Good day all. I am a recreational club player, intermediate level and would consider myself all around with a tendency to lean toward the offensive end of the all around spectrum. I have been using an Andro Ligna ALL+ with Acuda Blue P2 on both sides for several years. It is a very light blade and I feel more comfortable with light blades. I have been playing pretty well with this setup, but can't generate the spin I want.
I recently had a chance to try a Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit with Tenergy 19 on both sides. The weight difference was WAY too much for me to handle going from a 75g blade to an 89g blade. I was really impressed with the rubber and my ability to put MUCH more spin on the ball than I ever have before. I was able to keep it on the table and control my shots in the short and close to table game, however my attacks were going off the table.
I have a $300 gift certificate for paddle palace and I am ready to upgrade. The price isn't really an issue so If I have to spend more or less, so be it. I am looking for suggestions to up my game without going that heavy. I believe somewhere in the middle of that weight would be acceptable. Is there a lighter blade that PP carries, that I could put Tenergy 19 on at least one side? Would I be wasting my money on that rubber by putting it on a light blade? I really like the spin it produces and I am trying to accomplish just that. Getting a much more spinny rubber, a little more speed that what I am currently getting without all that weight I tried on the butterfly spirit.
I am new to this forum and I am hoping to get some advice from experts here that can lead me in the right direction. Once I make a choice and the rubber is on, there is no going back. Thanks so much for the input everyone!
I recently had a chance to try a Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit with Tenergy 19 on both sides. The weight difference was WAY too much for me to handle going from a 75g blade to an 89g blade. I was really impressed with the rubber and my ability to put MUCH more spin on the ball than I ever have before. I was able to keep it on the table and control my shots in the short and close to table game, however my attacks were going off the table.
I have a $300 gift certificate for paddle palace and I am ready to upgrade. The price isn't really an issue so If I have to spend more or less, so be it. I am looking for suggestions to up my game without going that heavy. I believe somewhere in the middle of that weight would be acceptable. Is there a lighter blade that PP carries, that I could put Tenergy 19 on at least one side? Would I be wasting my money on that rubber by putting it on a light blade? I really like the spin it produces and I am trying to accomplish just that. Getting a much more spinny rubber, a little more speed that what I am currently getting without all that weight I tried on the butterfly spirit.
I am new to this forum and I am hoping to get some advice from experts here that can lead me in the right direction. Once I make a choice and the rubber is on, there is no going back. Thanks so much for the input everyone!