Foreward 1. I'm 55 years old ... in a good physical shape, but still 55
Forewad 2. I played regularly when I was 11-14 yo, then I stopped for 40 years, started again 6 months ago ... I play regularly 8-10 hours a week ... still, just since 6 months.
Forewards ended
When I started 6 months ago, I had no real idea about which blade I had to buy. I bought (quite randomly) a DHS Wang Liqin Magic. It's not bad, as for my impression, but as a matter of fact I can't make no real comparison with other blades.
Now I would like to buy a "second blade" ... and here problems come!
Reading through various internet sites, I see the recommendation for beginners is to buy an elastic blade with good control.
Though my way of playing (today) is quite offensive, and I often made of flat hits, blocks and smashes, I can take it into consideration, probably some more control would be welcome.
Price is not a big issue, I love TT and I could accept to buy a more expensive blade such as Nittaku Violin, if it would be a good choice for me and could probably last for years. But I imagine it is elastic but maybe too speedy, so I don't know whether it could be a good idea for my today's level.
Other possible choices often suggested are:
- Stiga Allround Classic
- Donic Appelgreen Allplay
- Yasaka Sweden Classic (or Yasaka Sweden Extra)
- (maybe less known, but I see it's beloved by owners) Nimatsu Maestro All+
Could more experienced players of this form help into:
- undertanding whether what I wrote above make sense?
- choosing a blade between the ones I mentioned? (I mean: someone could even tell me something like "why do you thing a Nittaku Violin would not be a good choice? At the beginning you will feel it's too fast, then you will adapt and take advantage in time")
- helping me to understand possible differences between them? (I mean: are they all very similar in speed and control? Or there are notable differences?")
- (potentially) other suggestions?
I thank in advance anybody who will be so kind to help me
Forewad 2. I played regularly when I was 11-14 yo, then I stopped for 40 years, started again 6 months ago ... I play regularly 8-10 hours a week ... still, just since 6 months.
Forewards ended
When I started 6 months ago, I had no real idea about which blade I had to buy. I bought (quite randomly) a DHS Wang Liqin Magic. It's not bad, as for my impression, but as a matter of fact I can't make no real comparison with other blades.
Now I would like to buy a "second blade" ... and here problems come!
Reading through various internet sites, I see the recommendation for beginners is to buy an elastic blade with good control.
Though my way of playing (today) is quite offensive, and I often made of flat hits, blocks and smashes, I can take it into consideration, probably some more control would be welcome.
Price is not a big issue, I love TT and I could accept to buy a more expensive blade such as Nittaku Violin, if it would be a good choice for me and could probably last for years. But I imagine it is elastic but maybe too speedy, so I don't know whether it could be a good idea for my today's level.
Other possible choices often suggested are:
- Stiga Allround Classic
- Donic Appelgreen Allplay
- Yasaka Sweden Classic (or Yasaka Sweden Extra)
- (maybe less known, but I see it's beloved by owners) Nimatsu Maestro All+
Could more experienced players of this form help into:
- undertanding whether what I wrote above make sense?
- choosing a blade between the ones I mentioned? (I mean: someone could even tell me something like "why do you thing a Nittaku Violin would not be a good choice? At the beginning you will feel it's too fast, then you will adapt and take advantage in time")
- helping me to understand possible differences between them? (I mean: are they all very similar in speed and control? Or there are notable differences?")
- (potentially) other suggestions?
I thank in advance anybody who will be so kind to help me