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If you are still not consistent (technically), don't change your Acoustic to Viscaria or Boll ALC. And don't change to Acoustic Carbon (outer-type). It will be too fast for you. Acoustic Inner Carbon is still OK, although I prefer non-carbon version, feeling wise. I understand that Acoustic...

It's been a long time since I tried them both, but if I recall correctly, Apolonia ZLC is faster. But remember, it depends on the weight of the blade as well. Currently I can't remember which one is heavier.

Control is a parameter that is very hard to explain or describe. Speed is easy, it's either fast, medium fast, or slow. Please bear in mind that I have never used both blades in real matches. I only used them for few sessions during training and casual matches between friends. Now, I am an...

I have Korbel (Japan), Innerforce Layer ALC (let's just say IL ALC) and Apolonia ZLC (basically a Franziska ZLC). The above observations are correct: IL ALC and Apolonia ZLC are controllable in short game, service and service receive, just like all wood. The difference is only when you hit...

Butterfly Petr Korbel is an excellent blade, but you must get the Japanese version in the range of 90 - 93 grams. They are better compared to <90 grams ones. Mine is currently 93 grams (the newer version) while my old one (black Butterfly tag) is only 89 grams. My other favorite is Donic...

I own a Tibhar Lebesson from many many years ago. At that time, there was only AN handle so I bought one. Weight is 88.3 grams. Good blade. But I did not use it because the head shape is quite unique, so you can't just swap rubbers from other blades onto it. Last week, I found an used...

It was a long time ago, so it is probably not so true now. First, I tried and compared Korbel SK7 vs Butterfly SK7 (not classic). At that time, they felt similar although not 100% the same. The difference is in the appearance and the FL handle. Then long time after that, SK7 Classic is...

Or copy Mathias Falck by using Yasaka Falck Carbon. If you prefer all-wood blades, then these 7-ply are well known for pimple rubbers: 1. Stiga Clipper Wood and/or Clipper CR 2. Avalox P700 You might want to try Yasaka Falck W7 also.

Yes, they are similarly constructed, BUT Freitas is thicker (thus makes it stiffer) than Maze ALC.

I said "it is still in good condition" based upon the pictures that you provided. However, I can't confirm whether moisture has penetrated the wood or not. You can check it easily though. Just bounce a pingpong ball on the bare blade. You can feel it if something is not right.

It is still in good condition. You can glue any rubbers and you are good to go. However I disagree with the "vintage" description. It is a modern Powerplay blade, similar to current production. Vintage Powerplay will have white lens and smaller headsize.

FL is the most common to be sold in a TT store, so naturally I have more FL. But if I can get my hand on a ST, I will choose ST as for me, it is more neutral. However, as I get older, I find that it is not a matter of FL, ST, AN or Conic, but how comfortable the handle is. Certain blades...

He likes his handle warm and damp.

Not to say that you are wrong because you stated the facts from Manufacturer's Data / Description, which support your opinion. However, I am with @chinacurious here. My friends have Yinhe V-14 Pro and Pro-01. At that time (before getting Pro-01), I was looking to find cheaper Viscaria. So I...

Or contact Vladimir Samsonov and sell it at outrageous price to him... (he loved that blade, and only changed after WBG ruined his beloved blade). Joking aside, I agree with the above comments, it is one of the fastest blade back then, so it is more suitable for serious table tennis player. Or...

I have watched this video previously quite some time ago (before the video was posted here in another topic) but I was quite lazy to bring this up. I know that ZJK created controversy by saying outer-composite blades last longer. But what intrigues me is that his statement about boosting. By...

I think he meant Xiom Offensive S. For classic blades (all wood) Xiom has Xiom Allround S (All+), Xiom Offensive S (Off- / Off) and Xiom Extreme S (Off / Off+). S probably stands for Standard (not sure, I am only guessing). For BSS, he meant Tibhar Bernadette Szocs Signature 1 (usually called...

@NextLevel I understand your argument, but you missed my point. We all know that CNT wanted SYS to win, but Cheng Meng refused to obey. FZD could be in the same situation. By logic, CNT want WCQ to win. So it's up to FZD to obey or not. If FZD decides to return to CNT, he might be in the...

I don't think FZD should return to CNT. Let's say he is back and make it to the Olympics, and then in the final he faces WCQ. Who do you think the CNT would pick as the winner? If I were him, I would just enjoy my freedom now and don't care about CNT anymore.

When you change your equipment, try not to change both blade and rubbers at the same time. So I guess, you can still use your old rubbers: Rakza 7 for FH and Rakza 7 Soft for BH. See if you like them on your new Primorac JP. If you like them, then fine, you don't need to spend extra money...