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I have been using short pimples for 5 months solidly, but experimented with them several times before hear and there (In 5 months I have probably played 200 matches and practised 10 hours a week at least).
Been using them on a stiga infinity, an OSP V+ or a donic waldner 2016. They are decent on these blades and these blades feel fairly good for my fh.
Yesterday in frustration I tried them on a Samsanov Force Pro Blue at a tournament with no practice after a bad morning. The short pimples on bh immediately felt more controlled. Blocking was more stable. And directional control and angles were much better. I could loop to some extent with them (not really what they are for). But my touch shots and return of serve was much more predictable than on my OSP.
The blade feels softer on contact but stiffer and more predictable. It does however make the fh a bit harder to loop with.
Force Pro is a 6.3mm 7 ply all wood blade.
Why do stiffer blades feel so much more controllable with short pimples and more predictable?
Can anyone explain this to me?
Been using them on a stiga infinity, an OSP V+ or a donic waldner 2016. They are decent on these blades and these blades feel fairly good for my fh.
Yesterday in frustration I tried them on a Samsanov Force Pro Blue at a tournament with no practice after a bad morning. The short pimples on bh immediately felt more controlled. Blocking was more stable. And directional control and angles were much better. I could loop to some extent with them (not really what they are for). But my touch shots and return of serve was much more predictable than on my OSP.
The blade feels softer on contact but stiffer and more predictable. It does however make the fh a bit harder to loop with.
Force Pro is a 6.3mm 7 ply all wood blade.
Why do stiffer blades feel so much more controllable with short pimples and more predictable?
Can anyone explain this to me?
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