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Hey all,
You might've seen my name come across this forum the last few weeks because im trying to get a blade to work for me. However, so far i just cant manage to get what i want. So instead of trying to get something to work i have, maybe you can recommend something completely fresh for me that i can have a look at. I will try to explain my play style to you guys. I would've loved to add a video, but due to corona i wont be holding a blade till the 1st of june most likely (but the itch for a new blade remains).
Even though i play not that high i've had the privilege to play for my national student team (due to making the third half that much more enjoyable ). I played very highly rated players here (some were even 120 of the world). My play style currently focusses around my forehand topspin, which even some of the top players there said was very good. When im positioned correctly its a very deadly shot, both due to the spin and the speed. My backhand on the otherhand is very weak, im currently mostly slicing the ball to keep it in play and hopefully get a ball on my forehand and open this ball. During practice when i have no worry in the world i can play some very decent backhand loops, but they are far from consistent and especially during matchplay i chicken out and just keep on slicing.
Due to my student life i've gained 40 kilos and am trying to work them off now (currently on 10 kilos less). This means im going to hopefully be able to be in a good position for my forehand more often.
What i want to practice when i get back to training after corona is a confident backhand, being able to open up with my backhand to get myself into the game, put pressure on my opponent and finish with my deadly forehand.
So for my blade. I will be looking for a blade with a lot of feeling, so that i can start developing my backhand more and hopefully get more confidence so that i can play the matches how i want, instead of relying on my opponent. However i dont want to lose too much power for my forehand (speed or spin), i have a good feeling for the ball and can generate a lot of speed and spin, but i dont want to turn my weapon into a wet noodle so to say.
Would love to hear what you guys would suggest and mostly why you suggest it so that i can make a more thought out decision.
With kind regards,
Martijn
P.S. What i played with was a Timo Boll ALC blade with T05 max (boosted) on FH and Rozena max (boosted) on BH. Currently trying to get a Xiom icecream azxi to work, but no succes yet.
You might've seen my name come across this forum the last few weeks because im trying to get a blade to work for me. However, so far i just cant manage to get what i want. So instead of trying to get something to work i have, maybe you can recommend something completely fresh for me that i can have a look at. I will try to explain my play style to you guys. I would've loved to add a video, but due to corona i wont be holding a blade till the 1st of june most likely (but the itch for a new blade remains).
Even though i play not that high i've had the privilege to play for my national student team (due to making the third half that much more enjoyable ). I played very highly rated players here (some were even 120 of the world). My play style currently focusses around my forehand topspin, which even some of the top players there said was very good. When im positioned correctly its a very deadly shot, both due to the spin and the speed. My backhand on the otherhand is very weak, im currently mostly slicing the ball to keep it in play and hopefully get a ball on my forehand and open this ball. During practice when i have no worry in the world i can play some very decent backhand loops, but they are far from consistent and especially during matchplay i chicken out and just keep on slicing.
Due to my student life i've gained 40 kilos and am trying to work them off now (currently on 10 kilos less). This means im going to hopefully be able to be in a good position for my forehand more often.
What i want to practice when i get back to training after corona is a confident backhand, being able to open up with my backhand to get myself into the game, put pressure on my opponent and finish with my deadly forehand.
So for my blade. I will be looking for a blade with a lot of feeling, so that i can start developing my backhand more and hopefully get more confidence so that i can play the matches how i want, instead of relying on my opponent. However i dont want to lose too much power for my forehand (speed or spin), i have a good feeling for the ball and can generate a lot of speed and spin, but i dont want to turn my weapon into a wet noodle so to say.
Would love to hear what you guys would suggest and mostly why you suggest it so that i can make a more thought out decision.
With kind regards,
Martijn
P.S. What i played with was a Timo Boll ALC blade with T05 max (boosted) on FH and Rozena max (boosted) on BH. Currently trying to get a Xiom icecream azxi to work, but no succes yet.