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Avalox (AVX) (2)
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Avalox P500
Speed  |
8.6 |
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Control |
7.9 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.5 |
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Review of Avalox P500Great blade but needs sealing when new. Outstanding balance with great feeling ST grip. This is a loopers/allround blade for many levels of players. Quality is high, made in Sweden. Attractive cosmetics. Goes well with harder Chinese rubbers. When your done with stiff composite blades and want to feel every shot then this blade is an excellent choice. With Tenergy's or Calibra Tour Series rubbers this blade is a looping machine at all distances. Loopers will enjoy this blade more than hitters but flat kill shots are very good also. Runlox-5 is the same blade but at a higher price as P500. A great all wood looping blade. Used by National Chinese Team members several years ago. Update, outrageous spin with T05FX 2.1. I want to emphasis the feeling and ball touch this blade has. The trade off from composite blades is a smaller sweet spot but more control and feeling. Speed is fast with fast rubbers.
May 19, 2015 |
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Avalox P700
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Speed |
8.5 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Avalox P700Compared to P500 is less springy, a bit faster, stiffer with nice sweet spot. Perfect speed depending on rubber selection. Blocks are better than P500 but P500 shines for looping. Seal this blade when new. A very nice blade for the price. ST grip is nice and not to small. Nice touch for the short game. I love this blade and the P500. When you want to feel the ball these blades shine. Weights can vary so always ask for the weight that suits you.
Nov 10, 2014 |
Banda (1)
Butterfly (25)
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Butterfly Grubba Pro
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Speed |
6.0 |
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Control |
8.7 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Grubba ProThis blade is slow but great for defenders or beginners,allrounders due to long dwell time. This blade can produce massive spin with spinny rubber. Anatomic handle feels nice, the flared feels small. With faster rubbers like Sriver, MarkV, Bryce it feels like you can return everything due to the long dwell time of the blade. A nice slower blade from Butterfly. Update. Pair this with T05 1.7, 1.9 on FH for great defensive chopping or strong loops/hitting. Makes a great combi racket with T05 and SP's/anti/ long pips on reverse side with very nice control.
Jun 02, 2015 |
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Butterfly Kong Linghui
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
6.9 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
6.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Kong LinghuiThis blade has very nice build quality but lacks in feel and ball feedback. I found it neither good for hitting or looping compared with BTY Boll Spirit and Primorac. This is one strange bird of a blade. May work better with Chinese tacky hard sponge rubber. Flared handle feels small.
Aug 17, 2022 |
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Butterfly Primorac
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Speed |
7.7 |
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Control |
7.8 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
9.3 |
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Review of Butterfly PrimoracThis blade is one of the top sellers in the world and for good reason. The speed to control ratio is very good with touch. This blade is great for many types and levels of players depending on rubber selection and thickness. This blade is not to fast and not too slow. The Limba plys allow for good dwell time to produce spin and control. FL handle is nice looking and comfortable. Some here say this blade is for beginners only...not true at all. Pair it with T05, Calibra's, Acuda S1, 1Q, and you have world class speed and spin.
Aug 22, 2012 |
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Butterfly Photino
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Speed |
9.1 |
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Control |
7.8 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
9.2 |
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Review of Butterfly PhotinoA dream blade from Butterfly. Very expensive but oh so worth it. A blade with gears that can loop very well due to dwell time. This blade is fast to very fast depending on rubber. A thick blade but has good ball feedback. With 1.9 fast rubbers it becomes a hitters best friend. With 2.1-2.5mm rubbers it's a looping monster. Not as fast as other pure carbon blades from Butterfly but more control with great power due to the Z fiber construction.
Sep 04, 2009 |
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Butterfly Jonyer Hinoki
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Speed |
8.1 |
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Control |
7.7 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
7.8 |
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Review of Butterfly Jonyer HinokiA long time favorite for mid distance loopers. Average sweet spot and good dwell time for top spin. Classified as OFF but due to lighter weight plays more like OFF-. Anatomic redwood handle is very comfortable. The flared version feels small. A nice blade overall from Butterfly.
Sep 06, 2009 |
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Butterfly SA-01
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Speed |
5.8 |
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Control |
9.2 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly SA-01This blade is a great addition to the ALL+ Butterfly line. Lighter and a bit more power than the old basswood series. Good vibration suitable for the allround player or beginners. With Sriver 2.1 it hits and loops very well. Blade is made in China but overall quality is very good.
Sep 11, 2009 |
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Butterfly Primorac 2000
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Speed |
8.5 |
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Control |
7.5 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
8.1 |
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Review of Butterfly Primorac 2000Nice blade, fast especially with tensor rubbers. Light weight so great for thicker rubber. Very comfortable anatomic handle. Seems odd that this blade is only offered in an anatomical grip. Not for grandma or small children. Great for mid distance offense.
