New Simon Gauzy Signature blade !

[Reicrem]

Hello Guys, the official andro webpage is updated with new info on the new gauzy vci : what do you think of it ? Maybe less head heavy and flexier compared to original VCI off ?

« The 0.2 mm thinner Ayous core veneer, combined with the inner Voltema-Carbon layer, ensures maximum ball feedback and a perceptibly longer dwell time. The soft Limba outer veneer enhances this feeling and supports secure openings, variable counter-topspins, and controlled blocks. The result is a perfect balance of spin, control, and speed—especially from mid-distance. » interesting…



Any opinions ?

 

[Reaper]

he used to have an all wood blade, didn't know he switched to fiber

 

[Reicrem]

He has been playing with andro VCI off for 3 years now

 

[Gekko]

If he's playing from mid distance, why would he voluntarily lower the core wood by 0.3mm?
The VCI already doesn't have an exaggerated catapult effect unlike W968.

 

[Tiz]

he used to have an all wood blade, didn't know he switched to fiber

he explained it here

 

[Reicrem]

If he's playing from mid distance, why would he voluntarily lower the core wood by 0.3mm?
The VCI already doesn't have an exaggerated catapult effect unlike W968.

I think he is used to all wood so he rather have a thin carbon blade to put is own power into the ball than a super fast one, plus i think he is probably playing with a 90/95 gram blade so (he used to play with a 100 gram all wood blade)

 

[Table10Ice]

Is it released yet? By your estimate, would the signature version be easier or harder to transfer to from a wood blade? For the last year, I've switched back to all-wood, after sabotageing my development by opting for carbon way too early. For the moment, I switch between Xiom HAL and Nittaku Acoustic.

 

[Creek]

To be released early August. According to the description (0,2mm thinner core than normal vci) it should be more similar to all wood

 

[Table10Ice]

To be released early August. According to the description (0,2mm thinner core than normal vci) it should be more similar to all wood

That's sad to hear, according to my savings account and my wife.

 

[greenwich157]

Just ordered mine from tabletennisstore.eu
I am currently using butterfly dima with D09c forehand and T05 backhand. I wonder if these rubbers go well with this Gauzy version blade? Looking forward to trying it out.

 

[Tyce]

Just ordered mine from tabletennisstore.eu
I am currently using butterfly dima with D09c forehand and T05 backhand. I wonder if these rubbers go well with this Gauzy version blade? Looking forward to trying it out.

T05 sure, D09c might be OK but is generally harder to activate on a more flexible blade

 

[greenwich157]

T05 sure, D09c might be OK but is generally harder to activate on a more flexible blade

I suppose harder rubber can suit better on a more flexible blade because the ball will spend more time with the rubber and be able to "sink" in?

 

[Chr75]

the handle is semi wide like the vco or narrow like the Vci?

 

[Airoc]

the handle is half wide like the vco or narrow like the Vci?

Not really sure what you mean.
Grip sizes according to andro website are:

VCI

VCO

Pretty much the same...

For the Gauzy blade, info is not given, but I don´t think it would be entirely different.

 

[Chr75]

written by TTGearLab: “Two kinds of shapes are applied for the FL (flared) handles of ‘Synteliac’ series. The FL handles of outer fiber models (ZCO & VCO) are semi-wide type which is similar to the FL handle of ‘Viscaria’. On the contrary, the FL handles of inner fiber models (ZCI & VCI) are relatively narrower and taller (= thicker) handle which is similar to the FL handle of Butterfly ‘InnerForce Layer’ series or ‘Timo Boll’ series”
So I wanted to know which of the two handles was used on the gauzy.

 

[Bran]

Gauzy is a variation on the VCI, so there's no reason to think its handle will differ. Looks the same on this short video.

 

[greenwich157]

Just got it today. Definitely feels more "woody". Will put D09c and T05 and try it later this week.

 

[Airoc]

written by TTGearLab: “Two kinds of shapes are applied for the FL (flared) handles of ‘Synteliac’ series.

Which is not reflected by what andro say on their website, so I am not sure where TTGearLab got the idea. Thicker for the "inner" blades, yes. Otherwise, the difference is 0.5 mm width at the end of the grip.

 

[Chr75]

I have the ZCI which has a HANDLE with a more narrow profile in the central part compared to the VCO of a friend of mine. The Zci's blade is larger 158*152 vs 157*150 of the VCO.

 

[Metaxa]

Which is not reflected by what andro say on their website, so I am not sure where TTGearLab got the idea. Thicker for the "inner" blades, yes. Otherwise, the difference is 0.5 mm width at the end of the grip.

This isn’t the first time Lab has reported different information about Andro. It was the same with the Ligna_TP series.