Tongmu

Last updated 2026-11-15 — Tongmu wood is lightweight and flexible, making it suitable for crafting musical instruments (such as guqin), model airplanes, boxes, furniture, and more. Due to its easy availability in Asia, it is used as the core material in the production of most Asian table tennis blade bases. Outside of Asia, aside from known use of French plane wood, no other countries utilize this material as a core for blade production (if any, it would likely be processed in Asian countries). A drawback of this wood is its low strength; if the structure is not well-designed during blade manufacturing, it can be prone to breakage during use. However, because of its clear and resonant tone, it is also often used in the production of high-end blades.