I want to upgrade. TB Alc, fzd alc or viscaria?

[the_dev1311]

Im a semi pro and have played for about 3- 4 years. I like playing offensive but i feel like my current blade doesn't give a lot of speed to the ball. I have played 5- 6 tournaments and am serious about improving. I'm look at fzd alc / tb alc / viscaria with rozena/ mxp evo/ fastarc g1. Any recommendations?

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Why straight to the blades? In comparison to Stiga ARC these are all very hard and direct. Have you tried these blades before?

 

[Robin0910]

Choose whichever is the most comfortable to hold. FZD ALC is the thickest and Boll ALC is the thinnest

 

[the_dev1311]

Why straight to the blades? In comparison to Stiga ARC these are all very hard and direct. Have you tried these blades before?

I haven't but I have watched some vids. While it might take getting used to, I think it will benefit my playstyle in the long run.

 

[the_dev1311]

Choose whichever is the most comfortable to hold. FZD ALC is the thickest and Boll ALC is t

Choose whichever is the most comfortable to hold. FZD ALC is the thickest and Boll ALC is the thinnest

Tbh their composition is pretty similar I think ur right. I haven't tried these blades but I think I'll go with tb alc

 

[the_dev1311]

But now that I think abt it, my hands are quite large. Should I go w fzd alc?

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

FZDALC has a slightly larger handle than Viscaria and TBALC so it would make sense to get it if your hands are bigger

 

[the_dev1311]

FZDALC has a slightly larger handle than Viscaria and TBALC so it would make sense to get it if your hands are bigger

Thanks for your suggestion! I'm thinkin mxp evo plus dignics on the fh. Is this a good setup or should I replace the mxp?

 

[the_dev1311]

Has anyone tried the Ovtcharov alc? if u have, pls give me your views on it

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Thanks for your suggestion! I'm thinkin mxp evo plus dignics on the fh. Is this a good setup or should I replace the mxp?

What do you want from these rubbers? Are you familiar with them? They are fast and bouncy and can be difficult to play with if you are not used to them.

 

[the_dev1311]

What do you want from these rubbers? Are you familiar with them? They are fast and bouncy and can be difficult to play with if you are not used to them.

I have tried mxp, it's quite fast but lacks control, haven't tried dignics yet. I want a rubber which won't sacrifice a lot of control but still have a good amount of spin and speed

 

[the_dev1311]

Im the kind of player who starts off with a spinny serve blocks one or two balls and smash as soon as I get the opportunity. The problem with my current setup is even my well played shots lack power, and are quite blockable.

 

[banbekas]

FZD ALC and Fastarc G1 should be enough for you. You want more? Get FZD ALC and Tenergy 64.

Honestly, which shots are not blockable?Work on your placement instead of adding more speed and see that slow shots of yours being hard to block.

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Im the kind of player who starts off with a spinny serve blocks one or two balls and smash as soon as I get the opportunity. The problem with my current setup is even my well played shots lack power, and are quite blockable.

I'd honestly suggest putting a new set of your old rubbers on whatever new blade you're going to get. Its better to change one thing at a time

 

[ML fan]

Has anyone tried the Ovtcharov alc? if u have, pls give me your views on it

Ovt feels like viscaria too with different handle

 

[ML fan]

I am also looking for difference between viscaria and fan zhendong alc

 

[dave_dd]

The two differences are the handle thickness (as already mentioned, fzd alc has a thicker handle) and the handle design. The blade compositions are the same.
I can also only suggest to stick with your old rubbers and try them on a new blade, otherwise you won't know if the change(s) come from the blade or the rubbers.

 

[Dr Evil]

Different handles is the biggest difference. When new and similar weight FZD tends to be a little softer and slower than Viscaria. Boll tends to be a little harder and faster. Differences are small and vary from blade to blade.

 

[Zezima]

Im the kind of player who starts off with a spinny serve blocks one or two balls and smash as soon as I get the opportunity. The problem with my current setup is even my well played shots lack power, and are quite blockable.

Unless you are a pro player most of your issue is not coming from lack of power of your setup.

If your placement is bad or predictable you cant expect a winner no matter which blade you play with. And the fact that you block one or 2 balls right after your serve shows that you have other areas to work on.