I’ve been using the Sanwei Su Style Echo for the past 6 months, mainly as a penhold player focusing heavily on RPB and modern offensive play. After spending a long time with it, I think this blade solves a problem many penhold players have quietly struggled with for years:
traditional CS handles were never truly optimized for modern penhold techniques.
The Su Style Echo feels like a serious attempt to rethink that entire experience.
And surprisingly, it actually works.
The Biggest Difference: Comfort
The first thing I noticed after switching from a traditional CS handle was simply how much more comfortable the grip felt.
The ergonomic design changes:
- reduce pressure on the fingers
- improve palm contact
- make the racket feel more naturally connected to the hand
At first glance, the changes may look unusual, but once you start playing, the logic becomes very clear.
The specially designed:
- hook handle structure
- index finger ramps
- modified CS shape
all noticeably improve hand positioning during active play.
Sanwei Su Style Echo
- ITTF Approved: Fully compliant with ITTF regulations, the Sanwei Su Style Racket is certified for use in any level of table tennis competition, ensuring you stay competitive and compliant with official standards.
- Ultimate Pen-Holding Solution: Specifically engineered for pen-hold players, the Su Style Racket offers unmatched comfort and control, addressing the unique needs of pen-hold enthusiasts.
- Ergonomic Swing Design: Utilizing ergonomic principles, the traditional CS handle is transformed to align the racket face parallel to the palm. This design reduces strain and enhances the natural swing motion, providing better control and precision.
- The structure of this blade is Echo-Best 5 ply all wood blade
- For more special handle designs click here!
RPB Feels Much Easier to Use
This was probably the biggest improvement for me personally.
Compared to a normal Chinese penhold handle, the Su Style Echo makes RPB (Reverse Penhold Backhand) much easier to execute naturally.
Because the racket face aligns more comfortably with the palm:
- wrist movement feels freer
- backhand transitions feel smoother
- the racket rotates less during quick exchanges
The reduced resistance around the index finger area especially helps during rapid RPB adjustments.
After a few weeks, I noticed:
- my RPB confidence improved
- backhand consistency increased
- recovery between forehand and backhand became smoother
For modern penhold players, this is a genuinely meaningful improvement.
Surprisingly Refined Craftsmanship
One thing I honestly didn’t expect was how refined the blade feels in hand.
With so many structural changes, I assumed:
- the blade might become bulky
- the balance might feel strange
- or the weight would increase significantly
But none of that really happened.
The craftsmanship is very clean, and despite all the ergonomic modifications, the blade still feels:
- balanced
- lightweight
- natural to swing
The finishing quality is excellent, especially around the handle transitions where many experimental blades usually feel rough or awkward.
Echo Structure Gives Excellent Control
The blade itself uses the Echo 5-ply all-wood structure:
- Limba
- Ayous
- Ayous
And honestly, the playing feel fits the ergonomic concept very well.
The all-wood construction provides:
- soft touch
- excellent control
- stable feedback
- comfortable dwell time
This makes the blade especially suitable for:
- controlled looping
- placement-focused attacks
- RPB variation play
- close-table control
It doesn’t feel overly fast or aggressive. Instead, it prioritizes precision and stability.
Forehand Attacks Feel Very Natural
Another interesting thing is how the thumb support area changes the forehand experience.
The reinforced thenar support creates a more secure feeling during forehand acceleration, especially when playing:
- quick drives
- forehand loops
- pressure attacks close to the table
The racket feels locked into the hand more securely without requiring excessive grip tension.
That actually reduces fatigue during longer sessions.
ITTF Legal but Very Different
One thing I appreciate is that despite how unconventional the design looks, the blade is still fully ITTF approved and competition legal.
That means players can experiment with a genuinely different ergonomic concept without sacrificing tournament eligibility.
And honestly, the design feels far more practical than gimmicky once you actually use it seriously.
Who It’s Best For
After 6 months, I’d especially recommend the Su Style Echo to:
- Modern penhold players
- RPB-focused players
- Players struggling with traditional CS handle comfort
- Intermediate players wanting easier backhand transitions
Especially if your hand sometimes feels tense or awkward using standard penhold handles, this blade may feel surprisingly refreshing.
Final Thoughts
The Sanwei Su Style Echo feels less like a modified penhold blade and more like a redesign of how modern penhold equipment should function.
What stood out most to me:
- dramatically improved comfort compared to normal CS handles
- much easier RPB execution
- excellent craftsmanship despite the complex design
- controlled and stable all-wood playing feel
Most importantly, the blade doesn’t feel experimental after extended use—it feels practical.
After 6 months, going back to a traditional CS handle honestly feels slightly uncomfortable now.
And I think that says a lot about how successful the Su Style concept actually is.
