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I think for a beginner, Yasaka Sweden Extra is very good. I think it is better than Primorac Off-, for one thing: Extra is a bit thicker than Primorac Off-, thus better for the current bigger ball. However, regarding the thickness of Primorac Off-, Japanese catalog lists it as 5.5 mm in...

I have used Nittaku Acoustic (89 grams) and I also used Stratus Power Wood (93 grams) briefly. I will compare both with my 93 grams BTY Korbel (the new version, not with the black butterfly tag). I used to have Acoustic LG as well (~93 grams). SPW Compared to Korbel, it is a bit thicker thus...

DELETED.... Sorry, I did not realize that I replied to a question in the old thread. I replied to 4-year old questions, thus I deleted my answer.

I accidently cure my EJ syndrome by not playing TT for quite a long time. And then when I started playing again, I picked up a blade that sit near to me and since I can play very well with it, I have not considered any other blades that I have.

There are 2 classic blades that stand the test of time (according to my experience): Butterfly Korbel (for 5-ply allwood) and Stiga Clipper Wood (for 7-ply allwood). You can buy a Clipper and use it for the rest of your life. It is enough for us (mere mortal).

Depending on the wood used during the production, I used to find >95 grams batch of Clipper blades. But few years later, I found <90 grams batch. My Clipper Wood blades are 90 grams and 84 grams. My Clipper CR blade is 84 grams. I don't use it now, but when I used it in the past, I used the...

I wish I knew that starting playing TT would make me venture to endless journey of psychological nightmare of EJing.

Sorry, but I am pretty surprise that AK-47 is considered to be fast rubber. I use the yellow one (in between red and blue types) and I think the speed is about the same with un-tuned / un-boosted regular Mark V with less spin. I use it to test various blades, as it is much cheaper compared to...

For fun only, may be we need to set up a poll: "how long MOG is going to use this BBFF?" a. < 1 week b. < 1 month c. < 2 months d. < 3 months e. Forever 😊

AK 47 is the cheaper alternative to Mark V. But it is a good rubber for us, mere mortals. Considering the price, I would say it is a good bargain, compared to Razka 7, Fastarc 1-G or Vega Pro.

I was thinking of giving Ma Long the last chance to win another WTTC before retiring. Nobody can surpass him in the future, I guess.

I believe that Ma Long can win the latest WTTC in Houston, if he is allowed to participate. Do you think it is fair to Ma Long since "he is not participating in this event" due to ..... reason?

Yes, it is a good blade. And it is a closer replica to Viscaria / Boll ALC, compared to Yinhe V-14 Pro (as V-14 Pro is a bit thicker thus has stiffer and more direct feeling compared to Viscaria).

I don't remember if I heard this from my old coach or from my TT friend: To be a TT world champion, you just need to do these 3 things consistently: 1. Never miss hitting the ball 2. Never hit the ball onto the net 3. Never hit the ball out of the table

I am only familiar with Yinhe M6 (supposed to be Stiga Clipper clone, but it is not), W6 (Yasaka Extra clone) and MC-2 (Stiga OC plus layer of microcrystallin, so more like Stiga Optimum Plus). They are OK considering the prices they are offered.

My 82 grams BT777 is a bit faster than my 87 grams P700 Edit: ooops sorry, I did not realize this is an old thread

Yasaka Sweden Extra. Slow 6.0 mm blade. In the same league as Primorac Off-. A bit faster than Appelgren Allplay. It is known as THE looping blade. Avalox BT550. Also known as THE ULTIMATE looping blade. But this one is faster than Primorac Off- and Yasaka Extra. But reading your...

Regarding Clipper CR, yes, the 3/4 part (from top of the blade) the surface felt different than the 1/4 part (lower part to handle) of the blade. It is not only visible on Clipper CR, but also on my Allround CR and Offensive CR (both normal and WRB type). Currently I have sealed all my...

According to discussion that I read, it is a substance that is spread on the surface of the blade and then it is cured by UV. So it is some kind of coating that is hardened / dried by UV light. It is like you go to dentist and when they put a filling on your tooth and then it was cured...

OK, I do not know DHS PG5 but I know Yasaka Gatien Extra, Yasaka Gatien Extra 3D, Yasaka Extra and now Yasaka Sweden Extra. Yasaka Gatien Extra was used by Phillipe Gatien (TT World Champion '93), coming from his old Stiga Allround Evolution. Yasaka Extra was also used by Ma Lin and Wang Hao in...