Mushroom Field Guide: The Budget Chopping Blade Sanwei Alpha
This installment’s star: the budget chopping blade Sanwei Alpha.
Quick Take
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As the table tennis ball has gotten bigger, the role of spin has been weakened, and chopping as a technique is becoming more and more niche. But in the amateur ranks, where most players’ fundamentals aren’t solid, chopping can actually carve out a whole world of its own.
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Sanwei is a brand based in Beijing. As a long-established national household brand, it has a solid budget chopping blade worth recommending for you to try: the Sanwei Alpha (all-wood).
Blade Features
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Large face: dimensions 16.5mm x 16.0mm, giving you a bigger defensive area.
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Heavy weight: averaging around 100 grams, boosting attacking power.
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Low price: only 143 yuan with free shipping. Whether you’re just getting into chopping or want to experience large-face chopping plus defensive-offensive play, it’s a solid choice that gets the job done with a low barrier to entry.
PS: The contents of the Mushroom Field Guide are all the author’s subjective impressions. Rubbers vary from piece to piece, and results also differ depending on the blade you pair them with. Comments and corrections are welcome.