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Pro 01 is outer (Viscaria composition), Pro 02/03/05 are inner (with Pro 05 matching W968 composition).

Living the EJ dream, I see... Blades All Wood: Tibhar Stratus Powerwood, Butterfly SK7, Nittaku Acoustic Inner: One of the Butterfly inner ZLCs (e.g. Harimoto IF ZLC), Hurricane Long 5 (or W968 if you're feeling spendy) for inner ALC Outer: Viscaria/Timo Boll ALC/FZD ALC (or Yinhe Pro 01 if you...

I'm currently playing G-1 on a Donic Skachkov Carbon as my training setup, which is also koto-aramid carbon-ayous-kiri and has been described elsewhere as "somewhere in between a Viscaria and a Korbel or IF ALC," which sort of sounds like what you're looking for. Having used a Viscaria for a bit...

It's possible. To be clear, it's not that the thing pops out or anything, it's more like the movement of my feet in the shoes tugs on the lacing just enough to loosen it a little bit over time. Not enough to worry about the shoe coming off, but I start to notice a little less lateral support. A...

Dang, wish they'd had the black-and-gold when I ordered mine. I've seen the teal ones from Yasaka, very similar shoe. Overall they're a decent shoe. Good grip on a variety of surfaces but don't excel in any particular area. The lacing system is convenient but I find it loosens over time and I'm...

Different player. This was in reference to Yang Xiaoxin, the player with W968 is Yiu Kwan To. Please read more carefully before attempting to correct people.

That sponge looks mighty thick, thicker than the Hurricane that is almost certainly boosted...could he be trying Zyre?!

I'm not convinced Igor isn't a strange robot or extraterrestrial trying to make friends through an Internet table tennis forum.

Excellent review! Your experience aligns with mine in pretty much every respect. The Vega Korea is excellent for blocking and counterlooping; surprisingly good in the push game; acceptable at driving close to the table; controlled but less powerful at mid-distance; and fine but not really...

No one gonna comment on the new "Infinity" MX-P? This is the first I've heard of an update to that line 😲

Miu Nagasaki is some kind of saint for being able to laugh this off. Down three games and three points in g4 and your opponent has the nerve to call TTR on your serve for the toss angle? I'd be furious even as a supporter of serve enforcement. That just feels like bad sportsmanship. It's one...

This video was very interesting and informative! Actually, this is good marketing for the service. Being able to see the level of precision in the manufacturing gives me more confidence in making a custom racket order. What fiber materials are available to choose from, besides arylate carbon...

Which one specifically did you buy? Mantra Pro or Hybrid MK?

I don't find G-1 particularly spin-sensitive, but I don't feel Vega Korea is, either. G-1 is harder (both sponge and topsheet).

The handle seems pretty average. About the same as my Rossi Emotion and what I remember the Viscaria being. Not as thick (which I also like) as the Sanwei and Loki blades I have.

I was recently gifted this blade by my coach, as a surprise. (Actually, he gave me a choice between this and the Cybershape Wood. I'd never heard of this blade, or the player it's named after, so I chose the Skachkov out of curiosity.) It seems similar to Viscaria in construction but I've never...

Agreed, 8-80 feels like a first-generation precursor to D09c at best. Still a solid BH choice but not really in the same tier. That said I haven't used the Provincial version which is supposed to be livelier. DHS is interesting. They're sort of resting on their laurels as far as equipment goes...

How does the Zyre03 compare to sliced bread? I was thinking of upgrading from White to Wheat, but should I just skip straight to Zyre? 🤔 I want something that can hold up to a lot of mayo and cold cuts, but I don't like my sandwiches to be too tough, either.

That's  really light! Xiom worked some magic with the O8 sponges. How is the O8P? I'm using the old OVT at the moment. I like the combination of speed, spin, and throw so I may just buy another one but at some point I won't be able to get it anymore so I'm wondering if it's worth trying a newer...

Gozo is just trying to start them on the Sriver->Bryce->Tenergy->Dignics->Zyre pathway (rabbit hole). "Oh, Sriver is too slow? Try Bryce, it's still old but faster. Not enough spin? You're ready for Tenergy" and so on 😂