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Gambler (1)

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Gambler Gun
Speed |
8.0 |
Control |
9.0 |
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Review of Gambler GunI purchased two of these blades from the American manufacturer. They cost was very reasonable. I was amazed at the high quality of woods and the finish. The blades were a perfect match both weighing exactly 82 grams each. Because I have osteoarthritis in my hands and wrist I was looking for a blade that would provide me with advantage in my backhand topspin using the power from my elbow rather than my wrist. Also making it easier to lift and return the back spin ball. Also I can use an all finger grip instead of the shake-hand grip. The blade is perfect for that, plus the design gives me a couple of cm of reach, which is important for wheelchair players. It took me a couple of hours play to adjust my backhand stroke to accommodate what is a much easier delivery with this blade. I use Aurus 2.1 rubbers and the spin with this blade is awesome and my backhand is greatly improved.
Sep 12, 2020 |
Re-Impact (1)

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Re-Impact Intro
Speed |
8.0 |
Control |
10.0 |
Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
Consistency |
10.0 |
Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Re-Impact IntroRe-Impact Intro Blade.
This review is for the Re-impact INTRO blade fitted with the ERGONOMIC handle. This type of handle is often called the pistol grip. Primarily the blade is centre is in line with the wrist negating to some extent the need to play with a dropped or broken wrist angle. I use Tibhar Aurus rubbers on both sides. The Re-impact ergonomic handle is expensive at an additional 70 euro, but it is a fine example of craftsmanship with shape and design. The handle fits into the hand so perfectly that you forget you are holding a bat; it feels like an extension of your hand. The blade only weighs 65 grams or less. From day one my accuracy and control improved. Absolutely no grip adjustment needed between fore and back hand play. Both my spin and serves improved, especially my banana flick against backspin and short serve.
Jan 31, 2021 |
Sanwei (1)

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Sanwei Type 96 Leaning Handle
Speed |
9.0 |
Control |
9.0 |
Stiffness |
7.0 |
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Hardness |
6.7 |
Consistency |
10.0 |
Overall |
9.0 |
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Review of Sanwei Type 96 Leaning HandleThis review is for the standard size head version 15.2mm. There is also 3K carbon and 9 ply carbon versions which are larger and heavier blades.
I use a Shakehand Grip and due to recurring wrist pain, I searched for an angled handle blade that would align with my wrist when held out straight. Basically the blade would be in the same position as it would have been in my bent wrist. I tried the Nittaku Tenaly blade, but experienced loss in control. I put this down to the balance weight distribution.
The Samwei is cut and machined as a complete template and thus the head is shaped for optimum ball contact. The blade stood on the base of its handle and is perfectly balanced. When playing, I first needed to stop bending my wrist, because the blade is already in that position. After a couple of hours, my timing which I feared would be a problem was perfect. The added bonus was that my backhand and banana flicks were more consistent. I have been using the blade for a couple of months for both club and league and my game has improved, and so has my wrist. I will stay with the Sanwei. I have purchased a second blade and it is exactly the same weight.
Nov 26, 2019 |
Sauer & Troger (1)
