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Oh yea, definitely. I'm excited to practice with it and my new Japanese rubber. Just waiting on my training partner to come this evening. I was just stating things that could be helpful for others. c:

I'm not so sure if that should be an excuse for the uneven (albeit slight) layered plies, smudges while new in box, etc. I'm still going to use it after all since these are all really minor complaints. I just think your recommended Offensive S is the better buy in most scenarios, even if it...

No you're in topic, according to yogi_bear: Limba-spruce-ayous-spruce-Limba

For anyone that cares, here's the Azalea: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gPr6RbyB6VPWEMqu6 My phone's camera couldn't quite pick up the small details more obvious in person but I tried :b Some quick impressions: Tbh I'm not too impressed with its quality. Though I paid considerably less ($52.56‬)...

Hi there, even though I've already purchased the Azalea Offensive, thank you for the recommendations! You're right, I did want to stay within the limba category. Tbh though, I didn't really look too much into hinoki this time around and also never really knew much about Nexy blades. Although...

Yea definitely, that's why I ended up just getting the Azalea Offensive over the Korbel because it seems to be slightly slower than the Korbel. Korbel is larger overall, though thickness is the same, I believe the Azalea's 2nd spruce layer is actually also slightly softer than korbel's limba...

Haha, this may not be the only jab at the blade's pink colorway I'll encounter.

Oh, it was a quote bug that initially made it seem like you had said it, but was really UpSideDownCarl. Wish I could've been blessed by some of his thoughts here as well. c-:

My apologies again guys for asking so many questions. I already ordered Azalea last night before I went to sleep, so I guess I should stop. Who knows, maybe I can pick up a JP Korbel second hand at my local TT club after the pandemic blows over and do my own comparison. Thanks guys!

I know you've mentioned you preferred the Xiom Offensive S to the Korbel in feeling as it has a stiffer feel yet still as much feedback. Is the Korbel similar here to the Azalea or is it just stiffer and more muted feel unlike the Offensive S' situation?

Guys, thank you lots for being patient with my questions thus far! Lastly, does anyone know the difference between the Korbel's handle as well? Yogi, were you able to recall any specific details onto why the Azalea has better feel? It seems the two are just about the same thickness and the main...

Were the Legend flared handles bigger? Also what size are your hands (if you don't mind me asking, otherwise ignore)

Oh, I should've also mentioned asking about handle sizes. I have a hand size of 7.5 inches in length (top of middle finger to base of palm) and 4 inches of width (thumb knuckle to bony prominence of other side of hand). I believe this is roughly 19 cm x 10 cm, and is a bit on the larger size. So...

That's actually reassuring to hear another person actually liking the TemperTech OFF+, I was beginning to think I'm crazy to keep talking about this nonexistent blade. I did actually consider the TP_Ligna series, however they are indeed expensive. Judging from the pictures though, they seem to...

Oh, I was expecting to hear (read) that Azalea offensive has less flex than Korbel. Surprising What are those attributes constituting better feel? More/less vibrations? Is it stiffer/softer, bouncier? I do realize the differences here are very small too, so maybe all this allwood talk is really...