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I've played with a little higher end Euro rubber, and I can definitely feel the lack of sudden response and speed, when bouncing for example. I would describe it as "slightly better than a dead premade". We must remember that you need different technique with tacky rubber and non-tacky or even...

That is better. I didn't mean to say that you're not going to ship it or anything: I'm just recommending to at least get to know a buyer well before you pay with gift, because it's your fault if your money goes to waste.

Thanks, Carl. You've cleared my conscience a bit. It looks quite good, so it'd have been a shame if it was damaged. The balance and weight of this blade is so nice that I think I won't have problems adjusting. I can spin very easily with this, almost feels like cheating. I really wanna see...

It is the buyer's choice to buy from you, and you're surely trusty. I am just saying that the buyer is taking a risk when they pay via gift.

Thought so. It's too uniform and looks deliberate to be damage. I was just erring on the side of caution. I don't intend to reglue any time soon, but if there comes a reason to, I will make sure to peel them off very slowly, with the grain I presume, and then seal the blade.

What I thought, but I've not expected an instrument like a table tennis blade to have such grain. There was a single small splinter on the handle, but otherwise the blade is fine. At least now I know it's normal, and just the grain. Thanks.

I do not suggest paying as a gift. Even if the seller is reputable, they can easily rip you off.

Well, let me rephrase then: I would not feel bad paying 10eur for a sheet of 729 FX. Carl, the splinters I'm talking about are also on your blade in the pictures. If it's your blade. I don't know if they're splinters or what, but they're the grooves in the wood. It's fairly uniform, and...

None at all. But based on what I've seen, having this capability with 10eur a sheet is a steal. How much of a steal it is compared to other rubber, well, I'll find out some day.

Well, compared to the price more so. For 10 eur a sheet, this is a steal. I won't be picking up a modern high end rubber any time soon, because I'm a cheapass and because this rubber lasts for a few millenia.

@UpSideDownCarl and Der_Echte mostly got me to this conclusion, so go congratulate them, not me. ;) I won't be upgrading any time soon, but I'll keep it in mind. I'll also be flipping the bat when I'm breaking it in to see what I like best. I took the blue sponge because it was actually a few...

I'm ridiculously delicate with my equipment, so I think it should well last a few years. I'm looking into putting something soft into my racket case, because I'm a bit paranoid about the durability of the blade because it feels incredibly flimsy. Up to now, I'm impressed, and I haven't even...

Potato webcam, but here it is. Finally got myself something decent. :o

I did some very soft loops onto a wall and floor that absolutely kills spin and doesn't bounce at all, and I could feel the ball grab and it still spun well on the floor. I think I'll really like this.

The splinters are along the whole blade. I looked at pictures of other Stiga blades, and some have it. So I think it's normal. Unfortunately I already cut and glued because I did some bounce tests on the bare wood and whatnot and I couldn't see, hear or feel anything strange. :( I'm probably...

I'll make it a guideline to ask at least 5 times as much as I tell, then. Now, Carl, take a look at my thread so we can stop derailing poor Knife's thread. http://www.tabletennisdaily.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?12941-Christmas-came-early-this-year

I really have to give it to TT11 though. I heard their delivery is fast, but not this fast! A free mail-in-practice partner and mail-in-coach would really interest me. The free mail-in-competition table might be a small shipping issue, though. :p

NL, I was just about to post that WLQ video. Doesn't that happen because of relaxation, and it's desirable and not a problem?

Well, these just arrived. Several days earlier than they were stated to. :cool: http://i.imgur.com/or5EtzE.jpg I have just one question: is this bad? The wood coloring is irregular, and the finish doesn't appear to be the best. There's small cuts along the grain. Is it just stiga sub-100...

NL, that whole post would go into the rubbish. I don't think there's anything correct there. I've listened to what the reputable people here say, and done what they say. It's pretty good advice. @Slow loops I was wrong about them. I'm sure you all know why heavy, high loops that drop down at a...