This user has no status.
This user has no status.
says
Spin to win!
says
Spin to win!
Well-Known Member
Hi Morv,
There's a few things to consider.
What's your current level?
What do you like about the W968?
What do you dislike about it?
There will be a difference as the Harimoto is an Innerforce blade (meaning the carbon layers are closer to the core), where as the W968 has the carbon layers closer to the surface.
I've ordered the Harimoto as I think it'll suit my game - I've been looking for a slightly slower blade for a while, and this fits the bill for me.
This user has no status.
This user has no status.
Member
says
Spin to win!
says
Spin to win!
Well-Known Member
Really? Why didn't I know this.....
Everyday is a school day!
No idea on the wood make up yet - Butterfly wouldn't tell me.
says
Варна
Well-Known Member
Why should you CHANGE your W968?
You don't have to do it.
The only thing you HAVE to do is to buy a HT iAlc.
Thats all.
What you would do with it doesn't matter ar all, really.
But the positives of such a purchase are enormous and do matter a lot - you help TH, you help BTY to R&D more and more high quality stuff. and as this blade is really affordable for everyone and especially for the youngsters at TH age.
So yes - you should give it a try.
says
Spin to win!
says
Spin to win!
Well-Known Member
Hi NDH, thank you for the quick response. Actually i've trained since i was 10, my first blades were friendship and so, then suddenly i changed to the w968 in 2017 and trained from monday to saturday almost 4 hours. I really like about the w968 mainly the hardness and the power it has. The thing i dont like about it is that even though through the years i've have it, i still cant control it completely, sometimes it goes so hard i cant be so agressive in order to avoid the ball go off the table. So for example instead of doing a BH topsin in my third ball attack i mainly push it just to make sure i dont lose the point so fast.
My couch told me that i should addapt to the new trend, play closer to the table focus on power not so much on spin becaise of the new ball. But with the blade i have im not able to do so, because most of the time im too insecure of playing close to the table.
That would be all.
PS: I use the W968 with TIBHAR MXP on the FH and BH.
Thanks
My couch told me that i should addapt to the new trend, play closer to the table focus on power not so much on spin becaise of the new ball. But with the blade i have im not able to do so, because most of the time im too insecure of playing close to the table.
That would be all.
PS: I use the W968 with TIBHAR MXP on the FH and BH.
Thanks
This user has no status.
This user has no status.
Well-Known Member
W968/HL5 is limba and the ALC is close to the core like an Innerforce blade.
Here's a pretty good review:
http://blog.tabletennis11.com/dhs-hurricane-long-3-and-long-5-review
Here's a pretty good review:
http://blog.tabletennis11.com/dhs-hurricane-long-3-and-long-5-review
This user has no status.
Well-Known Member
I own 3 pcs of W968 (one custom made) and I don't really understand what you mean with "hardness" of this blade? It's a control blade with many gears. HL5 is much faster, though, less dwell etc.
Hi, with hardnes im referring to the speed? of the blade, the ball goes fast. I dont feel it like a control blade, i think of it as a really fast blade with decent control. So i was wondering if it will have many differences with the INNERFORCE
This user has no status.
Well-Known Member
Do you own the W968 (National or provincial?) or HL5?
Innerforce should be about the same speed range seeing as they're both inner carbon blades. If you think W968 is too fast then you should get an all-wood blade or slower rubbers. MXP is not a slow rubber.
What is your level of play?
Innerforce should be about the same speed range seeing as they're both inner carbon blades. If you think W968 is too fast then you should get an all-wood blade or slower rubbers. MXP is not a slow rubber.
What is your level of play?
says
Spin to win!
says
Spin to win!
Well-Known Member
i never know how to answer this kind of questions, i assume there are three levels? Basic, Intermediate and advanced? Is that ok? If so, i guess im an advanced level player?
So, to sum up there would be no big difference between the W968 and the innerforce right?
says
Spin to win!
says
Spin to win!
Well-Known Member
Is there any video of you online?
Generally speaking, an advanced player would be OK with most set ups.
If you are looking to tweak little things to get it right, the only way you'll truly know if it suits you is by trying it.
But from the looks of it, there won't be much difference between the Harimoto and W968.
I'd suggest different rubbers rather than a different blade.
Generally speaking, an advanced player would be OK with most set ups.
If you are looking to tweak little things to get it right, the only way you'll truly know if it suits you is by trying it.
But from the looks of it, there won't be much difference between the Harimoto and W968.
I'd suggest different rubbers rather than a different blade.
says
Spin to win!
says
Spin to win!
Well-Known Member
If you are training 4 hours per day, I'd imagine you have a coach?
Probably best to see what they say to be honest.
If you wanted to stay in the EVO range, you could try EL-P, which isn't a huge step down from MX-P, but it's a little softer and will offer more control.
But without seeing you play, it's virtually impossible to give decent advice.
Probably best to see what they say to be honest.
If you wanted to stay in the EVO range, you could try EL-P, which isn't a huge step down from MX-P, but it's a little softer and will offer more control.
But without seeing you play, it's virtually impossible to give decent advice.
says
Варна
Well-Known Member
Similar threads
