Alternative to Stiga Clipper and Intensity

[ML fan]

Try a Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive (YEO). Afaik Yasaka was first and then Stiga copied it with their Intensity
Same structure as the Intensity, inexpensive, good feeling, faster than the Intensity, and not that high throw as far as I can tell. At least throw angle is not the main difference when I switch between my carbon-outer blades like the Yinhe V14 Pro (Viscaria structure but stiffer and faster) and my YEOs.
Possible downside: YEO is not a light blade (86g and up, usually >=90g) but it's well balanced (for my liking).

Does yasaka ma lin yeo has good vibrations?

 

[ML fan]

I started penhold and the yeo is the closest thing to my intensity. It's really hard and pretty stiff, but it pairs well with chinese rubbers. Until I gather money to get a dynasty carbon, because the yeo seams very slow with Chinese rubbers, I chose this over anything else. Also the handle is a bit smaller than stiga, so it's a big more comfy.

Regarding the clippers, I got the new one and the old one back. So now I have 2. One my mother snatched to use, so I'm not getting that one back😂
And on the other I'll put some short pips to annoy my friends😂

Overall I got used to how flexible the intensity is and speed is more than enough. Clipper is still gonna get some use, but not anything crazy.

At pen I got the yeo because it's close enough to the intensity at 1/3 the price. Eventually I'll get something faster because it's slow af with the hurricane, probably dynasty carbon, idk...

Which vibrates more? Intensity or yeo? I am using dynasty, I love it. But just wondering about intensity to improve more my strokes. 😀

 

[John_]

Does yasaka ma lin yeo has good vibrations?

Since I made this post I used yeo too. It has vibrations, but a lot less than intensity, intensity is very flexible and spiny. While the yeo has a bunch of power, is much harder and stiffer.

Which vibrates more? Intensity or yeo? I am using dynasty, I love it. But just wondering about intensity to improve more my strokes. 😀

Intensity, by a long shot. It's topspin monster, it loves mid distance and still does well up close. The yeo does well close but doesn't like much further.

Many say the intensity is a yeo clone, but that's one hell of a lie. The intensity is a very flexible mid range top spin weapon with high throw, and the yeo is a hard and stiff counter attacking monster on the table.

You don't need to change, you're already used to fast equipment, just practice. Equipment makes no difference after a point, unless it's something ludicrous...

 

[ML fan]

Since I made this post I used yeo too. It has vibrations, but a lot less than intensity, intensity is very flexible and spiny. While the yeo has a bunch of power, is much harder and stiffer.


Intensity, by a long shot. It's topspin monster, it loves mid distance and still does well up close. The yeo does well close but doesn't like much further.

Many say the intensity is a yeo clone, but that's one hell of a lie. The intensity is a very flexible mid range top spin weapon with high throw, and the yeo is a hard and stiff counter attacking monster on the table.

You don't need to change, you're already used to fast equipment, just practice. Equipment makes no difference after a point, unless it's something ludicrous...

Actually, I ordered the intensity to compare it to dynasty, as I have observe I am still developing my basic strokes and wanted to settle to a 5 ply blade since I am not a pro. I want more control especially under pressure.

 

[John_]

Actually, I ordered the intensity to compare it to dynasty, as I have observe I am still developing my basic strokes and wanted to settle to a 5 ply blade since I am not a pro. I want more control especially under pressure.

You picked the wrong 5 ply to develop with, it's hard, extremely flexible and fast, more so than most 7 ply blades. It requires precision, accuracy, good acceleration and a light touch. Just get a korbel.