Sep 21, 2009 |
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Butterfly Adolescen
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Speed |
8.4 |
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Control |
7.6 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
8.1 |
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Review of Butterfly AdolescenVery close to the regular Korbel model. A very good offensive blade now discontinued. Flared handle is small.
Sep 25, 2009 |
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Butterfly Phalanx II
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Speed |
7.8 |
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Control |
7.8 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
8.5 |
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Review of Butterfly Phalanx IIA great looping blade that was short lived. Butterfly's second version. Outstanding feeling flared handle. Very good for mid and away from table looping.
Sep 25, 2009 |
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Butterfly XStar
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Speed |
7.1 |
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Control |
8.2 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Butterfly XStarOld design basswood blade like the BTY Kenny Pro. Good for close to table allround play. Plays faster than manufacturers claim. Can be heavy with 2.0-2.5 rubbers. Works well for block, counter, looping close to table. This is the only blade now offered in the ALL class by Butterfly.
Oct 16, 2009 |
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Butterfly Power 7
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.2 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
8.8 |
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Review of Butterfly Power 7Great blade for close to the table hitters and looping close to table. Good ball feedback for 7 ply. Nice feeling FL handle. Again Butterfly discontinues another great blade in the USA.
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Butterfly Korbel SK7
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Speed |
8.4 |
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Control |
7.8 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Overall |
9.5 |
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Review of Butterfly Korbel SK7Nice blade from Butterfly. Stiff but soft touch for the ball. Great control for a 7ply blade. This blade shines in mid distant power exchanges. Heavy but in a good way with most of the weight in the handle so doesn't feel like a log. The handle design is very nice looking and pro grade. A great blade from Butterfly.
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit
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Speed |
8.7 |
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Control |
7.3 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Timo Boll SpiritNot good for beginners. Large sweet spot. Great for all the strokes but it's strength lies in producing very strong loops and counters. Flared handle needs to be a bit bigger. Straight handle has a square shape, an oval straight would appeal to more players. A great blade by any measure. Update. FL is usually lighter than ST. by 3-4gr. TBS works best with medium to soft rubbers due to koto outer plys. This blade has great balance in the FL version. Used by the womans Mexican champion Yadira Silva and many high level players around the world. Fantastic with T05FX or T64FX. Some say this blade is to slow. Not the case at all as they have poor technique and poor arm/hand speed. Compared to BTY M. Maze has a slightly harder feel upon ball impact and shares the same speed range of medium fast. A Butterfly icon of a blade, upgraded to 10/10
Jan 08, 2014 |
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Butterfly Primorac EX
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
7.8 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Primorac EXFinally a blade that is like the regular Primorac but slightly faster. Well balanced, weight is perfect at 87gr. Comfortable FL handle that could be a bit larger. Attractive handle design. This is a nice looping blade for close and mid distance. Has some power away from table with good technique. works great with Tenergys or allround with Sriver.
Aug 21, 2013 |
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Butterfly Michael Maze
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Speed |
8.5 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Michael MazeThis is the first composite blade I really like. A bit more forgiving than TBS with a softer feeling at contact. Plays fast with a more direct throw angle. FL grip is outstanding. The limba outer ply gives a sense of security along with high speed. Works great with H3 Prov, Mark V Max, T64FX 2.1, Liked this blade much better than TBS with it's koto outer plys. This blade is better for a player uses a mix of shots due to the added ball feel. A solid 10 out of 10.
Aug 28, 2013 |
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Butterfly Innerforce AL
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Innerforce ALA high quality flexy fast blade. A very nice choice for anyone looking for a composite blade with good control and good speed. Pair it with T05/H3 to create a spin machine mid distance. Great for many players seeking a more flexible high quality blade. Outstanding for loopers.
Mar 12, 2014 |
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Butterfly Power Drive
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Speed |
8.6 |
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Control |
7.5 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.2 |
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Review of Butterfly Power DriveThis blade reigned supreme in the 1970's for it's power and build quality. Very popular at the time. Original was only offered in FL grip and head size was a bit larger. With a speed glued Mark V or Sriver it was very fast with the 38mm ball. The second versions had a slightly smaller head size and was offered in FL. ST. AN grips. A very fine blade that Butterfly should reintroduce.
Apr 24, 2024 |
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Butterfly Feth
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Speed |
7.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly FethThis blade was a good surprise. Nice feeling FL grip, affordable blade for beginners or any player seeking more control. Fast enough to win the point with offensive rubbers. With Tenergy 64 and 05 was fast with extra control. This blade will help you land more shots on the table. A very relaxed enjoyable blade to play with at beginner or intermediate levels.
