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Is this blade good for looping, or more for driving/hitting? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi NDH, which rubbers did you put on the Harimoto’s? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My 2 cents - If you prefer more dwell time and more feedback, then I must say OSP V- is wonderful. Yes it is more expensive than some other 5-ply all wood blades but consider how much you usually pay for rubbers in a year, then the cost of blade itself is FAR less than that. The blade itself is...

Back to your very first post. Why do you want a thinner outer limba than Korbel?

Any experience on Baracuda? I use a blade of my friend with Baracuda and found it quite spiny and fast compared to Vega Euro but that is only based on my 5-minute experience. I am using Vega Euro (non DF) as BH and it is very soft. How would you compare Baracuda and Vega Pro? Sent from my...

I found ttgearlab’s reviews quite useful to me, especially those on the blades. They presented the scientific data like elasticity and vibrations of blades in a numerical way rather than something completely subjective. It is then up to us to decide which blades or equipments fit us better...

The V- seems requiring me to be very accurate at my movements otherwise the ball goes to net or outside the table. I also need to play physically harder with it. The Korbel allows me to be more relax at my movements to keep the balls on table or move it to where I like it to be. This is based...

It looks like my questions have been more complicated than I wanted them to be, or they need to be. So, back to basic - How do you compare SPW vs SFPB? How do you compare Korbel vs Ludeack? I know their physical construction but am more interested to know their playing characteristics. I do...

Thanks Carl for the very detailed explanation. Good inspiration to me. Let's see some real-life examples. An interesting one would be - Tibhar Stratus Powerwood vs Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition. One 5-ply and one 7-ply with similar overall thickness and speed (perhaps one is very slightly...

I agree it is very hypothetical...I'd hold off my curiosity until it is time for me to make changes to my gear...pretty happy with it at the moment.

From a logical perspective: If the difference between two blades is ONLY the number of ply, then asking the difference between them will only lead the answer of 'none, except the number of ply'.;) Let me bring some context to my earlier question: I am using a 5-ply all-wood OFF- blade (Virtuoso...

Thanks. Why would slow 7-ply have more swell time than fast 5-ply? Is it because of the wood (Lamba) or thickness or structure of the blade? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Let's assume both blades are all-wood. I know 7-ply blades are usually faster than 5-ply blades, but there are always exceptions. I am interested to know the difference in characteristics between a comparatively 'fast' 5-ply blade like those with hard/Koto outer layer, versus a comparatively...

Please ask him the major differences he found between European players and Asian players. What could bring European players to the next level of success? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Lovely Darker 90 - The Holy Grail of blades!!! I used to be a J-pen player back in many years ago. Here is my old blade - Butterfly Senkoh-1, that I still love so much, although I have switched to shakehand recently.

Fantastic. This is really useful to me. Appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Excellent insight and good story. Indeed everything is about comparisons and perspectives. A bit of background here. I played TT during my high school time for 3 to 4 years using J-pen blade without following a coach. I was more on offensive style with looping/smashing on FH, and push/backspin...

Very useful info, Carl. Appreciated. Do it mean that my Vega Europe have high throw (instead of low throw) on topspin in this context? How does it compare to Vega Pro if both are new? BTW my Rozena on Korbel is also new. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are there any good 5-ply all wood blades that are slightly faster than Korbel while still maintain good feeling and control? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had the same question as the thread title. Thanks everyone. Sounds like Vega Pro receives many good comments and it will replace my Vega Europe at BH that I think it’s throw is too low to my taste.