Andro TP_Ligna Def

Andro TP Ligna Def : only 74g! / approx. headsize : 163x156mm / Freq : around 1.035 Hz This is a masterpiece of a blade, every single angle has been sanded. Outer plies are thick and very robust (no risk of tearing out fibers). Build quality is very high, among the best I ever seen. The handle is not on the big side, it's a bit smaller than Victas Matsu's and BTY Diode's. Before glueing any rubber, I was a bit worried about speed (1.030 Hz) ; after 1 month of testings, I can say that this is not a specially fast blade but I never felt it was lacking nor limitating my offensive strokes at all. I used my usual rubbers for the test : FH Victas V>15 sticky (2mm) / BH : Stiga Vertical 20 (0,5mm) The evidence is that it is a high flex, high dwell time blade. The feeling of catching that ball is really obvious and the most clear I ever had. Meaning : 1- all defensive strokes are very controlled, the touch is very soft and precise. 2- Opening topspin is incerdibly loaded, it's impressive! 3- Flat hitting was difficult and required some adjustments. TP Ligna Def is clearly designed to maximize spin (under or top) and control. Two things truely impressed me : the ease of opening topspin and stability for chopping (both sides). Those who love stiff/hard blades won't appreciate it at all! Personally, I will test forward since I really appreciate this blade a lot.