Oct 14, 2014 |
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Butterfly Sardius
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Speed |
9.6 |
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Control |
6.0 |
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Stiffness |
10.0 |
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Hardness |
8.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
7.0 |
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Review of Butterfly SardiusPlayed with this blade decades ago. High quality blade from BTY. Speed and stiffness is outdated with the advent of tensor and glue effect rubber technology/ new blade compositions materiels This blade is simply to hard and fast for the mass of players. BTY has discontinued many blades over the years that were far superior to Sardius so it is a puzzle to me this model is still being produced. Save your money unless you are a blade collector. Very fast blocking at the table or looping from 100ft away are it's attributes. Play with 1QHD max and you can loop from Hawaii. Old school Tamca Carbon layers makes this blade a weapon and your opponents need body armour. All kidding aside I do not recommend this one even for pure power players.
Nov 11, 2014 |
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Butterfly Viscaria
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Butterfly ViscariaCompared Viscaria to my Timo Boll Spirit. Viscaria has slightly larger FL handle and was 3 gr. heavier. More direct feeling with a pinch more stiffness and power. Looping close to table sent the ball longer than TBS. so stroke adjustment is needed. Very suitable for mid distance looping and hitting. Good touch for the short game pushing and chopping. Blocking on BH was brilliant with Viscaria. I felt TBS was better for looping mid and close to table while Viscaria was better further away from table Counter hits where very fast with Viscaria. A bit head heavy with Tenergy rubbers. A great blade for mid and advanced players. These are getting easier to find now.
Apr 12, 2015 |
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Butterfly Timo Boll W5
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Timo Boll W5Fine blade from BTY. Nice feeling FL grip. Medium sweet spot. With T05 provided more than enough speed and spin to gain the point. This blade felt like a precision instrument. A bit head heavy with Tenergy. Great for looping at any distance. BTY took great care in selecting extra high grade woods in this model. A bit expensive for an all wood blade but you will love this model unless you are a power crazy blast everything kind of player. Sanding the edges and sealing the face will give this beauty a long life. No harsh vibration but enough vibration to transmit strength of shot. Works great with Tenergy, Mark V HPS, Hurricaine III, Calibra LT.
Apr 20, 2015 |
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Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLC
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLCI did not buy this blade but played with it for an hour (friends blade). Very direct feel with excellent power from all distances. Smooth feeling FL grip but edges where sharp so sanding needed. Sanding should not be needed in a blade in this price range...shame Butterfly. Overall blocks where crisp with T05 both sides. Loops direct from mid/away from table. Short game good with nice ball touch. Vibration has a different feel in this one but in a good way. Not a pure power blade so fits in nice with offensive styles. Would I recommend this blade to the average club player...no way! There are other Z-carbon blades among most brands that feel and play just as nice. It is a very fine blade however vastly over priced. Large sweet spot, attractive design, slightly head heavy with T05 2.1. Do not buy this blade unless you have a deep wallet or are a collector and want the most expensive BTY blade. Ribbit.
May 04, 2015 |
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Butterfly Petr Korbel
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Speed |
8.6 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Petr KorbelWith the advent of the new plastic ball I think the Korbel is the new Primorac blade. A great blade for allround play with speed. FL handle is small but comfortable. Head size is a bit larger than most and can be head heavy with thick rubbers. The look of this blade is classic. Not to fast and not slow this blade would be a good choice for a wide range of players. Price is lower than Primorac. For Tenergy users 1.9mm thickness is a good choice to reduce weight on the Korbel. A very good pick for allround offensive style. Update: With Butterfly Rozena this is the smoothest combination I have ever tested. All the gears are there with no surprises regardless of stroke used. It can be gentle with a lot of feeling for the short game or very powerful and fast on offense. One of the best all wood blades a player can choose.
Nov 22, 2018 |
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Butterfly Andrzej Grubba 15
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Speed |
7.5 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Butterfly Andrzej Grubba 15Plays like the classic model Grubba made in Japan. High control, excellent vibration, good build quality. This blade would suit a wide range of styles from modern defense to mid distance loopers. Great allround blade for lower level players due to the superb control. This blade can also be fast with advanced rubbers like MXP, T05, T64, S-1. AN grip is large enough and fits the hand very well. A "Do ALL Blade". Sick of poor feeling composite blades then try this one and tune it up with your correct rubber. Blade face is slightly larger so max thickness may make for a heavy setup. Great control, reasonable price, and new attractive cosmetics. If you are a player of lower to mid level and want more balls to find the table this model would be an excellent choice. A solid 9.
