Yinhe M202 PLC Review
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Topic: Yinhe M202 PLC Review
Posted By: AndySmith
Subject: Yinhe M202 PLC Review
Date Posted: 05/01/2018 at 4:41am
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As part of my order with http://www.ttequipment.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.ttequipment.co.uk , I also picked up a Yinhe M202 blade for £38. I've seen these kicking around on some Chinese sites previously and was interested, so having a local supplier seemed like too good an opportunity to miss. It's part of Yinhe's Mars range of blades, and they all look interesting if I'm honest. The key material is PLC, which looks to be a type of polyethylene woven with carbon, producing a cheaper alternative to ZLC. I think we’ll be seeing more of this kind of material from other brands, if we aren't already. Physicals My M202 is 5.9mm in total thickness, 86g weight, FL handle. My guess as to the composition would be: Dyed Koto - Ayous - PLC - Ayous - PLC - Ayous - Dyed Koto WRONG! It's confirmed as: Dyed Limba - Ayous - PLC - Ayous - PLC - Ayous - Dyed Limba     I'm not 100% on it being koto - I'm going off the grain
pattern on the edge, but if you said it was limba then I'd believe you. The quality of the construction is very good,
although I had to sand the edges of wings down a bit because they were a little
sharp. The handle is a bit on the small
side - it's wide enough but a bit thin – similarly thin in comparison to the
DHS Fang Bo 2. In Play During a basic topspin drive warm-up, the speed felt solidly in the middle of OFF-. It's a tick faster than a Waldner Senso Carbon, slightly slower than a Viscaria/Boll ALC/Vega Pro, similar to an Innerforce ALC or LSW. When you start to loop and you apply more force, the speed increases quite a lot and there is a fair amount of flex available. In this sense, it reminds me of the non-linear looping experience you get with something like a BTY Mizutani Jun ZLC, but with a lower average speed across the board. A mini-MJ perhaps. Because of this, it allows a great range of variable looping strokes from slightly further away from the table without getting too hot to handle. It's not as deadly as the MJ, and it doesn't have the overall power needed if you attack from absolutely miles away. Short game is very good. The low-gear speed is useful when considering service and receive. The feel is softer than a koto outer might suggest (again, is it limba?) - certainly not as sharp or direct as a typical Viscaria for example. It didn't feel as solid either (although not horribly hollow at all - just a little distant), and I wasn't as confident with blocking initially. The sweet spot is pretty wide, and although the feedback is somewhat vague there's still enough to let you know what's going on. Overall This is a great inner composite looping blade for the money. It's well made (from a sample of one, obviously), has enough speed to get the job done without being overwhelming for an average standard player like myself. It's definitely aimed at players who focus on loop attack though - I tend to play close-in these days so it feels initially a touch too flexy/non-linear for my style. Although I have had some excellent wins with it at the end of my league season, so I'm giving it some serious thought (and I’ve put in a special order with Dean at http://www.ttequipment.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.ttequipment.co.uk for an M201 – I really like the potential of this range). There's a lot to like about it (especially considering the price) - if you are looking for a cheaper, slightly tamer alternative to a BTY MJ/IF-ZLC then this should be on your list IMO. Dean also included a Yinhe single bat case as a little bonus for me and it's really nice and solid for a basic case, so many thanks to him for that! ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
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Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 05/01/2018 at 6:55pm
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I was given the whole series a couple months ago. It's hard to tell with the stain, but comparing it to the koto models I think it may be limba. ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 05/01/2018 at 6:57pm
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I was given the whole series a couple months ago. It's hard to tell with the stain, but comparing it to the koto models I think it may be limba. In your picture it kind of looks like the wenge one but gray. ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: shinshiro
Date Posted: 05/01/2018 at 8:24pm
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Thanks for the review! I'm no expert in wood types at all, but to me it looks more like koto than limba.
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Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 05/02/2018 at 12:09am
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I thought so too at first but if you compare it to the koto blades in the series the koto has much deeper pocks in that classic almond shell look. Holding it up to limba it looks closer. ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 05/02/2018 at 4:43am
I know just where you're coming from. Looking at the top ply I think "limba", looking at the edge of the ply it has that leopard print pattern so I think "koto", when I play with it I feel that it's too soft for koto so I think "limba" again. I'm not 100% on either to be honest. It's a great blade though and the whole range looks very cool. Some enterprising US members should definitely hit Cole up and give one a try. If you compare these to Xiom, Butterfly, and so on...incredible value for money. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
cole_ely wrote:Posted By: richrf
Date Posted: 05/02/2018 at 8:32am
| The moment I read small handle, it was DOA. |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 05/02/2018 at 11:57am
It isn't awful - just a bit narrow at the top. I think the ST handle looks a bit thicker, hopefully I can get one of those next time. I can measure it if you (or anyone else) is interested? ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: richrf
Date Posted: 05/02/2018 at 1:52pm
| Thanks Andy. I need at least 102mm long and 89mm circumference on na ST. Mostly everything I've tried from Asia had been much to small. These are the dimensions of my Killerspin Diamond CQ which so far is the only place I've found that works for me. |
Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 05/03/2018 at 9:44am
I didn't stock them. I just got the samples. I tried them all one night with the then new yinhe robot. I have one of each minus one I sold. A two tone one I think ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 05/03/2018 at 10:50am
Ah yes, there is a combi blade version. I haven't seen much of that at all. OK, Some enterprising US members should definitely convince Cole to stock a few and then buy them off him. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 05/03/2018 at 10:52am
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There were two with different plies. One was stained koto. The one I have left is koto and wenge. ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: TTEquipment.co.uk
Date Posted: 05/15/2018 at 4:44am
The outer ply of the m202 is Limba
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Posted By: TTEquipment.co.uk
Date Posted: 05/15/2018 at 4:47am
The combi blade version that you mention is the m901. This is one side Wenge and one side Ayous. It's not a blade we stock at this time, but we are happy to special order one from Yinhe if you wanted?
