Is the 729 Friendship Blue ALC Advance blade ITTF approved?

Yes — it is ITTF-approved for competitive play, suitable for all TTFI club and state-level tournaments.

What rubbers pair well with this blade?

Chinese tacky rubbers pair excellently — 729 Friendship Battle 3, Battle 2 Provincial, or DHS Hurricane 3 for the forehand. A faster European rubber like Tibhar Evolution or Stiga Mantra on the backhand works well.

How does this compare to an all-wood blade?

The ALC carbon layer adds noticeable speed and a crisper feel vs all-wood. Beginners used to all-wood may find it slightly fast initially but most adapt within 2-3 practice sessions.

729 Friendship

729 Friendship blue alc advance blade

Name: 729 Friendship blue alc advance blade
Brand: 729 Friendship
SKU: ttb-9862507757843-50574305296659
Price: 3799.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹3799.00

Description

The 729 Friendship Blue ALC Advance is a carbon composite blade built around arylate-carbon (ALC) outer layers, delivering the speed boost of carbon with softer touch characteristics than pure carbon. Positioned as a versatile offensive blade in the 729 lineup, it suits players developing an all-rou