Jul 30, 2017 |
DHS (1)
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DHS Power-G PG7
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Speed |
8.2 |
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Control |
7.6 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.3 |
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Review of DHS Power-G PG7This is a better Clipper. More flexible for looping but still retains the power for hits and smashing. With the ST handle you have outstanding balance, not head heavy at all. Nice solid feel when contacting the ball with very good ball feedback. Mark V and Mark V HPS love this blade...a perfect match for a balanced game with power. ST handle is squared and feels like TBS grip...very comforatable.
Sep 30, 2012 |
Donic (9)
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Donic Epox PowerCarbon
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Donic Epox PowerCarbonDonic has outdone themselves with this blade. The quality is superb. Plays light for a 90gr. blade. Stiff with great feedback. Flared handle is as good as it gets. Great choice for hitters and mid-distant power loopers. Speed is between fast and very fast. Simply the finest blade I have ever purchased. Superb with 1Q, or S1 on FH side for great blocking, chopping mid distance or high speed drive close to table. Step back and looping is a breeze. Great for combi players with inverted/pips due to the high blade thickness and carbon fleece construction. Want to increase the speed of your game with good control? ...this blade will make you a happy player.
Jan 12, 2016 |
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Donic Epox Carbotec
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Donic Epox CarbotecThis blade is almost identical to the Donic Epox Power Carbon except for cosmetics and it has a bit more dwell time and a slightly less stiff. The quality of constuction is very high. Provides a bit less speed but more spin variation and is better suited to the allround attacker. A Brilliant blade. Flared handle is perfection not to thin and not to thick....perfect feel and balance.
Sep 05, 2010 |
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Donic Epox PowerAllround
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Speed |
8.7 |
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Control |
7.8 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Donic Epox PowerAllroundHigh quality offensive/aggressive allround blade. Very nice feeling FL grip. Rigid blade suitable for fast blocks/counters and looping from all distances. Due to epoxy resins this gives this blade strength with slight flex. Different feeling vibrations than most blades but the ball feel is excellent. Some will not like that type of vibrations some will. This blade is more offensive than allround but not a speed demon either. Love the feel of all the Epox blades. A high quality blade from Donic at a reasonable price.
Jun 03, 2015 |
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Donic Epox Offensiv
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Speed |
8.7 |
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Control |
7.5 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Donic Epox OffensivI have tested many blades through the years. Although the FL grip felt great it honestly felt and played like a brick. To heavy (93g) to stiff. Ball feel was muted. Better blades in the Donic range are Burn ALL+, Burn OFF-, Carbotec and Power Carbon, and Arotox line. Build quality for the Donic Epox Offensive is high but unless you favor a heavy dull blade other Donic blades are a much better choice.
Update: Ordered a second one that is 87gr. much lighter than first one. Second one everything came together in a good way. solid for blocks, extra spin for close/mid distance looping. Sriver G2 or regular Sriver works great. Tenergy 64 and 05 are very fast on this one and had some control issues. Upgrading overall score to 8, just remember to request a lighter one.
Dec 19, 2014 |
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Donic Burn ALL+
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
9.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Donic Burn ALL+This is one of the better blades in the ALL+ class. The FL grip feels outstanding and the balance is very good. This blade can cover many bases. With slower, thin rubbers it is very suitable for beginners. With thicker glue effect or tensor rubbers it becomes fast and spinny and becomes a looping machine. Seal this blade when new with a water based wood sealer. Sweet spot is average. This blade is the right choice for beginners or loopers close/mid distance from table and any player seeking a high quality medium speed blade at a good price point. Highly recommended.
Sep 11, 2013 |
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Donic Appelgren Allplay Senso V1
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Speed |
7.5 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Donic Appelgren Allplay Senso V1This blade can be used by a wide range of players. Many gears depending on rubber selection and thickness. ST grip is outstanding, big and fat which reduces hand strain over long playing sessions. A flexible blade with very good speed reserves. Great build quality and nice balance with thick rubbers. Pair it with classic rubbers for strong allround play or with tensor for more than enough speed and spin to win the point in higher level play. More players would benefit their game using this class of blade. Great blade for looping close/mid distance. Pair it with thick Chinese tacky rubber for massive spin generation and good speed. A very nice blade from Donic.
Feb 25, 2014 |
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Donic Defplay Senso
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Speed |
6.0 |
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Control |
9.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Donic Defplay SensoI heard good reviews concerning this blade so I purchased one for hardbat play. Sealing and some light sanding was needed for the lower wings for added hand comfort. The FL handle felt comfortable and was not to thin. With Yasaka A-1-2 OX pips I found it to be an excellent blade for hardbat. Compared to my Hock blade this one was a bit faster with the same long dwell time for great control. This is a 5ply defensive blade and would be suitable for hardbat, defensive choppers or makes a great control-allround blade with thinner rubbers. I can feel the ball vibrations very well due to the Senso handle. The price is good, the performance is excellent and highly recommend for anyone looking for a very good Def+ blade.
