{"product_id":"friendship-729-c-5-max-table-tennis-blade","title":"Friendship 729 C-5 MAX 5-Ply All-Wood Table Tennis Blade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tth-blade-description\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.tth-blade-description,.tth-blade-description *{box-sizing:border-box}.tth-blade-description{--p:#ee238d;--ps:#fff5fa;--b:#e8e8e8;color:#222;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}.tth-blade-description h2{margin:30px 0 14px;font-size:22px;font-weight:800}.tth-blade-description p{margin:0 0 15px}.tth-blade-description a{color:var(--p);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}.tth-section-title:after{content:\"\";display:block;width:42px;height:3px;margin-top:9px;background:var(--p);border-radius:99px}.tth-benefit-grid,.tth-cta-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin-bottom:28px}.tth-benefit{padding:15px 16px;border:1px solid var(--b);border-left:3px solid var(--p);border-radius:12px}.tth-benefit strong{display:block;margin-bottom:4px}.tth-benefit span,.tth-cta-card p{color:#666;font-size:13px}.tth-player-fit{margin:30px 0;padding:20px;background:var(--ps);border:1px solid #f2cfe0;border-radius:14px}.tth-spec-table{overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:30px;border:1px solid var(--b);border-radius:13px}.tth-spec-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:38% 62%;border-bottom:1px solid var(--b)}.tth-spec-row:last-child{border:0}.tth-spec-label,.tth-spec-value{padding:10px 13px;font-size:13px}.tth-spec-label{background:#fafafa;font-weight:700}.tth-spec-value{font-weight:800}.tth-cta-card{padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--b);border-radius:14px}.tth-cta-card--finder{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#fff5fa)}.tth-cta-button{display:inline-block;padding:9px 15px;background:var(--p);border-radius:8px;color:#fff!important;font-size:12px}.tth-cta-button--secondary{background:#fff;color:#222!important;border:1px solid #ddd}@media(max-width:749px){.tth-benefit-grid,.tth-cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.tth-spec-row{grid-template-columns:42% 58%}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFriendship 729 C-5 MAX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight \u003cstrong\u003e5-ply all-wood table tennis blade\u003c\/strong\u003e built around control, feel and easy handling. Its all-round character makes it particularly suitable for beginners, developing players and anyone who prefers placement and consistency over outright speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tth-section-title\"\u003eWhy Choose the Friendship 729 C-5 MAX?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Ply All-Wood Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic wood build with a controlled, natural response and useful feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Control All-Round Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell suited to learning strokes, controlled topspin, blocks and accurate placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 75 ± 5g, helping keep the finished bat manoeuvrable and comfortable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA forgiving platform for developing technique before moving to faster offensive blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tth-section-title\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Playing Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C-5 MAX sits firmly in the \u003cstrong\u003eALL \/ all-round\u003c\/strong\u003e category. Its moderate pace and high level of control favour consistency, touch and placement, while the all-wood construction provides useful feedback for players developing their technique. Pair it with controlled or medium-speed rubbers for an easy-to-use setup, or slightly faster rubbers if you want more attacking potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-player-fit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Friendship 729 C-5 MAX For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to \u003cstrong\u003ebeginners and developing players\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as control-focused all-round players who value feel and predictability. It is a particularly sensible first custom blade for learning serves, pushes, blocks, drives and controlled topspin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tth-section-title\"\u003eFriendship 729 C-5 MAX Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003e729 Friendship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eC-5 MAX\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003ePlaying Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eALL \/ All-Round\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003e5-Ply All Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 6.3 ± 0.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 75 ± 5g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eBlade Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eApprox. 160 × 152mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eFL (Flared)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-cta-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-cta-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Rubbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your custom bat with forehand and backhand rubbers matched to your game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tth-cta-button tth-cta-button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tabletennishub.net\/collections\/rubbers\"\u003eShop Table Tennis Rubbers →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-cta-card tth-cta-card--finder\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTry the Blade Finder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer a few quick questions for personalised blade recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tth-cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tabletennishub.net\/pages\/blade-finder\"\u003eFind Your Perfect Blade →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"729 Friendship","offers":[{"title":"FL","offer_id":56302880883073,"sku":"1005012576249536-FL long handle","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1965\/1397\/files\/Friendship-729-C-5-MAX-5-Ply-All-Wood-Table-Tennis-Blade.webp?v=1789924083","url":"https:\/\/www.tabletennishub.net\/products\/friendship-729-c-5-max-table-tennis-blade","provider":"Table Tennis Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}