KTL (LKT) Pro XC

Bought two of these from Zeropong and have rubbered one up with LKT Red Diamond FH (Golden cake Sponge 2.1mm) Rapid speed 2.0mm black BH for coaching purposes as I am a pimpled out player on my BH. Great control, but has the speed there for winning fast points up close or at mid distance. Good for looping if paired with the right rubber. I have the weight set near the back of the handle for weight distribution as the LKT rubber make the blade very head heavy. Great finish on the blade. Although I play in the league with Long Pips on a DEF+ blade, I am going to put a Mid Pimple on the 2nd blade to get a pips out perspective of the playing characterisitcs. A good buy also for beginners as it is all wood. The rating for this blade is 7++ but I'd only give it 6.5 at the most, slower than my 2 TSP Reflex Award 50 blades one of which has Rapid Speed 2.0mm on the forehand. But I'd agree with the control rating given of 9. My first buy of LKT equipment and blade and rubbers bought get my thumbs up.