KTL (LKT) Loopsonic

Great blade to start with; it was my first! It came premade with LKT Recoil rubbers on both sides. During initial play it did have a vibration when incoming shots bounced off. Although it goes away when you get use to it. Speed is somewhat okay, but the control of the blade is great for beginners wanting to improve their strokes. It does have a hollow handle that allows the user to adjust a block inside (with a special key) to shift the weight of the handle. Players with lower skill level may notice the difference as I did feel it, but players with higher level skill won't feel the difference as I did as I gradually got better. Apparently there's a forum online where someone changed the Recoil rubbers for the Rapid Soft, which increased the speed of the blade. I took his advice and did the same. However, I just recently changed the rubbers and haven't got a good chance to really try it out. Update: I've had a decent amount of time with the new setup. I went with Friendship 729 Transcend on my FH and LKT Rapid Soft on my BH. In addition, I adjusted the block in the handle all the way up, which makes the head more heavier. This setup is is slightly faster, spinnier, and better control than the old recoil rubbers. Blocks are very soft. If blocking close, the ball lands just comfortably over the net in a dangerous area for the opponent. Although, away from the table you will have to put more effort. Chops are solid and has greatly helped me improve in that area. Overall, I still think it's a great beginner blade.

The slowest blade i have ever seen. Pro: Light, controllable. Cons: Absolutely no touch at all. It feels like a piece of plastic with a weird vibration. But for the price i don't know why you should expect more. I bought it because i wanted a blade on which to try all my new rubbers and have a comparison without taking apart my playing setup. Although i'm not sure it's good for that anymore. It has a ghizmo inside and a hollow handle. Mine cracked at first usage(the handle). Worst blade ever.