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Posted By: SmackDAT
Date Posted: 05/15/2018 at 3:53pm
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It's limba just by looking at the lines in the wood ------------- Zhang Jike ALC AN (88g) Tenergy 05 Hard (2.1, B) Tenergy 19 (2.1, R) https://goo.gl/bFWoxW" rel="nofollow - https://goo.gl/bFWoxW |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 05/15/2018 at 4:16pm
Very easy in hindsight, isn't it?  The M201 is the one with the koto outers. So, what do you think the outer plies on the http://www.tak9.com/shop/goods/goods_view.php?goodsno=7394&category=001" rel="nofollow - M101 and http://www.tak9.com/shop/goods/goods_view.php?goodsno=7396&category=001" rel="nofollow - M102 are? ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: TTEquipment.co.uk
Date Posted: 05/16/2018 at 5:13am
the M101 is an outer Carbon Limba Blade and the M102 is the outer carbon Koto version. |
Posted By: Lightzy
Date Posted: 05/16/2018 at 5:18am
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Koto blades are very distinct. Lower throw, crisp contact.. I don't know what it is exactly but I can't play any other blade now |
Posted By: SmackDAT
Date Posted: 05/18/2018 at 9:28am
I switched from koto to limba and there are benefits to limba, you just need a specific play style to prefer one to the other. I'm not sure what style exactly but I've grown from koto alc to switch to limba inner alc. I think I generate enough power to sacrifice and gain extra dwell time and control e.g. ML/FB uses limba and FZD/ZJK uses koto so there's no better wood ------------- Zhang Jike ALC AN (88g) Tenergy 05 Hard (2.1, B) Tenergy 19 (2.1, R) https://goo.gl/bFWoxW" rel="nofollow - https://goo.gl/bFWoxW |
Posted By: AndySmith
Date Posted: 05/18/2018 at 9:57am
This is true - optimising personal playstyle via equipment selection is definitely the right way to look at it IMO, rather than randomly EJing around in an attempt to mask technique issues. Beyond that, it's just personal preference and using what you like to use. If anyone in Europe wants to give this M202 a try then send me a PM. It's a fantastic blade in its own right, but if you factor in the price then it's a total bargain. ------------- This was a great signature until I realised it was overrated. |
Posted By: mon22
Date Posted: 12/08/2020 at 11:55pm
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https://imgur.com/gallery/kkkP8l3" rel="nofollow - https://imgur.com/gallery/kkkP8l3 I bought all the Mars Series I have always used butterfly blades and felt this would be a good comparison Blade history: - Apolonia - IF ALC - LGY ALC - TB ALC/ZLC/ZLF - Michael Maze ALC - JM ZLC - Freitas ALC - Hurricane Long 5
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Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 12/09/2020 at 5:21pm
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I was given samples of all of these. Some are stained Koto. One was wenge on one side. That was the coolest
Jeez it's been so long I forgot I'd already posted in this ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: mon22
Date Posted: 12/10/2020 at 6:52am
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I should’ve reached out to you first sir I’m just waiting on rubbers Slapping, -FH Hurricane 3 neo 40degree -BH Mercury 2 medium (I used Hurricane 3 neo on the bh for a year) - Mercury way cheaper for all 4 hahaha My hinoki ghost review couple years back - https://youtu.be/HTT3vOKYUsM" rel="nofollow - https://youtu.be/HTT3vOKYUsM ------------- I am a total Newb. Come at me! |
Posted By: cole_ely
Date Posted: 12/10/2020 at 9:11am
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I sold them all long ago except the nicest one...2 sided wenge/koto I think. I spent a night with the robot trying one after another with the same rubbers, then sold them. I still like my w1 better than any of their newer stuff ------------- Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
Posted By: comodoensis
Date Posted: 05/30/2021 at 7:58pm
So how's the result, sir? Me being pretty curious with m101 and m202 🙄🙄🙄
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