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  1. All wood blades - Fast 5-ply vs Slow 7-ply?

    Let's assume both blades are all-wood. I know 7-ply blades are usually faster than 5-ply blades, but there are always exceptions. I am interested to know the difference in characteristics between a comparatively 'fast' 5-ply blade like those with hard/Koto outer layer, versus a comparatively...
  2. Hans Alser Stiga Offensive Wood for sale E46

    Hi, Looking for offers for me late 70s Hans Alser Stiga Offensive Wood E46. It is in really good condition - I recently found it again - mark v rubbers on it which need to be removed as they have perished - I think I originally bought it with these rubbers on it. Thank you..
  3. Must be a better STIGA blade than Infinity?? Celero Wood or Artic Wood or Clipper?

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  4. question about all wood blade!

    I am a person that like all wood with 7 plys very much =) i have tried some 7-plys of wood blades, and all of them have three same thickness plys at mid, difference from allmost 5-plys of wood and carbon blades. I have seen a few 7-plys of wood blade with 1 thick core and 6 thin plys for 2...
  5. rubbers on all-wood blade

    Greetings to everyone, Some months ago I was asking about a blade, and everyone suggested me to go for an all-wood one. I eventually did and it helped me improve quite a bit. I still have a problem on my FH strokes though. My playing style is close to table offensive game, I'm BH oriented and...
  6. Old Stiga Blade

    Hi Guys! I just have found an old Stiga Blade in the cellar, but i am not sure which blade it is. I think it‘s a Kjell Johansson (but it doesnt have the black spot at the handle). Maybe someone could help me out and could tell me the details of this wood? :-) Regards, Forsza
  7. Please recommend for me a carbon blade with all wood feeling

    Hi everyone. I broke my blade in the middle of a tournament a month ago. The incident cost me the match which I was close to win. :mad: I'd like to ask your input on which blade that is good for me. I prefer blade with feeling. You know, the feel that you get from all wood blade every time you...
  8. I look for Hans Alser Offensive Wood

    I need a wood Hans Alser Offensive Wood mine is broken :(
  9. Is Palio AK 47 blue or yellow more suitable on a wood blade

    I have a stiga clipper and i am looking for a new backhand rubber, is the ak47 blue or yellow version more suitable for loops and playing a distance from the table
  10. What controls the sweet spot in all-wood blades?

    What factors affect the location and size of sweet spot for all-wood blades? Is it: -Shape of the paddle head? -Whether the handle is hollow? -Quality of the wood plies? -something else? Essentially, I am asking: 1) Why is the "normal" location of the sweet spot just north of the center of...
  11. Why are most handles laminated wood?

    Hello, I was thinking about the handles being predominantly laminated wood, and not solid wood. I can make up some reasons for that, like being cheaper, easier to create colorful design patterns, better sweat absorption, maybe better grip, weight, and so on. But is there any real technical...
  12. Wood Composition of Yasaka Sweden Classic?

    Hello TTDers, Does anyone know, or know of an updated database, where I can find the wood composition of the Yasaka Sweden Classic blade? I've searched and searched and have come up empty handed. Thanks in advance! Eric
  13. Going from carbon blade w/ tensor rubbers to classic wood blade w non-tensor rubbers

    Has anyone had any experiences going from fast carbon blade with tensor rubbers to slower wood blade with non-tensor rubbers? I've been using Hurricane Long 5 with MX-P rubbers for quite some time and have enjoyed this set-up. However, sometimes I can't help but wonder what it's like to use...
  14. Recommendation Rubber with a lot of effect for Stiga emerald vps v wood

    I currently have a stiga emerald vps v wood and I use gus xushaofa lsz neo. My main problem is that the rubber wears very quickly and breaks easily. On the other hand I do a lot of sidespin and top spin of right (FH) and the reverse I am of blows drier not so much effect. Also middle distance...
  15. wood protection

    should we put wood protection oil on the bat before putting the rubbers ?
  16. Looking for the best fit in stiga 5 ply wood blade

    Hello, I’m looking for a new blade as I feel now really comfortable with the speed and control of my setup (stiga all around classic + 2 rakza 7 soft 2mm) and I think I can upgrade it now I’m looking for A 5 ply wood blade A stiga blade but I’m open to other ideas What is the most...
  17. HELP choosing my new bat!!

    Hi guys, I'm a beginner-Intermediate player. I've played table tennis properly in a club in 2014 and 2015 and I wasn't a bad player but not the best looper or anything. I then stopped and now I've started again about a month ago to play seriously and I will be playing league in September. I need...
  18. FS rare TSP all wood offensive blade

    SOLD rare TSP all wood offensive blade 77 grams, unplayed Asking price: 25 Euro plus 7 Euro shipping via registered letter (no insurance)
  19. 7ply all wood blade advice similar to the attributes of Clipper CR WRB

    Hey guys, I've been playing with Clipper CR WRB 90gr for the recent 2 years. I have changed my rubbers from T05 on FH and 64T on BH 6 months ago. My play improved a lot more with the Gewo Hype KR 47.5 rubbers. The only issue i am having is the angle of the blade now related with rubbers, quite...
  20. 7ply all wood blade advice similar to the attributes of Clipper CR WRB

    Hey guys, I've been playing with Clipper CR WRB 90gr for the recent 2 years. I have changed my rubbers from T05 on FH and 64T on BH 6 months ago. My play improved a lot more with the Gewo Hype KR 47.5 rubbers. The only issue i am having is the angle of the blade now related with rubbers, quite...
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