help choosing my next blade, between hina hayata h2 and otcharov alc

[geisharume]

Hello, so I've pretty much made up my mind on choosing one of the two blades. is there anyone here who has experience with both blades who is able to do a comparison. thanks

 

[Wrighty67]

I’ve owned both and enjoyed both too. I’d say the balance of the Ovt is better (H2 more head heavy) Both fairly similar feel but H2 more DHS like. Handles both very good and similar in size. I’d choose Ovt but both great blades.

 

[pongfugrasshopper]

I’ve owned both and enjoyed both too. I’d say the balance of the Ovt is better (H2 more head heavy) Both fairly similar feel but H2 more DHS like. Handles both very good and similar in size. I’d choose Ovt but both great blades.

I only own the H2 so I can only comment on it, but I would say it's slightly head heavy which imho is desirable if you are a looper.

 

[geisharume]

I’ve owned both and enjoyed both too. I’d say the balance of the Ovt is better (H2 more head heavy) Both fairly similar feel but H2 more DHS like. Handles both very good and similar in size. I’d choose Ovt but both great blades.

did you find the ovt to have a lower arc on shots? that's my main concern for the ovt.

 

[Wrighty67]

did you find the ovt to have a lower arc on shots? that's my main concern for the ovt.

A little bit compared to the H2 or any other Hurricane type blade. It’s also a stiffer more direct feeling blade.

 

[geisharume]

A little bit compared to the H2 or any other Hurricane type blade. It’s also a stiffer more direct feeling blade.

hey there I just had one more question. which one did you feel was better in the touch and control department? I'm also guessing also that the otcharov is bit stiffer and harder. in terms of speed are they on par with each other? or is one slower than the other. also, with regards to head heavyness, is the hayata significantly head heavier than the otcharov? thanks in advance

 

[Hurricane AON]

These two blades might seem very similar. However, I recommend choosing the one that appeals to you more, whether it's by Hina Hayata or simply the blade's design. One day in the future, as your skills improve, you'll be happy with your choice even if you pick the slower blade.

 

[Wrighty67]

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hey there I just had one more question. which one did you feel was better in the touch and control department? I'm also guessing also that the otcharov is bit stiffer and harder. in terms of speed are they on par with each other? or is one slower than the other. also, with regards to head heavyness, is the hayata significantly head heavier than the otcharov? thanks in advance

dnt really split them in touch/control - both were pretty good. Speed maybe the OVT a tad faster. Head heaviness H2 but not hugely so.