Old JO Waldner Banda - Worth the time and effort?

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

So I got this old thing at an auction.

Is it worth the time to shave the rubbers of and maby even convert to a penhold?

Feels really hefty and big. Its a 5ply, so it cant be that bad right?
Beastmod in NOT needed at all..

ajtatosmano2 · Aug 17, 2015

Experiment is always worth the time. I think it can be a slow blade with great control. Or not. But definitely worth to test it.

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

Turns out the sponge was really porus. Easy to shave of.

No WRB! [emoji16]

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

Loads of colored glue stuck on this one.. But it's coming along pretty decent..

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

All sanded down. Starting to like this one.. Has a nice high pitch..

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 17, 2015

Don't cut the handle! Keep that baby how it is. Taking off the rubber was good. But don't change the handle. That is actually worth something if you leave it alone. As soon as you modify the handle it is worth much less.

You still can play penhold with it if you leave the handle how it is.

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

Thanks, ill leave it alone, don't worry.
Works fine for penhold, but it is hefty, even for shakehand.. Then again, its got a really nice balance.
Ill slab some old rubbers on and see how she does..

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 17, 2015

Do you have a scale to see how much it actually weighs? That blade will probably feel pretty decent. Good 5 ply construction.

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

Nope, no scale at home. Ill try finding one at work, once I get rid of this cold.. :/

Suga D · Aug 17, 2015

Did you weigh it yet? How much does it weigh? Banda used to be known to make very light weighted but easy controlable blades...This looks like one of their classics.
Good Job! (Once again)

Just saw Carl´s been asking nearly the same question :-D

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

Nope, no weight-idea yet.
The head is actually quite small? Maby thats whats trowing me off thinking the handle is hefty..
Ah well, ill post the weight once I find a scale.

Liten · Aug 17, 2015

Didnt have any other blade without rubbers so I did a short pitch test of the Banda vs the old Europa 3ply.. Mind you, the Europa has a rather thick seal sprayed on.. The Banda is unsealed so far..

[emoji50]

[edit] Sorry for the crap-quality of the clip[/edit]

ajtatosmano2 · Aug 17, 2015

It sounds good!

Liten · Aug 18, 2015

When I first took it out of the case I thaught the wood on the handle was dull and ugly.
Now it's turning me over.. A few coats of linseed and it should really pop.. [emoji7]

Liten · Aug 18, 2015

First coat:

Liten · Aug 18, 2015

Nr2

Liten · Aug 18, 2015

Got hold of a scale.. [emoji16]
Nope, wasnt dreaming, it IS hefty!

Just for good measure, here is the Europa:

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 18, 2015

That Banda blade is a perfect weight. Just the way they made 'em back in the good old days.

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Liten · Aug 18, 2015

Great to hear! [emoji5]

Now to find rubbers suitable for it..

Mayby the Rakzas will end up on it.. Im diggin the lines spin and control, but I cant ignore the lack of speed compared to the Boost XT rubber..

Ah well...

UpSideDownCarl · Aug 18, 2015

Liten said:
Great to hear! [emoji5]

Now to find rubbers suitable for it..

Mayby the Rakzas will end up on it.. Im diggin the lines spin and control, but I cant ignore the lack of speed compared to the Boost XT rubber..

Ah well...

If it is not as fast your technique will improve. You will learn how to improve your contact and use the timing of your hips and weight transfer better to generate the power. But this Banda blade may play like a dream. I have a feeling you may have found a gem. I hit with one of those about 4-5 years ago and wished that I could get one. So if it plays anything close to similarly, you may have unearthed the holy grail. [emoji2] Just sayin'!

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