For those interested in the handmade blades from Romanian wood artist Levi, here´s a small series of 2021 models. Of course, Levi takes orders for custom-made blades as well.
Cedrus is an Allround plus construction with a thickness of 5,75 mm and an average weight of 83 grams. The outer layer is Cedar, followed by Makoré, with an Ayous core. Head size is 15,1 x 15,7.
I think it gives excellent control on passive shots and adds a little kick for active shots, not as dull and one-dimensional as some other all/all+ blades.
Tufa brings Basalt to the menu, between Limba outer and Ayous core. At 15 x 15,6 cm head size, 5,8 thickness and an average weight of 87 grams it is an Off blade, noticeably faster than Cedrus, but still with very good feeling on impact.
Sintech uses a synthetic fiber as second layer, between Limba outer and this time a Kiri core. It measures 14,9 x 15,6 cm, with an average weight of 86 grams and 5,9 mm thickness. From the impression of another player, the feeling is quite similar to that of the Butterfly Revoldia, which I have never tried. My verdict is: Off minus category fits, nicely balanced blade with enough speed reserves for all but super-aggressive styles.
Last but not least, Combi C, where the name gives it away that its sides are different. One side has spruce followed by carbon, on the other side of the Yaous core you will find linden/basswood followed by Makoré. This blade has an enlarged head (15,6 x 16,5) and weighs 88 grams at 5,5 mm thickness. It is intended for both classic/modern defense away from the table or close to the table "destruction type play" with pips or Antispin.
There is no distribution channel set up for these, so they will not appear at a shop near you any time soon, but you can send me a message and I´ll try to work something out.
Cedrus is an Allround plus construction with a thickness of 5,75 mm and an average weight of 83 grams. The outer layer is Cedar, followed by Makoré, with an Ayous core. Head size is 15,1 x 15,7.
I think it gives excellent control on passive shots and adds a little kick for active shots, not as dull and one-dimensional as some other all/all+ blades.
Tufa brings Basalt to the menu, between Limba outer and Ayous core. At 15 x 15,6 cm head size, 5,8 thickness and an average weight of 87 grams it is an Off blade, noticeably faster than Cedrus, but still with very good feeling on impact.
Sintech uses a synthetic fiber as second layer, between Limba outer and this time a Kiri core. It measures 14,9 x 15,6 cm, with an average weight of 86 grams and 5,9 mm thickness. From the impression of another player, the feeling is quite similar to that of the Butterfly Revoldia, which I have never tried. My verdict is: Off minus category fits, nicely balanced blade with enough speed reserves for all but super-aggressive styles.
Last but not least, Combi C, where the name gives it away that its sides are different. One side has spruce followed by carbon, on the other side of the Yaous core you will find linden/basswood followed by Makoré. This blade has an enlarged head (15,6 x 16,5) and weighs 88 grams at 5,5 mm thickness. It is intended for both classic/modern defense away from the table or close to the table "destruction type play" with pips or Antispin.
There is no distribution channel set up for these, so they will not appear at a shop near you any time soon, but you can send me a message and I´ll try to work something out.
