is widely available. It does look like Barwell Fleet clone. Cost me less than sgd$45 from Taobao : )
Model: Yinhe D-601 
Composite: 7 Plywood +2 Glass Fiber
Thickness: Approx. 6.3mm 
Weight: approx. 88 gram (My blade weight 92 gram)
Style: Offensive
There is also the D-701 model, which comes with 7W. 

It comes with the usual Yinhe flimsy packaging. The blade is also strink wrap. On the blade face print, it indicated that this is made for a province team. Top ply seems to be walnut... 
Finishing looks average. The handle look terrible...

Just glued with Rhyzm n T05FX... will try tmr. 

PS: Don't think I can make any comparison to Barwell Fleet since I did not own one : )

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Initial impression on using D601, after using it for 2 hours, over some practises and games (single and doubles).
Weight for whole setup is 191 gram. Blade glued with sponge side tape, else it should be around 190 gram : )

D601 was very easy to use, I could pick it up quite easily. Before this, I was using Infinity VPS and Blue Feather (similiar to Viscaria composite, before Infinity). Will try to compare them later if I have the time...  

Near table, placing and control was super. FH to FH and BH to BH drill is quite easy. My friend feedback that the hitting sound a bit loud, not sure whether it is due to the rubber or glue. On smashes, reasonable fast. My near table loop tend to land just out of the table...

Mid table, I like it here. It has the power for mid table game. Feel more powerful compare to infinity. Away from table loop is nice and landed on the table easier.
The glass fiber seems to have some dampering effect... Don't really vibrate, but yet you can still feel some feebdack. 

Will compare Infinity and Blue Feather side by side next week.

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Impression after using it for a few more session... 

I've also settled with Rhyzm on FH and T05FX on BH, after trying a few games.

Returning top spin ball was a breeze. With my blade close and sweeping stroke, my return ball was fast and low. If I were to use BF, the ball would have fly off the table most of the time.
Control and placement of ball feels more accurate using this blade.. 

Speed: Blue Feather >> D601 > Infinity

Feel: Flex and fast when you apply force, yet some dampering effect when block...  
(need to test further on the comparison to Infinity) BF is definitely stiffer compare to D601 and Infinity.

Edited by Antiq - 06/16/2015 at 12:45pm

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Antiq Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Member Joined: 06/30/2008 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 732	Post Options Post Reply Quote Antiq Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Barwell Fleet Clone ? by Yinhe Posted: 06/12/2015 at 11:32am
	Just for sharing.. Bought this recently, don't think this model is widely available. It does look like Barwell Fleet clone. Cost me less than sgd$45 from Taobao : ) Model: Yinhe D-601 Composite: 7 Plywood +2 Glass Fiber Thickness: Approx. 6.3mm Weight: approx. 88 gram (My blade weight 92 gram) Style: Offensive There is also the D-701 model, which comes with 7W. It comes with the usual Yinhe flimsy packaging. The blade is also strink wrap. On the blade face print, it indicated that this is made for a province team. Top ply seems to be walnut... Finishing looks average. The handle look terrible... Just glued with Rhyzm n T05FX... will try tmr. PS: Don't think I can make any comparison to Barwell Fleet since I did not own one : ) ========= Initial impression on using D601, after using it for 2 hours, over some practises and games (single and doubles). Weight for whole setup is 191 gram. Blade glued with sponge side tape, else it should be around 190 gram : ) D601 was very easy to use, I could pick it up quite easily. Before this, I was using Infinity VPS and Blue Feather (similiar to Viscaria composite, before Infinity). Will try to compare them later if I have the time... Near table, placing and control was super. FH to FH and BH to BH drill is quite easy. My friend feedback that the hitting sound a bit loud, not sure whether it is due to the rubber or glue. On smashes, reasonable fast. My near table loop tend to land just out of the table... Mid table, I like it here. It has the power for mid table game. Feel more powerful compare to infinity. Away from table loop is nice and landed on the table easier. The glass fiber seems to have some dampering effect... Don't really vibrate, but yet you can still feel some feebdack. Will compare Infinity and Blue Feather side by side next week. ======== Impression after using it for a few more session... I've also settled with Rhyzm on FH and T05FX on BH, after trying a few games. Returning top spin ball was a breeze. With my blade close and sweeping stroke, my return ball was fast and low. If I were to use BF, the ball would have fly off the table most of the time. Control and placement of ball feels more accurate using this blade.. Speed: Blue Feather >> D601 > Infinity Feel: Flex and fast when you apply force, yet some dampering effect when block... (need to test further on the comparison to Infinity) BF is definitely stiffer compare to D601 and Infinity. Edited by Antiq - 06/16/2015 at 12:45pm
	I love cheap and good blades that suit my game...