Feb 07, 2016 |
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Donic Defplay Senso V3
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Speed |
6.0 |
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Control |
9.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Donic Defplay Senso V3This blade is excellent for aggressive defense or as a controlled allround blade. A bit fast for hardbat use but not much. Top heavy with sponge rubbers so keep the thickness 1.5mm and below. Pair it with Juic Elite Defense 1.5 and any pips for BH and you have a do all setup. I can chop, hit, loop, block all with very good control. Speed is slow-medium so good technique is required for loops and smashes to produce speed. Some light sanding is needed to remove sharp edges from bottom of wings. Long dwell produces great spin. Tired of setups that simply are to fast then try this and see more of your shots in for winners. Vibration is rather high, FL handle is comfortable with some players wanting to reduce wing amount to improve balance and feel. A good control blade at a decent price point.
Jul 24, 2016 |
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Donic Epox Control
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Speed |
7.8 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Donic Epox ControlCan't find my past review of this blade so will review again. This is a high quality All+ class blade that many players will love. Has a distinct rather hard feel that gives a direct vibration to the hand with medium to medium hard rubbers. If your not sure what class blade to buy this blade is an excellent choice for a wide range of styles. With thinner sponge makes for a good defensive to allround choice. With harder sponge or a tensor it becomes a good offensive choice for close to mid table attackers. Loops and counters well with an excellent touch for the short game. A do all quality blade that won't break the bank. Update 2024. blade is perfect for pips players who play pips on BH due to the blade stiffness. This blade plays fast for an ALL+ blade with excellent balance and great feeling ST. or FL. handles.
Apr 20, 2024 |
Dr. Neubauer (1)
Hunter (2)
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Hunter Hawk
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Speed |
6.0 |
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Control |
9.5 |
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Stiffness |
0.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Hunter HawkThis blade is acknowledgement to the great Hock blades of the past. A large flexible blade best for hard bat or 1.0 sponge only due to the very large blade face. High quality blade but needs sealing when new. Nice feeling ST and FL handles much like the old Hock blades. Outstanding control for chops/control game and fast enough for counter attack. Works great with Butterfly Orthodox or Yasaka A-1-2.
Jun 12, 2013 |
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Hunter Power-Touch
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Speed |
8.5 |
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Control |
7.1 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Hunter Power-TouchThis fast blade pairs well with most rubbers but shines with medium hard rubbers is for more experienced players. Flared handle is thin with the blade overall having an attractive look and very good build quality. A good blade for intermediate to advanced players who like a slim handle with speed. Glass fiber gives this blade a larger sweet spot and gives a secure feeling when smashing.
Aug 07, 2023 |
Juic (3)
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Juic Nebula
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Speed |
8.6 |
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Control |
6.9 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Juic NebulaThis blade is very close in design to the now discontinued very popular Butterfly Power Drive. Fast blade best suited for hitters and counter drivers. Heavy with thicker rubber.
Aug 27, 2009 |
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Juic Stellan Bengtsson Alpha
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Speed |
8.3 |
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Control |
7.5 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
7.0 |
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Review of Juic Stellan Bengtsson AlphaThis blade is rated in the ALL+ range however it plays like OFF-to OFF. Superb balance and feel for a composite blade. Huge sweet spot due to carbon and Kevlar layers. Fast with Tensors or medium-fast allround with slower rubbers. Used by X3 times champion Jimmy Butler. An ok blade from Juic not great. Update, seal blade when new as the outer ply splinters very easily when changing rubbers. I used 2 coats of sealer on this one. After extended use I found flaws in workmanship like gap developing on underside if handle. Changing my mind on this blade. It plays fine but build quality is not on par with Butterfly and Donic. Made in China.
Feb 24, 2014 |
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Juic Kalinic
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Speed |
7.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Juic KalinicOld school blade that has been around a long time. Good for allround play. Heavy with thick rubbers in max. Nice feeling FL and ST grips. Juic blades are now made in China so consistency may be an issue. A good allround blade with medium-fast speed.
Oct 14, 2014 |
KTL (LKT - Li Kuang Tsu) (1)
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KTL (LKT) Toxic 3
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Speed |
5.5 |
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Control |
9.5 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of KTL (LKT) Toxic 3This blade is all about control. Plays like a Hock blade perhaps slightly faster. Great with OX pips or thin sponge 1.0mm. A fun blade to play with occasionally from your fast inverted sponge racket. Build quality is excellent. Straight handle is comfortable however some players may not like the notches on the back side. Has speed to counter when needed close to table. The best defensive-control blade for the money period. With Mark V 1.5 it chops great and can kill weak balls. A fun blade to play with by anyone.
