Recent content by zentt

  1. Trying to buy Stiga Dynasty Carbon Xu Xin in the penhold grip

    Hi, Its being sold here below. Check their sale prices on some of the other blades. Some half price Carbonado's offered in Penhold! I think they are reliable - a friend of mine buys from them regularly. Good Luck...
  2. Does lacquering the blade effect its performance?

    Nittaku "Racket Protect" is the only wax based designated blade sealing product I know. (Instructions are only in Japanese unfortunately). Nittaku formulated it to be lightly absorbed by the wood grain instead of coating, thus hardening it. If you are lacquering/varnishing a thin wood veneer...
  3. Victas V11 rubber less spiny, change in production? QC issue?

    Interesting/sorry to hear your experience. Not with V11, but the sheet of Victas Ventus Extra I bought recently in Red/Max was noticeably less grippy/spinny than the previous sheet I had used and loved for a few months. It looked a bit brighter as you mention too. (Think it has a different...
  4. Tenergy 05 but less bouncy

    G1, but in Max - spinnier than Super Thick but not as easily available, in Europe at least.
  5. Glossy table tops in Macao ????

    "I then accredited this to the camera angel" - sounds divine.......
  6. W968 alternative

    I read that the Xiom TMXI "Pro" version is the one supposedly closest to W968 (not widely available yet) as opposed to the standard TMXI (non Pro).
  7. Need opinions on Hinoki blades

    Hi Amit, The Septear I play is OFF more than OFF-. I've been through several different blades but for me it has incredible "feeling", more so than any other blade I have used inc. Rossi Emotion, and Barwell Fleet which are both noted for their Feel. It is a bit faster than both of these but...
  8. Xiom Tau II

    It is currently for sale on Aliexpress by several sellers for about 37 Euros.....
  9. Non-shrinking ESN rubbers

    Glad to hear I wasn't the only one to experience that. I just peeled and re-glued a Fastarc G1 Red sheet in the relatively new Max thickness. It shrank a little, but seems less than the previous red ones I had in 2.0 mm that shrank a lot. Really liking the Max - feels a little softer, but...
  10. Non-shrinking ESN rubbers

    I am confused - Fastarc G1 has been a problem shrinking considerably for me (red 2.0mm, not stretched when fitted). I now cut it several mm oversize for the first fitting, play it for several sessions, then peel, re-glue then trim properly which solves the problem. The worst ones for shrinkage I...
  11. Backhand Rubber suggestions

    G1 in new Max thickness, more dwell than 2.0, not muted in comparison imo....good luck.....
  12. More Fake Viscarias on ebay UK....

    I reported it to ebay too but they will do nothing as they make a fortune from the sale of counterfeit goods on the site. In ebay's early days they might have shut it down but he'll be a valued seller to them now. Current highest bid may only be £26 (indeed, much more than they are actually...
  13. More Fake Viscarias on ebay UK....

    He's at it again!......x2 Fake Viscarias on ebay getting bids. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165465266627?hash=item26867f99c3%3Ag%3AXX8AAOSwkCJicWeg&LH_ItemCondition=4 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165465266627?hash=item26867f99c3:g:XX8AAOSwkCJicWeg Ebay Doesn't care, Seller certainly doesnt, Bidders...
  14. Anybody tried Lemuria blades?

    I wouldn't like to say on the speed specifically - if I hadn't taken the rubbers of it I could have checked. I don't think it has the flex you require though. I honestly think you would be better off finding a better clone blade than this one. Cheers....
  15. Anybody tried Lemuria blades?

    It was reasonably fast as expected but perhaps not as much as the original, but only noticeable further from the table. The Orig had a little extra there for when needed. (In case you are in the UK I could send it to you to try out! .....).
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