Anyone try or use Loki Telson Speed or Telson Power blade.

[TT Lover]

Good day to all TTD Members.

I'm looking for the review of Loki Telson Speed and Telson Power blade, please be kind to share the review of these two blades if any members have experience with.

Thank you sir.
Best regards,

 

[kolyasya]

Hey, I ordered these to review.
Both nicely made, but the handles are thinner than on Yinhe Pro 01/05 and feels simpler. Head shapes are identical to Butterfly/Yinhe.

Telson Power is almost like Yinhe Pro 05 inner type of blade. The only difference is the top layer, which is Koto instead of Limba, but this is hard to feel in the game.

Telson Speed is slightly thinner (5.6 mm) than Zhang Jike ALC, but has the same composition. Feels more flexible, less powerful and spinner.

Both blades are worth the price (about $30).

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[TT Lover]

Hey, I ordered these to review.
Both nicely made, but the handles are thinner than on Yinhe Pro 01/05 and feels simpler. Head shapes are identical to Butterfly/Yinhe.

Telson Power is almost like Yinhe Pro 05 inner type of blade. The only difference is the top layer, which is Koto instead of Limba, but this is hard to feel in the game.

Telson Speed is slightly thinner (5.6 mm) than Zhang Jike ALC, but has the same composition. Feels more flexible, less powerful and spinner.

Both blades are worth the price (about $30).

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Thank you sir.

What is the difference of Telson Speed and Telson Power such as Control>Flexible>Bouncy of these two blades from your experience.

Best regards,

 

[kolyasya]

@TT Lover I believe Power is less flexible.
But in general they are not too different.

My power is 1350 Hz, while the speed is 1400 Hz.
Weight is the same 88 grams.

Top ply is the same.
So the main difference is carbon position and thickness. Which mostly affects the flexibility as I see it.

Actually, I would rename it Speed → Spin. It makes more sense.

If you play more flat or powerful topspins → use Power.
If you want spinny serves and not ultra fast but spinny topspins → use Speed.

I think a real Speed version should be around 5.8 mm with 1500 hz. Maybe they'll add it in future.

 

[kolyasya]

Played yesterday with Jupiter 3 39" on the forehand and Yinhe Moon 12 medium hard on the backhand.
Nice combination. Still wish they made a handle like the Pro 01/05.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Played yesterday with Jupiter 3 39" on the forehand and Yinhe Moon 12 medium hard on the backhand.
Nice combination. Still wish they made a handle like the Pro 01/05.

How is the stiffness and feeling if the Telson Power vs Pro 05 and Pro 01?

 

[kolyasya]

@TensorBackhand I think it is in between. Because Power has Koto top ply but inner construction.

I didn't notice a HUGE difference.

 

[TensorBackhand]

@TensorBackhand I think it is in between. Because Power has Koto top ply but inner construction.

I didn't notice a HUGE difference.

Is it stiffer than Pro 05? Because i already felt pro 05 to be too stiff

 

[kolyasya]

Is it stiffer than Pro 05? Because i already felt pro 05 to be too stiff

I haven't tested them side to side, but don't think Power is stiffer.

 

[TensorBackhand]

I haven't tested them side to side, but don't think Power is stiffer.

How would you rate the stiffness of pro 01, 05, and telson power from 1-10?

 

[kolyasya]

How would you rate the stiffness of pro 01, 05, and telson power from 1-10?

I really don't think my answer will give some valuable information. The only thing I can tell is that I can easily switch between Pro 01 and Telson Power, and with a little bit of adjustment to Pro 05. For me feels like Pro 05 requires softer rubbers than blades with Koto top ply.

 

[gensay]

While I have been using Telson Power with J3A 39d and BD 38d, I am also trying Pro 05 with Rxton 7 40d and 37d and I feel they are quite different.
While both blades are the same weight (84g, Penhold), Telson Power is 1400Hz and Pro 05 is 1330Hz.

Although I didn't test with the same rubbers, my Telson setup is noticeably faster and flatter. I like my Pro 05 setup for now. I needed to hit more of the table without worrying about overshooting, and my game has already improved a lot with it. It also produces enough speed when I need it.

I was going to swap rubbers on these blades to test them, but I don't think I will. I am very happy with my new setup.
For me, the Telson Power is close to the outer ALC blade. I will probably try Telson CNF instead of Speed.

 

[TensorBackhand]

While I have been using Telson Power with J3A 39d and BD 38d, I am also trying Pro 05 with Rxton 7 40d and 37d and I feel they are quite different.
While both blades are the same weight (84g, Penhold), Telson Power is 1400Hz and Pro 05 is 1330Hz.

Although I didn't test with the same rubbers, my Telson setup is noticeably faster and flatter. I like my Pro 05 setup for now. I needed to hit more of the table without worrying about overshooting, and my game has already improved a lot with it. It also produces enough speed when I need it.

I was going to swap rubbers on these blades to test them, but I don't think I will. I am very happy with my new setup.
For me, the Telson Power is close to the outer ALC blade. I will probably try Telson CNF instead of Speed.

How is the stiffness/flex of Telson Power vs Pro 05?

I find the Pro 05 too stiff, do you find that?

 

[gensay]

How is the stiffness/flex of Telson Power vs Pro 05?

I find the Pro 05 too stiff, do you find that?

I honestly can't feel any difference in stiffness, flex, or vibration. Maybe I'm not sensitive, or maybe it's because I'm using the Penhold grip, which supports the back blade with my fingers.

But I can feel the difference between Koto and Limba. As I expected, the Pro 05 is softer to me.

 

[TensorBackhand]

I honestly can't feel any difference in stiffness, flex, or vibration. Maybe I'm not sensitive, or maybe it's because I'm using the Penhold grip, which supports the back blade with my fingers.

But I can feel the difference between Koto and Limba. As I expected, the Pro 05 is softer to me.

So you find both blades fairly similar in feeling and function?

 

[gensay]

So you find both blades fairly similar in feeling and function?

No, I can’t differentiate the stiffness. But, as I mentioned, my Telson Power setup is faster and flatter. I am not good at lifting my arc, and I am able to lower it easily. So my Pro 05 is more maneuverable and controllable to me.
I forgot to mention that it is about my FH. I don’t have any issue on BH from both setup. Both plays similar on BH, and Pro 05 feels softer.

 

[ttarc]

That didn't go well... Someone managed to step on my Telson Speed (new version i.e. koto, fiber, ayous, kiri instead of koto, fiber, limba, kiri) and I decided to take it a step further and look what's inside:
nothing is hollowed out. Top ply with fibers needs more effort to separate than other outer blades.