{"product_id":"yinhe-980-d1-d2-d3-defensive-table-tennis-blades","title":"Yinhe 980 D1 \/ D2 \/ D3 Defensive 5-Ply Table Tennis Blades","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tth-blade-description\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.tth-blade-description,.tth-blade-description *{box-sizing:border-box}.tth-blade-description{--tth-pink:#ee238d;--tth-pink-soft:#fff5fa;--tth-text:#222;--tth-muted:#666;--tth-border:#e8e8e8;--tth-soft:#fafafa;width:100%;color:var(--tth-text);font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}.tth-blade-description h2{margin:30px 0 14px;color:#171717;font-size:22px;line-height:1.25;font-weight:800}.tth-blade-description p{margin:0 0 15px}.tth-blade-description strong{color:#171717}.tth-blade-description a{color:var(--tth-pink);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}.tth-blade-description a:hover{text-decoration:underline}.tth-blade-description .tth-blade-intro{margin:0 0 26px}.tth-blade-description .tth-blade-intro p{margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}.tth-blade-description 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.tth-benefit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}.tth-blade-description .tth-benefit{padding:13px 14px 13px 17px}.tth-blade-description .tth-player-fit{margin:26px 0;padding:17px}.tth-blade-description .tth-player-fit h2{font-size:18px}.tth-blade-description .tth-cta-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}.tth-blade-description .tth-cta-card{padding:17px}.tth-blade-description .tth-spec-row{grid-template-columns:42% 58%}.tth-blade-description .tth-spec-label,.tth-blade-description .tth-spec-value{padding:9px 10px;font-size:12px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-blade-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYinhe 980 D1, D2 \u0026amp; D3\u003c\/strong\u003e range gives defensive players three 5-ply all-wood options within Yinhe's established 980 chopping family. Rather than adding unnecessary accessory bundles, this listing focuses on the blades themselves so you can choose the model and handle that best suit your defensive game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tth-section-title\"\u003eWhy Choose the Yinhe 980 D-Series?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Defensive Characters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD1, D2 and D3 let you tune the response around counter-attack, damping and controlled chopping.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Ply All-Wood Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural, feedback-rich feel designed around touch and defensive control rather than excessive rebound.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Modern Defence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for chopping and variation while retaining useful attacking ability when you step in.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-benefit\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFL \u0026amp; ST Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD1 is offered in FL; D2 and D3 are offered in FL and ST where stock is available.\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\u003eAll three models are \u003cstrong\u003e5-ply all-wood defensive blades\u003c\/strong\u003e, but their positioning gives defenders a useful choice. The \u003cstrong\u003eD1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the firmer, counter-attack-oriented option; the \u003cstrong\u003eD2\u003c\/strong\u003e is positioned around a softer, more damped response for stable chopping; and the \u003cstrong\u003eD3\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the classic 980 concept with a control-first defensive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-performance-points\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-performance-point\"\u003eDefensive Chopping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-performance-point\"\u003eLong Pimples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-performance-point\"\u003eSpin Variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-performance-point\"\u003eCounter-Attack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-performance-point\"\u003e5-Ply All-Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD1:\u003c\/strong\u003e best for the defender who attacks more frequently and wants a firmer response. \u003cstrong\u003eD2:\u003c\/strong\u003e best for players prioritising damping, stability and controlled chopping. \u003cstrong\u003eD3:\u003c\/strong\u003e best for a classic, balanced defensive game with dependable control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-player-fit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Yinhe 980 D1 \/ D2 \/ D3 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoppers, long-pimple users and modern defenders who want to choose their blade around how actively they counter-attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eD1\u003c\/strong\u003e for the more attack-minded defensive setup, \u003cstrong\u003eD2\u003c\/strong\u003e for a softer and more damped defensive response, or \u003cstrong\u003eD3\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic control-focused chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tth-section-title\"\u003eYinhe 980 D-Series 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\"\u003eYinhe (Galaxy \/ Milky Way)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eModels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003e980 D1 \/ 980 D2 \/ 980 D3\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\"\u003eDEF \/ Modern Defence\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\"\u003e~5.9–6.1mm\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\"\u003e~88 ± 5g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eD1 Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eFL (Flared)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eD2 Handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eFL (Flared), ST (Straight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eD3 Handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eFL (Flared), ST (Straight)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tth-spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-label\"\u003eBlade Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tth-spec-value\"\u003eDefensive All-Wood\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\u003cspan class=\"tth-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Rubbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the 980 D-Series with forehand and backhand rubbers that complement your technique and playing style.\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\u003cspan class=\"tth-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eNot Sure Which Blade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTry the Blade Finder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer five quick questions and get personalised blade recommendations based on your level, grip, playing style and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tth-cta-button\" 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