Ok, your signature reads that you are using TB ALC. Right? Why do you want to change it? Have you tried adapting to your blade example, using controlled rubbers? If yes, how? Please don't get offended, I myself doubt my setup many times. But honestly, that is not a solution to my problems nor is it is to yours. You need to understand and ingrain it. Equipment is just 5% benefit to you. But understand this, that your stroke will always keep changing. You will always keep adapting your technique to your newer setup. I know I might be making a counterproductive suggestion but that is what I have realized by trying out different setups.
If you have good technique but you feel that you are missing your strokes then the problem might be with your timing and footwork. This is what I am trying to fix. Not my equipment anymore. The issue is that timing and footwork are not so easy to fix. These things require consistent investment of time and energy and we always convince ourselves to take an easier route.
I am sharing what I am working on and trying to fix. Hope this helps you as well. At the end, choice is yours.
Very good point made!
As I explained in my original post, I'm changing because I feel the TB ALC might be 'too fast'. That's the short version, but not really thorough. The main thing is, I don't like the feel of carbon blades! I've had my TB ALC for about a year now, I play really well with it, also tired Viscaria, but all I feel is a very fast ball catapulting off the racket. With wooden blades the feelings gives me the confidence I need for executing my shots. I hope I am understandable on this point.
The speed is easy to adapt with, but another reason I wanted to change my blade was that it was "doing all the work for me". As I am an intermediate player, my backhands were half-strokes and non-developed because even with a half stroke I would still land the ball on the table. This lead to me not effectively learning how to attack on my backhand.
And lastly, the head-heaviness on the TB ALC is really annoying.
It's also true that I shouldn't blame my equipment, but there is always a setup that best suits a certain style of play. I loop and block. I've tried a lot of rubber, blades and setups, I don't exactly want a slow setup, I just don't want my equipment to do all the work for me because I still consider myself a developing player (I do actually have solid forehand technique).
Thank you for your input!
