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Was waiting for this one 😉Thanks Yogibear!Looks like this blade is a decent Innerforce type blade. It's just not clear to me what justifies the (very) high price tag.

Warm welcome to all the new forum members! 👋

Thanks @yogi-bear. Looking forward to your review!

Did anyone tried the (new?) KTS Core ALC ?

Koto is a relative hard type of wood and suitable for fast offensive blades. For example: TB blades and Viscaria have koto as outer ply. Ayous as outer ply is not very commonly used these days I think. It's a soft wood and mostly used as core(or center) ply. Limba is somewhat in between koto...

Wow. Nice design and cool color combination. Great looking handles. Are you selling these?

There is no "best" innerforce blade. It depends on personal preference and playstyle. Without knowing what you are looking for in a blade and your playstyle. there is no way to recommend any of these 4 blades. Yes, they all have ALC near to core layer, but they behave differently. Furthermore...

Thanks for sharing this video Brian. Some nice gameplay. I agree with yoass on the development of the playstyle during the match. When a component is able to disturb your gameplay, it's important to adapt and bring some changes to your own gameplay. I noticed that your opponent midsection (area...

Update. Used the Etika 47 on Stiga Infinity VPS (85gr).The Infinity can be a bit "nervous" in the short play, but the Etika 47 takes cares of this. As it's less sensitive for incoming spin and because of it's firmness, short play is more solid and easy. In my first review I mentioned the lack...

I'm afraid the Etika 51 would feel like concrete for me, as I normally play soft rubbers. Maybe when I'm more familiar with the 47, I might give the 51 a try.

PS: tried many ways and I'm getting really frustrated not being able to get the pictures showing. 🤬 Any tips on what I might be doing wrong, are greatly appreciated.

@airoc Now you mentioned, I forgot the say I used the 47 version. (will change it in my review) Thanks.

Normally I don't use (medium-) hard rubbers, but I did wanted to try the new Nexy Etika. Version: Etika 47 Thickness: 2.1mm (as far as I know it only comes in 2.1mm?) Weight uncut: 68 gr Weight cut: 46 gr Playtime: approx. 7-8 hours Blades used: Xiom SAL, Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon, Stiga Energy...

It's not a very cheap set, but also not that expensive. IF the rubbers are indeed Aurus Select, that's approx. 85 EUR for 2 rubbers (when not discounted). Costs for side-tape and glue is marginal, so that leaves 34 EUR for a 7 ply blade. Not that bad. Just a thought: if the rubbers are indeed...

VOC glue is banned indeed by ITTF for tournaments and competition. I tried couple times using VOC glue on modern (current generation) rubbers, but that feels so weird. It feels like there is no "partnership" (don't have another English word atm) between glue and rubber. It feels just very...

Well done beating the challenge. Some great looking blades! 👍

The boys from Pongfinity finally did it and they launched their first blade/racket. 7 Ply all wood blade which could be a Clipper clone. Purple/pink sponge rubbers, which could be an Aurus Select copy. But that's just guessing from my side :) Anyone tried it ?

Revolution 3 normal viscosity for sure. I tried a couple of glues, but this one stands out. (together with Nittaku Finezip, but that's very expensive) I don't varnish/lacquer my blades as this changes the behavior of the blade (as mentioned earlier in this thread). 2 Layers on the rubber, 1 on...

In my opinion, the Clipper Wood is fair amount faster compared to the other 2. It's also a 7 ply vs the other 2 which are 5 ply. Feeling is different for sure. Haven't played the Offensive Classic, so can't comment on that one. Just like AndyK, I have a ML Extra + Rakza 7 as second/third...

I'm confused..... You're a beginner/intermediate with a BTY ZJ ALC (already starts getting weird) and switched to Infinity. After just a few seconds playing with the Infinity, your mind was set that's it's a horrible blade. You have to get used to new equipment and that takes time. Infinity is...