Lemn Yasaka / Ma Lin Soft Carbon Penhold

The Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon Penhold is the legendary Chinese Penhold (CPEN) weapon inspired by Olympic Champion Ma Lin. Crafted in Tranås, Sweden, it incorporates two thin layers of soft carbon fleece between Scandinavian wood veneers. This gives penhold virtuosos the perfect blend of sensitive, soft wood touch for delicate over-the-table pushing and short flicks, combined with explosive carbon acceleration for lethal Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB) and forehand counter-loops.

Key Playing Characteristics

• Authentic Chinese Penhold (CPEN) Ergonomics: Shorter conical handle allows total wrist freedom for effortless underspin flicks and high-torque RPB topspins.
• Soft Carbon Fleece Dynamics: Provides an enlarged sweet spot and carbon stability without the stiff, uncontrollable rebound of hard carbon plies.
• Exceptional Dwell Time: Allows players to hold the ball and impart heavy spin on opening loops against low underspin.
• Seamless RPB Switching: Lightweight balance facilitates rapid transitions between traditional penhold blocks and modern RPB counter-drives.

Technical Specifications

Recommended Rubber Combinations

• The Ma Lin Modern CPEN Arsenal: Pair with sticky Chinese rubber on Forehand (Black) like DHS Hurricane 3 Neo and a dynamic spin tensor on Backhand (Red) like Yasaka Rakza 7 or Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft for explosive RPB loops.
• Fast Penhold Counter Attack: Combine Yasaka Rakza X on Forehand (Black) with Victas V > 15 Extra on Backhand (Red).