From today´s perspective, the
Yasaka Sweden Extra is an allround (ALL) table tennis blade. This is because due to new technologies, improved manufacturing processes, etc., blades (as well as rubbers or complete rackets) are getting faster and faster; in other words: more offensive. The Sweden Extra is based on a classical veneer structure: 5 plies (natural wood) are used. In terms of its behavior, the Yasaka Sweden Extra exhibits a
huge amount of control, but also
sufficient speed reserves when doing forward-oriented more offensive moves to exert pressure on your opponent. The Yasaka Gatien Extra (this is its original name) is a high-quality construction
made in Sweden.
It was Jean- Philippe Gatien who won the World Champion title (singles) in 1993 using this blade from the Yasaka Extra series. After that, this blade was completely overhauled and renamed in
Yasaka Sweden Extra. Still, his gaming style is a legend, and so is the blade. In case you really appreciate a) the
constant amount of control with every stroke you do, and b) the
variability of spin as well as the
high precision during the offensive game - then the Yasaka Sweden Extra is an optimal choice for you. When receiving serves and when playing safe chopped balls, there are no obvious problems using this ping pong blade.
The product family Yasaka Extra comprises the following three table tennis blades:
- Yasaka Sweden Extra: Corresponds to the typical allround blade, made in Sweden.
- Yasaka Extra 3D: Even more power and penetration due to innovative 3D technology. Off!