Do I need to replace this blade? Now I know why my h301 costs $100 less than my Innerforce ALC LOL

[BriDav12]

 

[TensorBackhand]

Well if you hit your innerforce ALC onto the table, it will break just the same way.

The wood itself doesn't know what brand it is under.

But if you want a new replacement, there are many low cost high performance options to choose from.

 

[ben1229]

Similar to my mima Ito, I use golira wood glue to fix it, still playable now, and if you need filters get the smallest you can get.

 

[TackyForehand]

Any blade will crack if you hit it on the edge. The damage on your blade is negligible and won't affect play. You can patch it up with some glue.

 

[BriDav12]

Thanks everyone. Is it really true that the DHS outer layers are as resilient as with Butterfly?

I was curious because I didn't hit the table hard at all. In addition, I have never sealed a Butterfly blade, and yet I've never got splintering when changing rubbers. Yet, this is an ongoing issue with my DHS H301s and PG5Xs (sealing helps of course).

I am no Butterfly apologist, as I prefer my H301 and PG5X blades overall. There's admittedly a pleasure that comes from buying a sweet composite blade for $45 or $75)

Lastly, thanks for the solution idea. Glad I can use super glue to make it a practice blade

 

[ben1229]

I like dhs blades too. But I also like butterfly's.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Thanks everyone. Is it really true that the DHS outer layers are as resilient as with Butterfly?

I was curious because I didn't hit the table hard at all. In addition, I have never sealed a Butterfly blade, and yet I've never got splintering when changing rubbers. Yet, this is an ongoing issue with my DHS H301s and PG5Xs (sealing helps of course).

I am no Butterfly apologist, as I prefer my H301 and PG5X blades overall. There's admittedly a pleasure that comes from buying a sweet composite blade for $45 or $75)

Lastly, thanks for the solution idea. Glad I can use super glue to make it a practice blade

Butterfly blades are factory sealed, so they won't splinter. For $2, you can seal DHS or any other blades. Again, the wood doesn't know what brand it is under. But the $2 blade sealing will make a big difference.

 

[SFF_lib]

My 6 year old W968 is worse than yours. Take it as a badge of honour 🤣