The new Hadraw Shield is a defensive blade of the next generation. It's thin 5-ply structure makes for less weight and adds control to any defensive situation.
Well, this blade was not on my radar but I had the opportunity to buy a second hand Hadraw Shield, almost new, so I gave it a try. First of all, this balde is not slow, and suited for the plastic ball. I played during years with Matsushita Pro Model (MPM), and i'd say that Hadraw Shield is a sort of upgrade of MPM : a bit harder, a bit stiffer, a bit faster, but with the same DNA. I am almost confused because I just wanted to test it, but I really enjoy how good it is! Choping is great on both wings, I noticed that LP becomes really dangerous since Hadraw Shield enhance low trajectory while defending and agressive/disruptive pushes. Power while attacking is hughe... Nothing is bad! I just like it, Hadraw Shiel design is simple but really lovely to me.
[My PL is definitely Tibhar Grass D-Tecs (0.5mm) since the P-ball, and main backside is Mark V HPS (2mm) / sometimes Evolution MX-P (1,8mm)]
Great quality like other butterfly blade.
It was claimed that this blade has the same structure with Shibutani Pro model (Sorry I've never used once). This blade is quite similar to Matsushita Pro model (MPM) in every aspect with a bit flexier and longer handle.
If you are finding the replacement of MPM, then look no more.
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