Sanwei Hynover

About 2 years ago I bought this "pretty" ;) blade and, because it didn't quite meet my expectations, I put it in the cupboard. (... not knowing that this blade is an inner-layer blade. - which ultimately makes sense and explains why I found this blade "a bit different".) But it's really hard to see that there is a thin layer of birch under the outer veneer of Hinoki!!! - I haven't been able to find out what the core is made of. :( I bought this blade because my pen pal (and reviewer) Ejonii recommended it to me. In theory, it's a very interesting offensive blade. ... it's just a shame that Sanwei obviously has/had problems with production and the quality varies greatly. One blade weighed 97 g and was very hard and very fast. Another had crooked outer veneers, another looked used. In the end, I got this blade with an average handle and a weight of 87 g. - by the way, it is very similar to the Stuor Nobilis ZLC in terms of feel. (... just a little softer and slower!) Conclusion: Fast blade with typical Hinoki touch but unfortunately slightly reduced feedback. I don't necessarily want to recommend ordering this blade online, but if you have the opportunity to test this blade in a shop, you should definitely do it!!! Addendum: I will test this blade again (after it has been lying around for two years) with the currently "hottest rubbers". - and then "confess" again ;-P

my weight is 84 g (although in the description they scared 95 average weight). BH xiom vega Japan, FH dianchi d. rubbers of different types play well, on the right I can twist gently and punch powerfully, opponents often do not guess with the rotation force. excellent blocks and generally good blade feel - solid, no rattling but with a distinct feel in the index finger. Highly recommend - great product.