Zhuo Long XNT MH-1 9-Ply All-Wood Combi Table Tennis Blade

The Zhuo Long XNT MH-1 is a nine-ply all-wood combination blade designed for long-pips setups. Its two faces are built differently, making it an option for players who use long pips on one side and inverted rubber on the other.

The asymmetric construction is the defining feature of the MH-1. In a combination setup, each side serves a different purpose: long pips can be used to block, change pace, and vary returns, while inverted rubber gives players the grip to open with topspin or drive through a loose ball. The MH-1 is designed around that division of roles.

Close to the table, the blade suits players who use placement and changes of pace to set up an attack. A short block with the long pips can draw the opponent forward, while a deeper return can push them back. When the next ball sits up, the inverted side gives you a way to turn that change of rhythm into a positive attack.

The pictured version features an FL flared shakehand handle. The wider base gives the hand a clear point of reference when switching between forehand and backhand, which is useful for players who alternate between long-pips returns and inverted-rubber attacks throughout a rally.

The MH-1’s playing response will depend on the rubbers you choose. An OX long-pips sheet and a sponge-backed sheet can feel different on the same blade, so consider how much rebound you want from the pips side and how you plan to attack with the inverted side.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Nine-Ply All-Wood Construction – Built with nine wood layers.

✅ Asymmetric Combi Design – The two faces are constructed differently to suit a mixed-rubber setup.

✅ Designed for Long-Pips Setups – Suits players pairing long pips with inverted rubber.

✅ Control-to-Attack Play – Fits a game built around blocks, pace changes, and selective attacks.

✅ FL Shakehand Handle – The pictured version features a flared grip.

👤 Who Should Use Zhuo Long XNT MH-1?

✔️ Players who use long pips on one side and inverted rubber on the other

✔️ Close-to-the-table blockers who vary pace and placement

✔️ Players who use the pips to create openings for a drive or topspin attack

✔️ Shakehand players looking for a nine-ply all-wood combi blade