Butterfly Maze Advance vs Yinhe T-11+: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Maze Advance | Yinhe T-11+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| feel | soft, controlled, slightly stiff for an all-wood blade | very light, stiff but soft balsa core with a carbon ping |
| handle | FL | FL |
| plies | 5W (all wood) | 5W+2 Carbon with balsa core (two thin wood outers, one carbon layer per side, around a thick balsa middle ply) |
| speed | ALL+ | OFF- |
| thickness_mm | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| weight_g | 85 | 78 |
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These blades pull in opposite directions. The Maze Advance is a controllable all-wood blade for an all-around offence and defence game, easy and forgiving for a developing player. The T-11+ is a featherlight balsa-carbon blade, one of the lightest offensive blades around, built for fast hitting, flicking and blocking with a stiff carbon ping.
Choose the Maze Advance if you want spin, dwell and control and you are still developing strokes. Choose the T-11+ if you are a flat hitter, pips-out or combination player, blocker, or power loop driver who wants serious speed in a very light package.
The T-11+ has clear caveats: heavy topspin looping is its weakness, its surface is fragile and must be sealed before use, and it is not beginner friendly with fast rubbers. The Maze Advance is the more forgiving and lower-maintenance blade. Best pair the T-11+ with soft to medium rubbers.
FAQ
Which is better for looping?
The Maze Advance. The T-11+ lists heavy topspin looping as its clear weakness, while it excels at flat hitting, flicking and blocking.
Which is lighter?
The T-11+ at around 78g is one of the lightest offensive blades around, lighter than the Maze Advance at around 85g.
Is the T-11+ ready to play out of the box?
No. Its surface is fragile and must be sealed before use, and it is not beginner friendly. The Maze Advance is ready to play and more forgiving.