GiG's Blade Ratings/Reviews
Back to gig's ProfileHere are GiG's ratings and reviews. These ratings are useful because GiG has his/her own standard and will rate and review the ping pong equipment accordingly, giving you accurate and useful ratings and reviews to aid you in your next online purchase.
Stiga (1) 
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Stiga Offensive Classic (OC)
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Review of Stiga Offensive Classic (OC)If you are an experienced player with an all-round attacking style who plays close to the table, but aren't a professional, this blade is a dream come true. It would be too slow for today's pros, and the catapult effect wouldn't be enough for players who prefer mid-far distance to play, but it is absolutely fantastic for learning or improving spin-oriented shots; it is neither too light nor too heavy (my blade weighs 82.5 g), and the handle is comfortable. The feel is very natural, and the vibrations aren't as strong as some reviews suggest. Perhaps this aspect was improved in the latest version of the blade, when the outer Koto layer was replaced with Limba? I would rate it as OFF--.Sep 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||
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TSP Gaia
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Review of TSP GaiaI'm an intermediate player, been playing with that one for almost a year, and after just 2 sessions... I've bought the 2nd one, becouse I hope I'll never have to change it. It's OFF-- lots of feeling, so it has a great control, no doubt with pack of power but, let's say, without steroids. It's very honest blade, and as mantioned above: every shot is possible with well paired rubbers. For a long time I was searching for some suitable ones, and Nittaku Factive on BH and Andro Hexer SFX on FH it's exectly what I was looking for - just pure pleasure to play and focus on a chance to a kick-shot.I've only put some tape on the handle to change weight balance, to take it all more to the elbow side - have some problems with my wrist after an accident, but this simple action deleted the pain in full. A little minus: I think that with blades containing limba it's a bit easier to generate spin, but on the other hand here with koto You have an opportunity for such great smashes in short game - fast and direct. I read that koto-ayous-kiri-ayous-koto blades are the hard ones... I'm suprised. It does not feel hard for me, comparing for example to Donic Persson Powerplay (defenetly harder and faster but without any feeling). I'll say it's medium, with perticible flex, but again no sleepy AT ALL. For more playing in mid / far distance there's a need for some more strength and technic, but also possible and efective. Ball flight parabola is low, bit flat which for me is one of the pros. Weight of my blade (1st and 2nd one) is 82 grams, so with Factive and Hexer SFX and the tape on handle weight's in full 169 grams - fine and comfortable. All in all - I know it's not that easy to find Gaia I, but it's worth the price and time for searching. Oct 17, 2020 | |||||||||||||||
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TSP Black Balsa 7.0
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Review of TSP Black Balsa 7.0OK. I'm an intermediate but experienced allround attacker. I came back to TT after a long break, 2.5 years ago & tested blades like: Persson Power Play, Korbel, Gaia (1st edition), Force Arc OFF, Christian Suss OFF and I have to say that Black Balsa 7.0 with 5Q Sound rubbers (both sides) for my playing style is BY FAR the best combo.Pros: 1) incredible control & feeling with such a speed that gives ability to play in EVERY style, 2) very lightweight (I have two BB7s, 1st is 69 grams & 2nd 65 grams), 3) short but still very good contact with the soft rubbers on it. Cons: 1) this blade is VERY delicate - you have to take good care of it, 2) it's not that easy to... glue the rubbers to it! I highly recommend this one - really don't be afraid to give it a try. Jul 15, 2021 | |||||||||||||
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