Donic Appelgren Allplay vs Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Which Should You Buy?
| Donic Appelgren Allplay | Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.3/10 | 8.5/10 |
| feel | medium, controlled | hard outer + soft core, linear |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | FL/ST/AN/CS |
| plies | 5W (abachi core + limba) | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | ALL | OFF |
| thickness_mm | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| weight_g | 85 | 88 |
Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive
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Both are all-wood. The Ma Lin Extra Offensive is a fast OFF control sniper with a superb short game and placement, for developed attackers. The Donic Appelgren Allplay is an ALL do-everything blade with great control and forgiveness, an ideal first blade.
Pick the Appelgren Allplay to learn every stroke with forgiveness. Pick the Ma Lin EO for a faster, more offensive placement game.
FAQ
Which for a beginner?
The Donic Appelgren Allplay — forgiving and control-first. The Ma Lin EO is an OFF blade for developed attackers.
Which is more offensive?
The Ma Lin Extra Offensive (OFF, fast); the Allplay is a slower all-round blade.