Bty Petr Korbel (Hungary) vs Tibhar Stratus Power Wood

dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

Hello, I was wondering about these two blades, someone tested them already? I would like to know because my birthday is coming and I want to gift myself some allwood blade, like these, can you help me please?
I like allwood blade and I read a lot of reviews but almost all are old reviews, so I don't know if there are some update.
I will pair it with a Yasaka Rakza 7, and 7 soft or maybe with a mxp. Can you help me please. Thanks in advance. Regards.

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QWERTY Spin · Apr 19, 2017

Korbel is a good blade. I havent played both. Just want to tell you that if you choose mxp to expect a heavy setup. You add atleast 100gr to your blade at 1.9-2.0 thickness

dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

QWERTY Spin said:
Korbel is a good blade. I havent played both. Just want to tell you that if you choose mxp to expect a heavy setup. You add atleast 100gr to your blade at 1.9-2.0 thickness

Thanks, I have a little lack of speed, then I think with a heavy setup will be compensated, but I don't know if that will harm my shoulder either.
Currently I'm using a waldner senso carbon, but can't feel the ball, that's why I want try allwood blade.

QWERTY Spin · Apr 19, 2017

May i ask what your current rubbers are ?

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dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

I'm using for forehand the mxp and for backhand rakza 7, but I would like try a rakza 7 soft for fh and rakza 7 for bh

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QWERTY Spin · Apr 19, 2017

Ok. So i have played korbel (hungary) and there is some flex while maintaining stability. However im not sure if it is faster than WSC. I think the powerwood is said to be a little bit faster than the korbel.
You should be aware of the fact that korbel and powerwood have a larger headsize than wsc and are heavier in general. So your hole setup will get alot heavier.
Maybe it is what you are looking for.
All of them are good blades though.

rokphish · Apr 19, 2017

Vote for Korbel!

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QWERTY Spin · Apr 19, 2017

Rakza 7 soft will be slower and softer than mxp. You will gain control. Your backhand side will be harder sponge and more powerful then

dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

QWERTY Spin said:
Ok. So i have played korbel (hungary) and there is some flex while maintaining stability. However im not sure if it is faster than WSC. I think the powerwood is said to be a little bit faster than the korbel.
You should be aware of the fact that korbel and powerwood have a larger headsize than wsc and are heavier in general. So your hole setup will get alot heavier.
Maybe it is what you are looking for.
All of them are good blades though.

I've tried yesterday a stratus samsonov cb (carbon-balsa maybe?), the black one and was lighter even when it was suit with 2 evo el-p, I've asked and both blades weights the same, I mean the Korbel and the SPW 84 grs

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dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

By the way, I'm not looking more speed, just more consistency and feeling, with the wsc I can't feel the ball, so I'm hitting as blind, in a way to explain

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QWERTY Spin · Apr 19, 2017

Korbel is good then. 84gr is low weight for korbel. So probably even more vibrations.

yogi_bear · Apr 19, 2017

KOrbel loops better but if you want more power and speed I would choose SPW. Also, SPW is a bit heavy. It is rare to find 87 gram SPW's and most weight would come in between 90-93 grams.

dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

QWERTY Spin said:
Korbel is good then. 84gr is low weight for korbel. So probably even more vibrations.

There are other with 88 grs, that will be better? I mean equilibrium between feeling and consistency

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dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

yogi_bear said:
KOrbel loops better but if you want more power and speed I would choose SPW. Also, SPW is a bit heavy. It is rare to find 87 gram SPW's and most weight would come in between 90-93 grams.

I just want get feeling, consistency and control because I'm starting to train, I have to perfect my technique, and take care about my shoulder because time ago I've got an injury because I didn't warm up, that's why I was asking about 84,85 or 88 grs.

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UpSideDownCarl · Apr 19, 2017

These blades do have a large head and do play better at higher weights. That combination means you will be using a blade that is head heavy because of the higher weight. And if you are using a light one, it may not feel how you want.

If weight is not an issue, you should get one of these blades in a weight range of 89-93 grams.

If you have a shoulder injury, need to protect shoulder and need a lower weight, you probably should get a different blade with some similar characteristics.

These are more expensive. But:

1) An OSP Virtuoso Plus with a 150x157mm head size will still play decently at 85-87 grams. (Virtuoso and Virtuoso Plus you get three choices for head size: 150x157mm is the smallest size).

2) Nittaku Acoustic

Either of those will be really quite nice and play well enough at lower weights.

But if your shoulder can handle 89-93 grams from a Korbel or a Stratus Power Wood, the larger head size gives more feeling, control and dwell time.

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laistrogian · Apr 19, 2017

UpSideDownCarl said:
These blades do have a large head and do play better at higher weights. That combination means you will be using a blade that is head heavy because of the higher weight. And if you are using a light one, it may not feel how you want.

If weight is not an issue, you should get one of these blades in a weight range of 89-93 grams.

If you have a shoulder injury, need to protect shoulder and need a lower weight, you probably should get a different blade with some similar characteristics.

These are more expensive. But:

1) An OSP Virtuoso Plus with a 150x157mm head size will still play decently at 85-87 grams. (Virtuoso and Virtuoso Plus you get three choices for head size: 150x157mm is the smallest size).

2) Nittaku Acoustic

Either of those will be really quite nice and play well enough at lower weights.

But if your shoulder can handle 89-93 grams from a Korbel or a Stratus Power Wood, the larger head size gives more feeling, control and dwell time.

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Was also going to recommend you the virtuoso plus but I know carl will probably come out with it first.

I'd take virtuoso plus over SPW and korbel. It's more expensive but just a better blade in the long run

dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

I was seeking but I can't afford them, just till €50, that's why I was between Korbel and TSPW, by the way my injury was muscle contracture, but I'm fine, yesterday was training hard and didn't hurt me, I just was afraid. I need to ensure always warm up, and warm down. Now I play better with the wsc, but can't feel the ball, I think the wsc will be better in the future because the carbon.

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UpSideDownCarl · Apr 19, 2017

dominus7 said:
I was seeking but I can't afford them, just till €50, that's why I was between Korbel and TSPW, by the way my injury was muscle contracture, but I'm fine, yesterday was training hard and didn't hurt me, I just was afraid. I need to ensure always warm up, and warm down. Now I play better with the wsc, but can't feel the ball, I think the wsc will be better in the future because the carbon.

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Well, if you feel you can handle the weight, get either Korbel or SPW in the 89-93 weight range and it will be an excellent blade for you. If you need to get them in a lighter weight they won't play as well but they will still be decent blades.

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UpSideDownCarl · Apr 19, 2017

I find the weight issue, to be somewhat about mind over matter. My current blade is about 93 grams. A lot of people pick it up and go: "wow, this is heavy." When I first stated using it, I was used to a setup that was much lighter. But I had the mindset that the weight was a good weight, not too heavy although heavier. And that there were benefits to extra weight. So it took me almost no time to get used to the extra weight. It was, maybe 30 min.

Now when I feel a setup that is in that weight range where the blade is 86 grams or less, it feels like there is something missing and these is so much less inertia behind my stroke into the ball. So, for me, I am very glad that Der_Echte helped me feel the value of a little more mass in your setup and in your hand.

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dominus7 · Apr 19, 2017

UpSideDownCarl said:
Well, if you feel you can handle the weight, get either Korbel or SPW in the 89-93 weight range and it will be an excellent blade for you. If you need to get them in a lighter weight they won't play as well but they will still be decent blades.

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There are some difference between 88 and 89 grs?

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