FS: SDC Blade - Similar to OSP Virtuoso Off-

[cruzctrl]

$100 USD, US shipping only
Specs:
Weight: 88 grams
Thickness: ~5.7 mm
Head size: 157x150mm
Balance: 2.5 cm (low)
Speed: Off- range ~1200 Hz
Composition: Limba-Limba-Ayous
Handle: Flared - 27mm (thinnest point), 35mm (end), 23-25mm tall (Note: it feels VERY thick in the hand. Like a sword hilt, it's awesome)
Condition: This picture was when it was new. It has a small chip on the top, and is sweat stained around the handle area. Aside from that, it's still in great shape.
Playing feeling: Similar to OSP Virtuoso Off-. Very soft feeling with a lot of dwell/flex. Like many thin Limba blades, it feels bouncy with harder hits and has a high throw angle which does help with net clearance. The vibration is also excellent, and it's a blade I'd recommend to anyone who appreciates thin Limba blades. It works fine with any tensor rubber I tried, and the balance + thick handle mean even heavy rubbers are somewhat manageable. If you wanted to try an Acoustic or Virtuoso, but didn't like the handle or feeling, this will not disappoint you.
Reason for selling: I loved this blade a lot, but ultimately decided I really like Koto outer blades instead. Simple as that!

PM me for updated pictures and questions!

 

[piligrim]

What was point to ask blade similar to Virtuoso if you can buy Virtuoso

 

[cruzctrl]

What was point to ask blade similar to Virtuoso if you can buy Virtuoso

1) Virtuoso is VERY expensive, especially if you live in the US. SDC was less expensive pre-tariff era.
2) Virtuoso tends to have small handles. I wanted a big one.

 

[piligrim]

1) Virtuoso is VERY expensive, especially if you live in the US. SDC was less expensive pre-tariff era.
2) Virtuoso tends to have small handles. I wanted a big one.

1) Not more expensive then SDC
2) They have many different size handle to choice

 

[cruzctrl]

1) Not more expensive then SDC
2) They have many different size handle to choice

1) OSP Virtuoso base price = €115, SDC 5 ply blade = €80
2) OSP has established sizes for handles. Varieties yes, but sizes not so much. Custom handle = €36 from OSP. SDC makes whatever handle shape you want as part of the price.

 

[piligrim]

1) OSP Virtuoso base price = €115, SDC 5 ply blade = €80

You ask for yuor blade $100. It convert to 86 euro
115 euro you say its VERY expensive??? )) you saved only $35

 

[cruzctrl]

You ask for yuor blade $100. It convert to 86 euro
115 euro you say its VERY expensive??? )) you saved only $35

€80 + €14 shipping = €96 PRE tariff era. €96 -> $110 plus ~ $80 for tariff and shipping has also gone up to ~$42. If you were in the US, this same blade could cost you $200 ($96 base price + $42 shipping + $80 tariffs). $100 is a pretty good deal in comparison. I also really wanted that big handle, so at the time, saving $35 AND getting the exact handle I wanted was worth it.

If you ordered from OSP, you’d spend minimum $145 (I put a Virtuoso in a cart and added shipping). With tariffs, that could be $220.

 

[boretennis]

What was point to ask blade similar to Virtuoso if you can buy Virtuoso

what is the point of your snarky comments?

 

[Lazer]

what is the point of your snarky comments?

Wonder the same, totally useless comment.
@cruzctrl I commend You for supporting independent blade makers...

Cheers
L-zr

 

[cruzctrl]

Wonder the same, totally useless comment.
@cruzctrl I commend You for supporting independent blade makers...

Cheers
L-zr

OSP and SDC are both artists in their craft. @SDC has is a gem in the community of custom blade makers. Hats off to all of them! OSP works for some people, but for others who need a little more specifics, or a cool handle, Sergio is the man. Sucks about tariffs to the US, but nothing to be done about that…

 

[piligrim]

what is the point of your snarky comments?

Curious. It's not against rules. Just was wandering why to make copy from blade already coping another blade ...

 

[boretennis]

Curious. It's not against rules. Just was wandering why to make copy from blade already coping another blade ...

no. your follow up posts had nothing to do with curiousity, you were just trying to prove the OP wrong / misguided.

 

[Lazer]

Curious. It's not against rules. Just was wandering why to make copy from blade already coping another blade ...

Not strange at all, an independent maker will get the blade characteristics much closer to each other when you order more than one blade. Also You may like the characteristics but put your own mark on it...

Cheers
L-zr

 

[piligrim]

Not strange at all, an independent maker will get the blade characteristics much closer to each other when you order more than one blade. Also You may like the characteristics but put your own mark on it...

Cheers
L-zr

OSP and SDC both handmake blades. Prices quite similar. Both in Europe so you pay same taxes in both cases ...

 

[piligrim]

no. your follow up posts had nothing to do with curiousity, you were just trying to prove the OP wrong / misguided.

If you have problem feel free to report

 

[Lazer]

OSP and SDC both handmake blades. Prices quite similar. Both in Europe so you pay same taxes in both cases ...

??? Was this response for me?

 

[piligrim]

??? Was this response for me?

You responded to me, I answered you

 

[Lazer]

You responded to me, I answered you

you answered with wrong subject

 

[ShakehandJpenCpenEnjoyer]

I think his question is legit, just the way he writes looks a bit arrogant 😅. For many is english is not the first language and it can appear not so politely written.

)) is a smiley emoji in Russia and Ukraine

 

[piligrim]

you answered with wrong subject

I am sorry