Oct 28, 2009 |
Nittaku (2)
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Nittaku Runlox-5
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Speed |
8.4 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.5 |
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Review of Nittaku Runlox-5Soft feeling offensive blade that is great for many players. Nice speed with nice control. Good feeling with soft sponge rubbers. This is a top spinners blade. Great quality blade but needs sealing when new. Great with Tenergy 05 FX 2.1 or T25 FX. 2.1. a can't miss blade with Mark V 2.0. Same as Avalox P500 only a bit nicer.
Aug 15, 2012 |
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Nittaku Kasumi Basic
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Nittaku Kasumi BasicGreat blade for many players due to it's allround character. Very good for controlled looping and hitting close/mid table. Plenty of speed especially with tensor rubbers. High build quality. Seal this blade when new to prevent wood splintering. When your tired of low feeling, to fast composite blades this blade is a joy to play with.
Sep 30, 2014 |
Stiga (11)
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Stiga Clipper
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Stiga ClipperWith advent of the 40mm ball this blade is a solid OFF class not OFF+. This blade is a joy to hold and is best for close/mid attackers who vary drives with loops. Slight flex when looping but strongest with blocks and counter attacks. FL handle was rough so needed sanding. Overall balance was excellent with nice feeling thicker than average FL handle. A great blade from Stiga for mid level and advanced players. Changed to a thick feeling ST grip. Provides less hand fatigue during long playing sessions and facilitates BH transitions. Other manufacturers take note. Clipper ST is the model for what an ST grip should be. Used by top players around the world winning many titles. Classic perfection.
Oct 11, 2014 |
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Stiga HyperTech CR 35/45
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Speed |
7.8 |
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Control |
8.3 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Stiga HyperTech CR 35/45One of the top blades in it's class. Very light weight with max thickness rubbers. Nice transition from a controled short game to fast loops/hits/counter close/mid distance from table. Legend FL handle needs some very light sanding but feels very comfortable. Outstanding with Stiga Boost or Calibra rubbers. A winner from Stiga. The Legend grip feels superb. Recently tried with Hurricane III 3-50 and it produced incredible spin on loops. Of the army of blades I have tested this one shines as the very best in the ALL+ class. Update: If you are an intermediate player pair this blade with Nittaku Renanos Hold for incredible spin. To slow? This combo has the same top end speed of my BTY TBS/ Tenergy setup. Great, great feeling Legend FL grip.
Jan 04, 2016 |
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Stiga Allround Classic
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Speed |
7.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Stiga Allround ClassicI have tested numerous blades of all classes through the years but not this one until now. This blade must be sealed when new after a light sanding of the handle and wings. This blade gives you exactly what you put into the shot. Medium speed with some vibration and medium small sweet spot. Build quality is good. Pair it with classic rubbers for a safe allround game or with tensors for more offense. Great for looping. Pair it with slower rubbers/thinner sponge for defense or control game. An all time classic allround blade good for just about any style depending on rubber selection except pure power play away from table. With tacky Chinese type attack rubber it becomes very allround in nature with very good spin. A classic!
Feb 06, 2014 |
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Stiga Allround Classic WRB
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Speed |
7.3 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Stiga Allround Classic WRBThis blade is a real winner from Stiga. Light blade suitable for classic rubbers and tensors alike. Great ball feel upon ball impact. Pair it with tacky Chinese rubbers to produce good speed and massive spin. Pair it with Juic 999 turbo or Hurricane 3 Neo and you have created a spin monster with very good speed. Some very light sanding need for the handle to smooth out the feel. Seal this blade when new to prevent splintering with rubber changes. Suitable for all levels except advanced power looping away from table. All grips are ok but could be just a tic larger.
Feb 11, 2014 |
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Stiga Kjell Johannson
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Speed |
7.3 |
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Control |
8.5 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Stiga Kjell JohannsonI bought this blade 40 years ago and it is still a very good blade now. Sealed wood x2 to protect from splintering. Medium-slow in speed but can be fast enough with tensor rubbers to win the point. Conic handle is attractive and feels comfortable to hold. These are becoming rare to find in good condition. Above average vibration and medium sweet spot. A very good allround blade for collectors or players who love the feel of old Stiga blades. This was my first Stiga blade purchased in 1973. Rubber was BTY Plous if anyone is old enough to remember that rubber. Sad to see manufacturers discontinue the conic grip as it was a cross between flared and straight handles. With the advent of the larger ball a tensor with a harder sponge is needed on this blade unless you are a beginner. A timeless classic worth every cent.
