Which blade weight do you prefer?

raazzz · Aug 10, 2015

So which weight do you prefer on the blade?
Also feel free to comment on the total weight on your setup.

rocketscientist · Aug 10, 2015

Interesting question. I prefer a lighter blade, both on just the blade and on the complete setup. However, I do prefer when the top of the blade is heavier than the handle, making the racket front-heavy. My blade now is 84g which in my mind is perfect.

Shuki · Aug 10, 2015

depends on the blade. if it's stiffer then i want something light weight. more flexible i like heavier. i can get more blade movement with a lighter blade and looping is easier with the stiff blade when its light. if it's heavy i cant loop. if the blade is flexible then looping wont be an issue, and a heavier blade would be better so i can get more power.

Der_Echte · Aug 10, 2015

My preferred weight range is not listed.

Tinykin · Aug 11, 2015

My shoulder is acting up again this season so no more heavy blades. I need my complete setup to be under 190g. Using Tenergy, that equates to a blade weight of about 85g.
My present setup, TBS + T05/T25FX weighs 182g. Teesport did find me a light TBS at about 82g.

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 11, 2015

When I used a blade that was 95 grams I thought that was the perfect weight. When I used a blade that was 86 grams I thought that was the perfect weight. Right now I am playing with a 90 gram blade and I think that it is a perfect weight. The first racket I really loved, I never considered the weight. But it felt awesome. When I started playing for real I took that racket from when I was a in my 20s and put it on a scale. It was 110 grams of raw power: a butterfly Mazinov that I got in 1991. Back then I only played for a few months and I pretty much sucked. But that wasn't the blade's fault. And 110 grams, back then did not feel too heavy. In fact, it felt perfect.

But, in the end each player is different. I feel like my arm and shoulder are strong and can handle any weight. A table tennis racket weighs a lot less than a baseball bat. But, some people need to have a racket that isn't too heavy to protect their shoulder and elbow.

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TareqPhoto · Aug 11, 2015

I have different blades from very light to somehow heavy, but i am talking about only blade without rubbers, and from all those 9-10 blades i have, the best 2 i like are: DHS Hurricane Hao III & and YinHe/Galaxy T-11+ then followed by Jun Mizutani and Carbonado 190, but i think most of my blades are in the lightweight side and maybe only 1 or 2 is almost 90gm or more.

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 11, 2015

Der_Echte said:
My preferred weight range is not listed.

Der_Echte's preferred weight is an 85 gram blade with 35 grams added to the handle, so 120 grams. Yep, not listed. Wait, he might like a 95 gram blade with 25 grams added to the handle as much or better, so that is 120 grams. Oh, still not listed. I think I might like those blades too.

mahomedy13 · Aug 11, 2015

I prefer 90-95g blades.
Setups should range from 185-200g

Der_Echte · Aug 11, 2015

Carl, when we take apart your Clipper, have a box of toothpicks ready. Let's shoot for adding 15 grams. Since there is a LOT of empty space in handle, if we fill it all up with glue it will add 20 grams minimum.

Let's try for a small layer of glue on bottom, then a layer of toothpicks, a layer of glue, etc until it is filled, and also same treatment on the handle. That should strengthen and re-enforce it, completely fill it, and NOT add needless weight. That should give you the improved feel at impact, better weight balance, and ridiculous overall weight. Ur low 90s blade should come out around mid 100 grams to 110 grams.

HappySpinner · Aug 11, 2015

I have 178 grams tbalc 05fx/05fx and 190 grams vicaria 05/05fx. But honestly I really cant feel the difference in weight and funny because I even find the tbalc setup a bit heavier. Perhaps i prefer any setup weight between 175-200 grams as long as it meets my game style requirements and the grip feel is good for me.

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mahomedy13 · Aug 11, 2015

Oh,and 1 more thing-my blade should not be head heavy.

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 12, 2015

Can't wait. It will be fun to see what happens when we modify that Clipper. Beast mode on!

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Der_Echte · Aug 12, 2015

I am going to have to TRADEMARK the BEAST-UP MOD.

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 12, 2015

Der_Echte said:
I am going to have to TRADEMARK the BEAST-UP MOD.

Yep. I would say that is your blade. You should get Nexy to make a special KJH blade with the extra weight added to the handle as your signature blade. That would be hysterical. The Walltrip Beast-Up Mod!

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Der_Echte · Aug 12, 2015

I am known as BH-Man in Korea, so it would be a BH-Man Special.

haha, the BH-Man Special... a 7 ply all-wood blade with a weight range of 107-122 grams haha.

Liten · Aug 12, 2015

Didnt Donic make a blade with a built in weight in the handle you could reposition up and down??

TareqPhoto · Aug 12, 2015

Liten said:
Didnt Donic make a blade with a built in weight in the handle you could reposition up and down??

Reposition by a button on the handle or wirelessly? sorry couldn't hold myself

toekneema · Sep 14, 2018

I just recently got a new FH rubber and it made my existing setup even heavier. I use a Hurricane Long 5 blade with hurricane 2 neo on backhand and Nittaku Hurricane 3 Orange Turbo on FH (heaviest rubber i've ever used geeeez). Now my total setup weighs 205g. I think it is hurting my game because I can't swing as fast anymore and therefore decreasing the quality of my shots.

Anyways though, I'm thinking of changing blades because the Hurricane Long 5 has a terrible handle, it's too thin and makes the head of the racket super heavy. I'm thinking of getting the W968 (national version of Hurricane Long 5) which has a much thicker handle. Thoughts?

yogi_bear · Sep 14, 2018

Because i use heavy rubbers like hurricane 3 and mantra h/omega 7 asia, i usually prefer 85-87 grams only.

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