Luzz Pro Blade 2 Long Yuan 14mm

What it is

The Luzz Pro Blade 2 Long Yuan is the art edition of Luzz's Pro Blade 2 — a 14mm control paddle built on an enhanced MPP foam core with an upgraded T700 carbon face, its graphics inspired by the legendary Long Yuan sword (the Big Dipper motif on the face is the giveaway). ~114 swing weight, a handle made for two-handed backhands, adjustable edge-guard weights, dual USAP/UPA-A certification, US$179. It's the paddle Chris Haworth has won gold with.

How it plays

Control is the first thing every reviewer mentions. The MPP foam core is soft and precise at the net — dinks stay low, drops land where intended — while still giving a solid, stable feel on drives and counters. Despite the foam construction it plays closer to a refined Gen-3 paddle than a bouncy Gen-4, which suits players who want predictability. The 14mm thickness keeps hands fast; the adjustable edge weights are a genuinely useful touch for dialing in balance as your game changes.

Where it fits

The control pick of the Luzz range, for intermediate-plus players who build points rather than end them. If you want more pop from the same brand, the Pro 4 Inferno is the power sibling; if budget rules, the Glider 2026 covers similar all-court ground for US$60 less.

HK reality

Listed by SmashPoint in Hong Kong; check current stock and price with the seller. Compare the specs and review evidence against the Glider and Inferno, and apply the SmashPoint discount on the local route.

Bottom line

Recommended for control-first players. A distinctive, pro-validated 14mm with real touch — and the rare budget-brand paddle that feels premium.