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Can you please expand a little on what a topspin vs float/dead ball looks like - instinct tells me it’s a more closed bat angle and less lift? It’s something I really struggle with. I’m also keen to explore continual looping vs pips (vs 1 x loop/1 x push) I see many higher level players do this...

Great post, very helpful - thanks.

Craig Bryant in his prime (a few years back) was at a higher level than most of the TTD players in my opinion. I’ve seen footage of him playing Drinkhall in a very close match and they were fairly similar in level. Louis Price and the Dane have certainly improved a lot lately and look to be a...

K3 and 09C are of a similar style but they don't play quite the same - I like both and can change between them but find K3 to be a little tackier and a little softer feeling in the top sheet so maybe a little easier to play - both great but if you like 09c I would certainly give K3 a try if the...

Similar- if you like LGY you’d like FZD

Yes, a little

I think they’re very similar, possibly the FZD feels a little more control and the handle gives it a chunkier feel to me. I like both.

I feel your pain - it’s very frustrating when you’re on that journey (as I am too) A lot of it is tightness and tension but it’s also about learning the strokes, timing, positions etc that are required to be a good player but not yet having the consistency or confidence to execute them in...

Yes, Boll is by far the crispest and hardest feeling - I liked it for blocking but wasn’t quite good enough to control it unless I was playing super well.

I can offer limited thoughts - I have played an Acoustic 5 ply and also have an HL5 and a 5x. I generally play outer carbon (Viscaria) The 5x is pretty fast - faster than HL5 and faster than the Viscaria too in my view. I very much like the HL5 for its control and touch, whilst also being...

Agreed - that’s a really interesting point on the BH topspin finish!

Is OSAI still working - I sent a video in weeks ago and nothing happening despite multiple feedback/contact requests? Betterplay is great but I was keen on the analysis.

Funny - of all my outer ALC blades the FZD is the one I like the best, and find to be the best balance of speed, spin and control. I also like the handle a lot..(currently still have Viscaria and LGY but have had Boll and Jike too)

It's very similar (as it is to all the outer blades from Butterfly) - I would say that it plays a little softer than a Boll and to me has a better handle, but that's about it.

I have a Viscaria, Lin G and FZD ALC and have also had a Zhang J and Timo B (these were straight) Of the three flared handles they are all fairly similar but all feel different - I would say the FZD & LGY are slightly more comfortable and wider than the Viscaria but the difference is very small.

They’re pretty similar but I found the K3 more friendly and forgiving if I was out of position. C53 might benefit from some boosting (as I think most Andro pros do)

I can’t help much with the MX-P comparison as I have only tried it once - it is not that similar to K3 and to me felt bouncier and less controllable than K3. I have however used both K3 and C53 recently and they are fairly similar in style - I prefer K3 as it feels softer and easier to access...

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100% - what a difference it makes! One of my focus areas to achieve this is to make sure I take a wider stance as this automatically pushes me lower and improves stability. I tend to forget in matches and stand tall..

Paul Drinkhall