Keep or Replacement blade?

Shiro · Jul 5, 2014

I have a question regarding blades. If you have a blade and play it for lets say, 4 years, is it best to replace it and get a new one or will the performance still be the same for the all 4 years?

Rajah* · Jul 5, 2014

Replacing it with the same brand of blade that you use to use for 4yrs.. i would say your old blade has aged and it is better..

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vvk1 · Jul 5, 2014

If it still suits your style, there is absolutely no need to change the blade.

JHB · Jul 5, 2014

My Stiga blade is 34 years old and counting, still performs though.

RyanLol · Jul 6, 2014

JHB said:
My Stiga blade is 34 years old and counting, still performs though.

Wow, That is a genuine blade!

Tony's Table Tennis · Jul 6, 2014

Professionals change blades pretty often.
Wood is considered life, and the more you use it, the more it loose life.
Of course the professionals get blades as close to they prefered spec as possible.

For commerical market, your new blade may not be better than your old blade
And as amateur players, your blade might not loose life as quickly, due to the limit hours of usage etc.

But if there is any damage/dent, it all effects the overall balance of the blade etc

Shiro · Jul 6, 2014

Tony's Table Tennis said:
Professionals change blades pretty often.
Wood is considered life, and the more you use it, the more it loose life.
Of course the professionals get blades as close to they prefered spec as possible.

For commerical market, your new blade may not be better than your old blade
And as amateur players, your blade might not loose life as quickly, due to the limit hours of usage etc.

But if there is any damage/dent, it all effects the overall balance of the blade etc

Just wondering tony but, i just got my blade last December and play about 2-4 times a week. When do you recommend i should change my blade?

Tony's Table Tennis · Jul 7, 2014

Shiro said:
Just wondering tony but, i just got my blade last December and play about 2-4 times a week. When do you recommend i should change my blade?

When ever you feel like it

Der_Echte · Jul 7, 2014

You are NOT a cool amature TT pimp player unless you have at LEAST 3-4 extra bats made from exotic models decked out with expensive modern rubbers touted around in several of latest branded TT bags.

At least that is the word on the street.

Who said being a TT pimp player was inexpensive or easy?

Blai35 · Jul 10, 2014

Lol Der_Echte, what about you?

ckhirnigs113 · Jul 11, 2014

I think as long as the blade isn't damaged, you can play with the same one for as long as it suits your game. I have many blades that are well over 4 years old, and I see no reason to replace them. I actually buy most of my blades used as well.

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