Sauer & Troger Banana
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User Ratings (2)
Speed 
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8.4 |
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Control
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9.5 |
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Stiffness
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5.0 Average |
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Hardness
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5.2 Medium |
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Consistency
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(not rated) |
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Overall
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Speed |
90 |
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Control |
93 |
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Weight |
86g |
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Plies |
5 |
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Materials |
beech limba ayous |
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Thickness |
6.0mm |
There are 3 users using the Sauer & Troger Banana.
Description
Banana – Offensive-
Goal:
Going yellow. Offensive, but not too fast. Yellow, but not too yellow.
Veneers:
1+5 layer: Beech
2+4 layer: Limba
Center: Ayous
Features:
The Banana packs a punch. Offensive, powerful, but not too fast. In combination with a pimple rubber (unfortunately there are no yellow pimples) you will love the controlled, flat ball bounce. In combination with an offensive forehand there are no limits for you.
Recommended playing system:
Table-hugging offensive play with the forehand. Active and distributing pimple play with the backhand.
On the forehand we recommend an offensive rubber.
On the backhand, the Banana harmonizes wonderfully with a pimple rubber. The Sauer&Tröger Monkey long pimple rubber is predestined for this blade. He is very much looking forward to being able to fully develop on the Banana and annoy his opponents.
Conclusion:
Powerful, but at the same time well controllable blade, with which you can act actively and dangerously for the opponent.
And even if you just lacked that little pinch of YELLOW: Banana: why not?
Banana – Offensive-
Goal:
Going yellow. Offensive, but not too fast. Yellow, but not too yellow.
Veneers:
1+5 layer: Beech
2+4 layer: Limba
Center: Ayous
Features:
The Banana packs a punch. Offensive, powerful, but not too fast. In combination with a pimple rubber (unfortunately there are no yellow pimples) you will love the controlled, flat ball bounce. In combination with an offensive forehand there are no limits for you.
Recommended playing system:
Table-hugging offensive play with the forehand. Active and distributing pimple play with the backhand.
On the forehand we recommend an offensive rubber.
On the backhand, the Banana harmonizes wonderfully with a pimple rubber. The Sauer&Tröger Monkey long pimple rubber is predestined for this blade. He is very much looking forward to being able to fully develop on the Banana and annoy his opponents.
Conclusion:
Powerful, but at the same time well controllable blade, with which you can act actively and dangerously for the opponent.
And even if you just lacked that little pinch of YELLOW: Banana: why not?
Reviews (2)
Sauer & Troger Banana
I paired Banana with a forehand G1 2.0mm and backhand Monkey 0.6 mm, the same setup I used for my Koki Niwa Wood. Compared to Koki Niwa Wood, the Banana isn't slow at all when hitting with low to medium power. The main difference lies in the speed when hitting with high power, the power of the shot, and the ball's feedback to the racket. I also really like the handle shape of this racket; it's very similar to the Koki Niwa Wood, both ST having a square shape.
The Banana's handle is a bit more square, thicker, and narrower. Besides, Banana is heavier and its center of gravity is closer to the head of the racket. Partially due to this, Banana's backhand flick is easier. Overall, playing Koki Niwa Wood is more exciting, while playing Banana is more relaxing and forgiving.
Sauer & Troger Banana
Nice offensive blade that works with inverted rubbers and pimples rubbers. I put on Sauer & tröger's monkey ox lp on bh as it's designed to be played with this blade and the marketing is correct on that. Everything except chop is easy and effective to use, even counter attack to topspin. On Fh i used tibhar hybrid mk, compliments the off- blade very well and every stroke is easy to execute, even fh chop. The control of this blade is also exceptionally good on both sides considering the base speed it generates which is pretty fast for a 5ply. I also really liked the straight handle, it's shaped like a hockey rink and fits my relatively small hand. Angle of the blade can be precisely manipulated and microadjusted with every finger.
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