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Have you considered or previously tried a 7ply like the Clipper wood? At least for me, the feel of solid 7ply blades is fantastic and is not far off inner carbon. Smashes don't feel as crisp, but they have such a nice predictable feel and I think a lot of people who play with carbon blades...

Pick one setup and stick to it. There are pros and cons to every type of setup, and every setup you've listed is perfectly fine. The only thing to do at this point is stick to one of them for a long enough time that you can consistently improve.

Butterfly seems to put the speed of the ALC.s around the same as the Korbel. It's a thinner version of the Innerforce ALC which is around the same speed or a little bit faster than a Clipper or other sturdy 7ply, it would make sense that the ALC.s is probably about the same speed as most ALL+...

This is an underrated choice too. Very light but surprisingly fast.

I didn't like the d09c on the Harimoto ALC, but the d05 feels pretty nice. d80 feels even better on it though. I think the d09c feels a lot better on the Viscaria, and the d05 is nice on the backhand.

There is definitely enough power in the Innerforce ALC + Fastarc G1 to play at midrange, but it does require you to generate most of the power, as well as brush the ball. I find that as long as I brush properly, I can hit the ball really hard and it will almost always still land on the table at...

I found the Stratus Power Wood to be fantastic, and if you get one on the heavier end (90g or more) it has plenty of room for growing into a more offensive game. The handle is slightly thicker than most other blades. If you want to buy something more premium with a smaller handle, Nittaku...

Finding that you have to hold back with the MX-P is pretty normal - it's a very fast and bouncy rubber. Swapping that for a less bouncy euro style rubber would be the safest change, but if you want to play with Chinese style rubbers then some of the suggestions made are all pretty reasonable...

d09c is not as demanding as something like H3, but is more demanding than any non-hybrid I have tried and most other hybrids. If you want a rubber that helps you when attacking slower balls, d09c is not it. You also have to accept that rubbers which help you attack slower balls more easily are...

If you can only pick from those 4 brands, a bit hard to find something in the ballpark of the Hybrid H. I don't think Xiom have anything that would resemble the Hybrid H and for Butterfly the only hybrid is the 09c. Best bet would be the Nuzn 48 or 50. I tried out the 48 on a friend's racket...

Depends on whether you're getting coaching to work on the errors you're seeing, or at least taking note of them and practicing to adjust your technique to the new blade. Could be that a more controlled rubber would help since you have a quicker blade now, or some coaching to see if you can...

You are probably right. I prefer to change both rubbers at the same time though, rather than have 1 fresh and 1 old.

Most people who give overly generalised, unsolicited advice like that aren't worth listening or arguing with. I just say, "thanks" and then carry on. Even if I can play certain shots consistently and with high quality, I won't give someone advice unless they specifically ask for it, or we are...

About 5-10 hours per week playtime. Usually replace them every 6months. The G1 could probably last longer, but 5-6 months feels about the time most other rubbers start to get noticeably worn.

There is a player at my club who is turning 90 soon as well I believe. Great to know that you've picked the sport that you will never be too old to enjoy

I find the outer wood layer to be just as important as where the carbon layer sits. Head size and how the blade is balanced too. For example, 3 blades I really liked the feeling of when I was looking to switch from wood to carbon were the Harimoto ALC, Ovtcharov ALC and Mizutani Jun ZLC. All 3...

If you want to break out of the low intermediate level in anything, it's important to play with the intent to improve, not just to win. Practicing improving the quality of key skills and deliberately trying to apply those skills in matches can often lead to mistakes, but it's also the best way...

I believe the Vega Europe is probably fairly similar to the R7 Soft. More like a different flavour of soft rubber but it will likely have similar spin/speed etc.

From your descriptions it sounds like an inner carbon blade will fit best. Maybe something with limba outer if you want to keep a soft touch.

I used Mark V HPS for about 2 months before using the R7. When I moved to the R7 it felt significantly better in almost every way. The HPS has fantastic control and is good for blocking, but it is not very well suited for a proactive attacking game. It felt nothing like a tensor to me. If I was...