Blade Comparison

Eunnel · May 6, 2020

Good Day!

Can you guys compare these blades in terms of spin, control, and speed. Based on your preference.

Nittaku Acoustic
TSPW
Petr Korbel
Azalea Offensive
Xiom Offensive S
Virtuoso OFF-

Thank you

SofaChamp · May 6, 2020

6 blades compared according to 3 criteria?

Blades: a, b, c, d, e, f
Criteria: 1, 2, 3

Blade a compared to blade b according to criteria 1 = ab1
Blade a compared to blade b according to criteria 2 = ab2...
And so forth, I don't have the maths to easily solve how much you're asking for but it's a lot. I think you're looking for 48 bits of data.

And all of it would be largely subjective and thus not all that useful. Go with whatever you can try out from a friend.

Brs · May 6, 2020

Aren't these all limba outer five-ply woods? Not to call them Korbel clones, but differences will be a matter of personal feeling and not objective. If you are able to try other people's bats pick whichever one feels best in your hand. You will play to exactly the same level with any of these.

Eunnel · May 6, 2020

SofaChamp said:
6 blades compared according to 3 criteria?

Blades: a, b, c, d, e, f
Criteria: 1, 2, 3

Blade a compared to blade b according to criteria 1 = ab1
Blade a compared to blade b according to criteria 2 = ab2...
And so forth, I don't have the maths to easily solve how much you're asking for but it's a lot. I think you're looking for 48 bits of data.

And all of it would be largely subjective and thus not all that useful. Go with whatever you can try out from a friend.

I apologize for that maybe that's a lot.

From my perspective it is simple maybe because i know nothing.
Sample:
Spin
Korbel>offensive S, azalea offensive> acoustic.. etc.

Control
Offensive>OSP>TSPW>Acoustic.. etc.

Speed
TSPW>Offensive.. etc.

This is how I interpret it. Actually we're taking 3 of these blades(not for me) just having of a second thought. Could be very beneficial to me since I'll be able to try it. And thank you.

Eunnel · May 6, 2020

Brs said:
Aren't these all limba outer five-ply woods? Not to call them Korbel clones, but differences will be a matter of personal feeling and not objective. If you are able to try other people's bats pick whichever one feels best in your hand. You will play to exactly the same level with any of these.

Yep. All limba outer. That's what we're trying to find, on what most people feel on these blades. Since there's no club to try it out.

lasta · May 6, 2020

I would say similar enough in competent hands, all in the same family.

The OSP would stand out in terms of choice materials and workmanship. So buy that one. Should deter further insecurities.

Cheers.

Eunnel · May 6, 2020

lasta said:
I would say similar enough in competent hands, all in the same family.

The OSP would stand out in terms of choice materials and workmanship. So buy that one. Should deter further insecurities.

Cheers.

Thank you. Actually that is also the top choice.

Kanonir · May 6, 2020

Xiom Offensive S is a really good blade for the price

Eunnel · May 7, 2020

Kanonir said:
Xiom Offensive S is a really good blade for the price

Got it, thanks Kanonir

Kontra · May 7, 2020

There is a blade I would add on that list. That's Gewo Zoom Pro Off- which is pretty much Primorac Off- made in Japan clone, maybe jus a bit faster than Primorac.
After 5 years playing with different top ply limba blades I would say Xiom Offensive S is the best choice (speed, control, overall feeling, price).
If you want something just a little bit slower but really good then best one is Gewo Zoom Pro. I'm playing with Virtuoso Off- now and tbh I really can't feel any difference between V- and Gewo apart from price and of course handle. OSP handles are simply the best

It seems to me Gewo handles are similar to Butterfly blades.
TSPW felt bit more stiffer and faster than Virtuoso - and head size is bigger than regular size which I didn't like a at the end.

Konrad Bak · May 7, 2020

Price
Headsize
Weight
Thickness
Handle size
Weight balance
Quality

Best overall is something that is more important for you

Eunnel · May 8, 2020

Kontra said:
There is a blade I would add on that list. That's Gewo Zoom Pro Off- which is pretty much Primorac Off- made in Japan clone, maybe jus a bit faster than Primorac.
After 5 years playing with different top ply limba blades I would say Xiom Offensive S is the best choice (speed, control, overall feeling, price).
If you want something just a little bit slower but really good then best one is Gewo Zoom Pro. I'm playing with Virtuoso Off- now and tbh I really can't feel any difference between V- and Gewo apart from price and of course handle. OSP handles are simply the best It seems to me Gewo handles are similar to Butterfly blades.
TSPW felt bit more stiffer and faster than Virtuoso - and head size is bigger than regular size which I didn't like a at the end.

Noted on this Kontra. Thank you very much

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Nittaku Acoustic

OSP Virtuoso OFF-

Xiom Offensive S

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