1.9 -> 2.1 or slightly faster blade

I know the subject has been debated endlessly; and i have read all the great threads; but i am still in doubt on the following.




I am 44 years old. I have played for 3 years after playing as a child (9-13 years old).

SETUP:
Donic Appelgreen Allplay
Coming from; same blade: (tenergy 25 fx 1.7 both sides (6 month) -> tenergy 05 fx 1.7, both sides (6 month)).

For the last 5 month, same blade:
FH Tenergy 05 (1.9)
BH Tenergy 80 (1.9)
Liking it a lot, BUT

some slight better opponents (who play with pretty fast gear) are not afraid of my consistent and spinny FH loops. Not like they are killing it; but they are winning comfortably. I usually do OK against better opponents.


Should I change to Tenergy 05 (2.1) in FH? (considering my slow/flexi blade and beginner-skill-level), or

should I move a little bit up on blade speed; if so; which blade would you recommend?


I follow the “slow blade, upgrade rubbers”; so I should naturally progress to 2.1; but I am wondering if something special/bad will happen when combining a slow/flexi blade with tenergy 2.1 (will it be drastically different than 1.9 compared to that shift on faster blades).

Also; what would be the next blade. In some of the threads; Tibhar Straatus Power Wood (8.9) are recommended; even though it is rated somewhat faster than both Stiga Clipper (8.5) and TBS (8.5) on tabletennisdb. I know the ratings are user-genereted; but still; is it really that off.. ?

Thanks a lot!
I'll have a go with 2.1 in forhand. And will note that primorac/gewo for my next blade.

I know; but ill take it step by step; only changing one thing at the time. And i would prefer to go max on rubber, before changing blade. When i feel like i miss speed with my blade + 2.1 in FH i'll change to primorac.

Just came back from training; and i have never played better. Thanks a lot !