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ahsq Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Member Joined: 04/07/2015 Location: The flushing Y Status: Offline Points: 527	Post Options Post Reply Quote ahsq Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/12/2015 at 11:45am
	looks like it. hows the performance?
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asifgunz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 09/15/2013 Location: Queens NY Status: Offline Points: 1448	Post Options Post Reply Quote asifgunz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/12/2015 at 11:51am
	Looks like a clipper cc(ply color) mated with a hurricane long(handle ) blade
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	Talking about clones, which is the latest Chinese TB ALC Clone? Also, is there a clone for Chinese Clone for ZLF (I don;t remember there being any when I bought a ZLF)?

Antiq Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Member Joined: 06/30/2008 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 732	Post Options Post Reply Quote Antiq Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/13/2015 at 4:54am
	See above for my initial impression. Include more photos... Edited by Antiq - 06/13/2015 at 9:57am
	I love cheap and good blades that suit my game...

caratoon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 06/04/2015 Location: Chicago, IL Status: Offline Points: 156	Post Options Post Reply Quote caratoon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/13/2015 at 2:17pm
	It's just 23$ on Taobao. I think imma pick one up ;) http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.vye6VS&id=44275125403&ns=1&abbucket=16&skuId=80083541490

mttgfg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05/17/2015 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote mttgfg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 10:54am
	whats the difference between 601 -701?

caratoon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 06/04/2015 Location: Chicago, IL Status: Offline Points: 156	Post Options Post Reply Quote caratoon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 11:00am
	601 is slightly less expensive and it is 7 wood plys and 2 glass fiber plys 701 is 7wood plys only But the price is small enough I think I might just get both <= 40usd Edited by caratoon - 06/14/2015 at 11:02am

Antiq Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Member Joined: 06/30/2008 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 732	Post Options Post Reply Quote Antiq Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 11:39am
	Yes caratoon is right on the different in plys. Realised that my price is in sgd dollar with shipping. Lol
	I love cheap and good blades that suit my game...

asifgunz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 09/15/2013 Location: Queens NY Status: Offline Points: 1448	Post Options Post Reply Quote asifgunz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 2:44pm
	Caratoon, have you ordered already ?
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caratoon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 06/04/2015 Location: Chicago, IL Status: Offline Points: 156	Post Options Post Reply Quote caratoon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 9:49pm
	Not yet I have to find a taobao agent because shipping to the US is hard without one.

asifgunz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 09/15/2013 Location: Queens NY Status: Offline Points: 1448	Post Options Post Reply Quote asifgunz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 10:16pm
	Ah I was afraid of the same thing.
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caratoon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 06/04/2015 Location: Chicago, IL Status: Offline Points: 156	Post Options Post Reply Quote caratoon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/14/2015 at 11:04pm
	Most agents have a 10% service fee, charge international shipping rates around 5$ for the blade weight and shipping ranging from 4-14 ish days. I don't know if its worth the hassle...

mttgfg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05/17/2015 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote mttgfg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/15/2015 at 2:44am
	A barwell fleet costs much more.So if one of these are close to the nittaku its sure worth.Question is how similar they play.Did some search i couldnt find any review of them, besides the short one here.

vivan4tt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 11/07/2008 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 234	Post Options Post Reply Quote vivan4tt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/15/2015 at 2:05pm
	A barwell is already fast enough for any advanced player. And you can have a "copy" of the barwell at a very fair price, its called Yasaka Extra Special, and you get the real deal, the Extra Special is same quality as Barwell.
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