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Have you checked tabletennis11.com? They're usually cheaper than everyone else and their shipping to the US is fast. Vega Europe is quite a bit faster and bouncier so it's going to be less controllable. If you can't get Vega Intro, get Vega Elite instead, and if you can't get either, Vega...

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I understand you're not a beginner but you're not a classically trained player either and since you're looking for control and more consistency, a good entry-level European/Japanese-style grippy rubber like Vega Intro will give you just that and allow you to develop your shots and technique with...

True. His blade is already very fast. I would upgrade rubbers slightly if I wanted more speed, but since he asked, I answered.

The Viscaria is more or less the same blade as the TB Spirit, TB ALC and a couple other Butterfly blades, so same speed... If you're looking for something faster from Butterfly it would have to be the Zhang Jike ZLC or Mizutani ZLC or their Super ZLC counterparts (even faster), or the upcoming...

You've got the right idea with the Stiga Allround Classic blade. If you want control, pair it with Xiom Vega Intro rubbers in 1.8mm on both sides instead of the Hurricane. Have fun!

Hi there! Could you tell us a bit more about yourself to help us you give you recommendations better. What's your rating, how long have you been playing and how many hours do you play per week? Do you still practice with a coach or at a club or with serious players?

Hi there! Looks like the Baum Esprit is the Donic clone of the Timo Boll Spirit/ALC (which you probably already know). The Apollonia ZLC is a bit more controllable, flexible, has a bit more feel (softer) and is a tad slower than the Spirit. Why do you want to change your blade?

What everyone is pointing at to you is the physics and strategy of using short pips, especially on the FH. If you want to keep looping after your first loop, then you need the kind of rubber that'll allow you and everyone else to do that: inverted.

Seems to me like your coaches were able to guide you well in the past regarding your equipment as you're already playing with advanced rubbers, so I think you should turn to them again for advice telling them what you have in mind for potential upgrades. Bryan gave you some great suggestions but...

Thanks for the pics! They look nice and a lot like the Xiom Ice Cream blades, so I was wondering the same thing as Bryan since they're made in Korea... I like that they tell you what the outer-ply is "right off the bat".

+1 for the Appelgren Allplay. As for rubbers, maybe start with Xiom Vega Europe in 2.0mm on both sides rather than Vega Pro. It'll give you more feel and control.

The Stiga Allround Classic is a great bat for beginners, intermediate players and up, so good choice there. The Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft rubbers in 1.8mm would be alright especially if you get some coaching, though a bit fast and bouncy at first like NDH said. Xiom Vega Intro would probably be a...

Which also means in this case that it has less feel and is less controllable than DF.

Nice! Have you tried it? If so, let us know what you think in comparison to your Timo Boll ALC.

The blades and rubbers you've mentioned are great and all, but we can't begin to give you any recommendations before we get an idea of your level, how long you've been playing, how often you train, with or without a coach...

You have an excellent setup with your Violin and Vega Intro rubbers as it is. My advice for you is, stop thinking about equipment (future and present) and put all your focus on improving your technique through practice, games, analysis...

True I forgot about the tackiness of RZ. But Rakza X is not harder than R7, maybe just its topsheet, marginally.

Big news Zeio! Any way we could get a full translation of this press release please?

Rakza Z coming soon! That'll be your best bet. https://www.yasakajp.com/goods/rub/