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I have read that few players like to alternate their blades so that both are broken in almost exactly the same. So during crucial moment when you have to switch blade (let's say your primary one is broken) then you have less to zero adaptation. I think this is true, because I own few of the...

@pedro.dantas Just curious, has Hugo recent success translated to the rise of table tennis popularity in Brazil?

SK7 Classic is ~ BTY Korbel SK7 ~ Stiga Clipper Wood. They are similar. The difference is the headsize (based on my observation on my Korbel SK7 vs my Clipper Wood). I read that Joola is re-arranging their products (so it might be discontinued now), but Joola Viva is another excellent 7-ply...

So, if it's for all-wood players who want to use carbon blade, then I assume it is more into control blade (although it is faster, of course) ??? I think if it's that pricey, at least the QC must be excellent. I have not tried any newer Stiga blades, but the last one that I tried (quite some...

Construction wise, they are similar (according to me). The differences are: 1. BL7 is a bit thinner (~0.2 mm) although its description said that the thickness is 5.9 mm (which is the same as PPP) 2. BL7 has bigger head size. Andro said it is 157 x 150 mm but looking at the picture above, the...

Especially for @Der_Echte and @JJ Ng, I have been itching to post this for quite a long time, but I never get the chance to take pictures to support my post. Basically, when I read description of Andro Gauzy BL7, it reminds me of Donic Persson Powerplay (both have "foils"). According to...

Now I am seriously thinking of switching to the DARK SIDE..... and start competing in WTTC and ITTF events..... and beat the hell of Top 20 players using my "INCORRECT RUBBER"

I was very surprised to see @TensorBackhand answered this question, as for me, I don't even know what the OP is asking. Few replies ahead, it became clear now.

I don't question how long my blade will last........ It is my cheating heart that I am concerned with...... ah... so many blades out there... so little time....

Hi, I am bringing this thread up again to see if there are any progress regarding Joola upcoming blades 2025. By the way, I like 2 old Joola blades: 1. Joola Viva 2. Joola Rossi Emotion What will be the equivalent of those 2 blades in the new line up? Thank you.

Long long time ago, while lurking at various TT forums (I forget which one) I remember reading something like this: In South Korea, they give Butterfly Korbel (made in Japan) to youngster. Even Oh Sang Eun switched back to Korbel after a brief venture using carbon blade, and played better...

Yeah, Butterfly Petr Korbel for 5-ply allwood Butterfly Korbel SK7 or Butterfly SK7 Classic for 7-ply allwood.

Xiom Offensive S and Tibhar Stratus Power Wood are usually compared to BTY Korbel. Gewo Zoom Pro Off- is more similar to BTY Primorac Off- (at least in between Primorac and Korbel). I don't know about Chinese blades similar to Korbel, but I assumed you want to get a cheaper Korbel. Well...

Ordinary Butterfly Korbel is limba - limba - ayous core - limba - limba. Korbel Speed is different. The outerply is Koto

I have used BTY Korbel SK7 and Clipper Wood. For me, Clipper Wood is more alive (has more kick during hard shot, while my Korbel SK7 is more linear). My Korbel SK7 is 92-93 grams but amazingly does not feel heavy (very balanced). Although the thickness is similar to my 6.6 mm Clipper Wood...

If you can get the blade (it is not widely sold), I suggest Avalox P700 or Avalox BT777. It is the older Clipper replica. Thickness is around 6.2 - 6.3 mm. Older Clipper was made in that thickness (not the 7.0 mm or the current 6.6 mm). I even say that they are the better Clipper.

Back in the late 90 / early 2000, I actually liked smaller to medium size blade with longer handle. Tibhar used to make a few of them. One blade in particular that I like is Tibhar Samsonov Alpha (the grey handle, the old version). It is just very comfortable to use, but not as powerful as...

I have thought about another reason they might be doing that: 1. To lower the weight (has been discussed above). This can be the main reason. 2. To align the center of mass (of the whole blade) to the area where we hit the ball? I think we all hit the ball, right around the center of the...

I try to stay away from DHS products for these kinds of reasons. They have too many varieties and when you choose the more expensive one, you can't really tell it's more special. Also, you need legitimate special source for getting the "special" type, and I can't be sure that the special...

@hipnotic: Is there any limit to this hollow handle, such that it starts to reduce the structural property of the blade (i.e. prone to break)?? I mean, it seems too extreme for that Donic Extreme blade. After reading this thread, I start thinking, it might be better to buy senso type blade...