Get with timoboll ALC (Unsure why you hated your old man's but to me its one of the better blades) if you want a good blade that will let you play till higher level. Or get Peter Korbel and use Tenergy 05FX And 05 on it. ALC will work with most rubbers. Clipper used to be a great blade...
http://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/tt-blade-nittaku-ludeack-fleet#.U8p1oKi9iT0
The reason I want this blade is because I have heard nothing but good things about it and I really like the Nittaku regular handle it feels amazing in my hands !!
Hi guys, just joined the website after I read about it on another forum thanks to TT 11 and hoping I will be a regular contributing member here as well.