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Yea, that's a big difference there. I much prefer a smaller core and larger limba top ply.

I'd say the fact that your Korbel is faster and doesn't feel or sound hollow definitely has to do with your blade being heavier and therefore more dense, it probably has a bit to do with the quality of the wood too. On the other end, because it is more dense and therefore harder, it should...

The Korbel Europe is a good blade, the Korbel Japan is of better quality and has a better finish. In terms of playing characteristics, the Korbel Japan has better touch and more flex. Lastly, the price difference is definitely justified. PS: I'm getting lazy too.

Who knows, maybe FX versions of Dignics are up next.

Yea Dignics 05 requires a lot of technique and pull to be consistent with whether on the BH or FH. Good rubber for those who can tame it but too hard for me.

I love T05 FX in 1.9mm on my BH. For my FH, T05 in 1.9mm to get a bit harder feeling and speed, though T05 FX in 2.1mm also works well.

Ah, I asked him the same question via PM before!

One thing I'll add when choosing/testing/sticking with a setup especially as as beginner or advanced beginner level is to pay close attention to how equipment feels and plays in real gameplay with close attention to the short game, serve returns and opening shots which are key transitional part...

Totally normal and definitely the way to go in order to test different blades and not waste money. Performance is still the same as long as you re-glue it well. My technique is to measure the halfway point at the bottom and mark it gently (I mark the end side of the sponge that'll go against the...

Yea, T80 is less hard, heavy and more controlable than G-1. You might even benefit further from going down in thickness or switching to a slighly less hard rubber such as T05 FX or T80 FX, though I'd get those in max for FH rather than in 1.9 otherwise you gain a lot of control but lose too much...

I'll add to your nice post that since we improve or at least change, there doesn't necessarily need to be a "forever bat", it's most important to have a decent "right now bat" :)

First off, I'll say you can be a high level player and reach some mastery without being close to a pro. Then I think equipment plays and feels differently to different people, some pros prefer hard blades and rubbers, others don't, so we can't make a generalization. With that said, hard blades...

Big gap between an FX rubber (40-43 deg) and 50-53 deg rubbers! I'm not so sure we all can play, control or would enjoy playing with rubbers that firm even on an OFF- blade, compact size of not, I know I wouldn't and I've tried a few :) The short game or openings can be a real bee with hard...

Having fun is #1 so you got your priorities right! I'd say improving is #2 because it just makes the game more fun. I changed equipment a lot when I first started playing and often played with setups that were way too fast for me and hindered my progress, but it was fun and a learning curve...

Not many people seem to have ever used Cornilleau rubbers, mostly Tenergy and Andro, some Donic and Tibhar too.

A bunch of high level players in France have switched to Nexxus or Hype and seem to like it too.

Yes, neither is the Tenergy 05 Hard I recommended, but OP seems to ask for more grippy so...

Tenergy 05 Hard or Omega VII Asia.

Wow, you have a very fast setup for a beginner, especially rubbers-wise. Hope you train often and one-on-one with a coach.

Maybe your setup is too fast / hard for you. It doesn't come from the blade as it's a softer 5-ply allwood. Could be because of your G-1, a hard, fast and heavy rubber, your Moristo SP, a fast short pips or both.