The definitions of good and better blades are different for pro and different levels of amateurs. It is amazing and crazy that semi pros are talking about blades within the same thread with beginners or intermediate amateurs.
Even the commercial Hurricane Sha does not lack power, and good enough for player USATT 2200. Commercial WCQ and SYS have much better (easier to play) backhand than HL5 (except HL5H).
Kaufmann played too much to the middle and backhand of Abraamian, who does not have good backhand but protect the backhand side quite well. Wondering why for the last several points she did not play more to the forehand first.
Playing with short pips will definitely help you use body more and time the ball better, and for more compact strokes. That is why pips can be harder to play with if playing properly.