Aug 29, 2022 |
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Stiga Infinity VPS V Diamond Touch
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Speed |
10.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
10.0 |
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Review of Stiga Infinity VPS V Diamond TouchStiga has hit a home run with this one. Light fast blade with good sweet spot. Tired of dull feeling composite blades that cost to much then this blade is your weapon of choice. Crisp direct feel with control. Great for looping at all distances. Nice touch for short game. The new conic grip feels superb. Legend FL is perfect also. Pair it with Tenergys, Rakza 7, Mark V HPS and you will rule the known universe. Great blade for a wide range of offensive minded players. A rare 10 out of 10.
Oct 07, 2014 |
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Stiga Clipper WRB
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Stiga Clipper WRBA few grams lighter than Clipper Classic due to WRB. Need medium to light weight rubbers or will be head heavy. Like most blades from Stiga needed sanding and sealing with a rough feeling handle and wings. I feel Classic Clipper has better balance than this version. Fast thick blade that hits with authority and loops well at all distances. Very fast speed with decent control. As with the Clipper line these blades block very well. Stiga has nice feeling handles, not to wimpy like some others.
Oct 13, 2014 |
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Stiga Offensive Classic WRB
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
7.5 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Stiga Offensive Classic WRBThis blade fits like an old pair of jeans. Perfect feeling Legend FL grip. Those that say this blade lacks control need coaching as a wide range of players can use this blade. Great for close/mid distance looping and nice touch for the short game. Pair it with Classic rubbers for great allround control play or try it with fast and spinny tensors for more advanced play. Seal this blade when new or top ply will splinter when changing rubber. Hairspray is a quick seal but there are excellent water based sealers available at most TT shops. An excellent "Do All" blade.
Dec 17, 2014 |
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Stiga Offensive CR
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Stiga Offensive CRThis blade is a true OFF- class in speed. Almost identical to WRB CR model except 2 grams heavier. Same great feeling Legend FL grip. Outstanding spin with T05, T05FX, Renanos Hold, Barracuda. Not a power blade but plenty fast with tensors. Works well with Chinese type hard sponge rubbers like H3, H2, PF4, Skyline on FH side. Some will like the hardness of the top ply walnut others will prefer a koto or limba outer play for a blade in this class. This blade has that little top end kick for strong looping. Short game is ok and rubber dependent as some rubbers can be to springy on this one. A fine Stiga blade, perfect weight, speed, control. Update: I find it amusing when some here call this blade "slow". They either have poor technique or slower rubbers. With a fast tensor such as Tenergy 64 or MXP you can throw bullets. This blade is the perfect blade if you have an offensive style and your rating is below 2000. Light, fast ( with the right rubber, thickness) good balance and nice build quality. So give up your hard stiff composite blades that you have control issues with and get one of these. Your grandmother will clap when she sees you play.
Oct 20, 2017 |
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Stiga Energy WRB
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Stiga Energy WRBOFF- class blade, light weight excellent for looping mid distance. Softer feel at ball impact with good dwell time for creating heavy topspin. Shares the same speed range as Offensive Classic Series with a softer feel. Seal blade when new and sand the sharp wings where your hand contacts the blade face. Pairs well with medium to hard sponge rubbers. Lacks a bit of crispness for close to table play but short game has good control. Overall a good allround/offensive looping blade but feel Offensive Classic CR is a better choice in this class.
Jan 09, 2015 |
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Stiga Celero
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Speed |
8.0 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Stiga CeleroThis is a new model offered by Stiga. It is rated as OFF-. Finishing from the factory has improved over previous years but will require light sanding around the handle and lower wings to provide a broken in feel. Attractive new lens and bottom logo looks to the higher quality of this blade. This blade is very suitable for allround loopers , close to mid range. Not a power blade away from table. Short game is excellent with a medium sweet spot. Think a tic slower BTY Korbel or a heavier BTY Primorac with a much nicer feeling FL handle and you have the Celero. A much overdue model to provide allround power play with a lot of control. Very attractive wood selection and handle cosmetics. 84gr-88gr for weight range. This new model would suit a wide range of player except some pro's or pure power players. The limba outer ply is nice and spin friendly for those that live on top spin game. Quality to performance and price is stellar compared to other brands in this class and price point. Grade A overall score. intermediate level to 2000 will love this blade. Lots of ball feedback with enough power to end the point. Compared to OC CR this blade has a tic more flex and slightly more vibration. Not as pips friendly as OC CR due to softer feel. Pair it with a good Chinese rubber and you will have a great looping setup.
Oct 25, 2017 |
Xiom (1)
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Xiom Stradivarius
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Speed |
9.0 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
8.0 |
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Review of Xiom StradivariusThis blade is for advanced players who loop mid/away from table. Very quick impulse vibration trigger to send the ball back fast. I agree with some others here this blade lacks feel. In the speed range of BTY Viscaria with solid but muted ball feel. FL grip feels different being that it is wide but not deep in the hand. Build quality is high and has an attractive look. Not a good choice unless you practice/train on a regular basis.
May 17, 2015 |
Yasaka (5)
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Yasaka Sweden Classic
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Speed |
6.9 |
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Control |
8.5 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
3.7 |
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Consistency |
5.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Yasaka Sweden ClassicOne of the best allround blades available. Great for a wide range of players from beginners to experienced control/defensive players. Large ST grip. This blade can become offensive with tensors with fine touch. Makes a great pips/inverted combination for close to table play. Excellent build quality. Excellent for looping close/mid distance from table. Lacks some power away. A classic blade from Yasaka. Made in Sweden. Update. The ST version has a great fat feel that balances heavier rubber sheets like Tenergys. After sealing this blade twice and using a glue effect rubber I felt this blade has many gears for a lot of players. With T05 it produced great spin and good speed. Not blazing fast but fast enough to gain the point. With classic rubber it is slower and requires good stroke to produce power. Very good power to control ratio depending on rubber selection. Great blade for beginners and advanced players alike. Some say this blade is slow. It can be slow and it can be fast, that is where the rubber selection comes to bear. Some say this is a defensive blade. Perhaps with the correct rubber it can be. With OX pips out it played poorly due to the wood selection of the outer layer ply.
Feb 17, 2016 |
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Yasaka Galaxya
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Speed |
8.5 |
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Control |
8.0 |
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Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Yasaka GalaxyaGreat blade from Yasaka. This blade feels different than many blades in it's class. Has a quick response at the table and is very good for fast blocks and fast drives. Loops are great at mid distance with much power. comfortable and attractive FL grip. Blade is sealed at the factory but edges still need sanding. Impressive blade for the price compared to other carbon blades
Sep 30, 2014 |
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Yasaka Goiabao 5
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Speed |
9.2 |
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Control |
7.0 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Yasaka Goiabao 5This blade was a pleasant surprise to me as it had very nice wood for the price. Sweet spot was medium-large. Fast with very good feel for the ball and some flex. Great for looping at any distance. Made in Sweden blade that rivals much higher priced blades with the same wood composition. Slightly head heavy with thick rubbers. A powerful and elegant blade for players seeking a bit more speed. Works well with short pips on BH or inverted. Speed to control ratio is nice on this one as most blades in this speed range can be difficult to control. Better than Clipper wood in all areas except perhaps blocking. For advanced or seasoned intermediate players who love more speed. Excellent buy.
Aug 14, 2022 |
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Yasaka Sweden Extra
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Speed |
7.8 |
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Control |
8.5 |
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Stiffness |
3.0 |
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Hardness |
5.2 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.5 |
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Review of Yasaka Sweden ExtraGiving up fast carbon/composite blades and returning to this blade. The ST grip is fat and very comfortable for me. Sweet spot is medium. Price is decent and won't make you look for a second job to buy it unlike some of the new super dupper blades $400 bucks and more. Table tennis a sport all about touch and consistency and this blade delivers in a big way. I have 50 years of tournament experience so I know my stuff peeps. With max MXP rubbers it is a demon for flex speed, looping and fast as hell counters with touch at the table and mid distance. Lacks a bit of killing power away from table hitting but does great for lobs and strong loop. Ok for blocking especially with hard sponge rubber. Everyone get this blade and you will become famous and your girlfriend will think you are going to the Olympics. You can donate all your super fast carbon blades to people in prison who have a table or donate them to poor kids around the world so they can sell them for food. The quintessential "Every Players" blade that a ton of players will love.
Aug 31, 2022 |
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Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive
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Speed |
8.7 |
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Control |
7.5 |
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Stiffness |
5.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
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Consistency |
10.0 |
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Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Yasaka Ma Lin Extra OffensiveGreat blade for combination inverted with short pips for BH due to hard outer ply. Sweet spot is medium-large with the right vibration. Best blade I have reviewed that pairs very well with Chinese tacky rubbers. Might suggest a light sanding when new to soften the edges at the bottom of the wings. AN grip feels outstanding, not to thick or thin. Good at all distances from table. Some Euro tensors feel nice but can be a bit to bouncy on this blade. Rakza 7, Rozena, T64 Fx, Dragon Grip, Hurricaines work well. A great offensive all wood blade that has become a legend.
May 15, 2024 |
