Custom Blade For Someone Returning To Sport

[Novarac23]

Hi friends,

I’ve recently started playing table tennis again after a very long break (~15 years haha). I play once or twice a week, so pretty casual player. I’ve bought a stiga bullet pre-made blade, and while its not bad I do remember when I used to play back in the day with custom made blades they were a lot faster and had more spin (I like to play offensively). What combo would you recommend for ~$80? I tried looking myself but the choices and combos are more then overwhelming

For context: I live in the US so I’d have to be able to ship it here and ideally would be from one of the retailers that glue the racket for you! Oh and I have shakehand grip.

THanks!

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Petr Korbel with both side Rozena.

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

Petr Korbel with both side Rozena.

Petr Korbel + 2 Rozena = $80.00?? Korbel is about $60, and Rozena is about $34 each. My addition says that comes to somewhere between $125.00-$130.00 depending on the price he finds for the blade and rubbers.

It would be a nice setup. But not for someone wanting to spend approximately $80.00 total.

Novarac23: Most places ship to USA. So don't worry about that part.

If you look for blades and rubbers made in China, you can find stuff that is pretty decent but not expensive. Definitely better than the Stiga Bullet you are using now.

Sanwei Fextra 7 is a blade to look at. It is a decent speed and a lot of people really like it. And it is pretty inexpensive. There are other blades that are as good for the same price. Maybe some of the real TT Equipment Junkies on TTD can come in and make some recommendations.

As an example of a Chinese rubber that might be okay for you: Friendship 729 Focus III Snipe is pretty inexpensive. 2 sheets cost less than 1 sheet of Rozena. It is a Chinese rubber that plays a little like a Euro/Japanese rubber rather than a traditional Chinese rubber (hard sponge tacky topsheet is traditional Chinese rubber). Focus III Snipe is soft sponge, grippy non-tacky topsheet.

But you also might like tacky rubbers which, a lot of people like these days because they work well with the 40+ Poly ball.

Anyway, hopefully some of the people who know more about equipment that is very good but very inexpensive come on here to help you.

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Looking for peasants' set-up? Carl's your man.

Alternatively if you are looking for something that have the je ne sais quoi: look for Gozo, Helping the EJ community since 2021.

 

[riemsesy]

some adviced blades are
Neottec Voodoo Classic $ 30
Yasaka Sweden Extra 40
Tibhar Lebesson 40
Donic Persson Powerplay 40
Donic Persson Seven 40
Donic Appelgren allplay 35
Sanwei Echo or Parla or Fextra
Stiga allround 25
Yinhe Earth E3 20
Yinhe N-1 20
DHS W3010 25


rubbers
xiom vega europe
xiom vega intro
Yinhe Moon 12
yinhe big dipper 38*
Yinhe Mercury


shops:
tabletennis11.com
www.dandoy-sports.com
www.aliexpress.com (you have to glue it yourself...)

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

Looking for peasants' set-up? Carl's your man.

Alternatively if you are looking for something that have the je ne sais quoi: look for Gozo, Helping the EJ community since 2021.

If you did read, he did list an approximate number for his budget:

What combo would you recommend for ~$80?

I read the "~" to mean "approximately". But maybe he can clarify. But the number he did list was $80. And $130 is not approximately $80.

So....I am just actually reading what he wrote and trying to help him. The setup you mentioned would be pretty nice. If he wants to spend more money, the setup you mentioned would be a fine option. But he can get something that performs just about as well for less than half the price if he wants.

The person on the forum who may know the most about the best inexpensive options is @TensorBackhand .

So, maybe TensorBH can jump in with some advice.

 

[Lazer]

Hi friends,

I’ve recently started playing table tennis again after a very long break (~15 years haha). I play once or twice a week, so pretty casual player. I’ve bought a stiga bullet pre-made blade, and while its not bad I do remember when I used to play back in the day with custom made blades they were a lot faster and had more spin (I like to play offensively). What combo would you recommend for ~$80? I tried looking myself but the choices and combos are more then overwhelming

For context: I live in the US so I’d have to be able to ship it here and ideally would be from one of the retailers that glue the racket for you! Oh and I have shakehand grip.

THanks!

If you are willing to spend a bit more You can get a real good equipment. My advice is buy a good blade and som cheaper rubbers because you will change them anyway and you won’t notice much difference in the beginning.

I’d say 50-100 buck on the blade and 2*20 bucks on the first rubbers. This will give you a long term blade and some good Chinese starter rubbers.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Go to ColesTT.com, he puts together combos from his own stock that will work well for your needs

 

[Novarac23]

I ended up purchasing a blade from coals tt (premade buster combo). We’ll see how it shakes out, but it looks like he has good reputation. It will likely be better then what I have Thank you for all suggestions!

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

I ended up purchasing a blade from coals tt (premade buster combo). We’ll see how it shakes out, but it looks like he has good reputation. It will likely be better then what I have Thank you for all suggestions!

I hope you like it. I have been buying from Cole for more than a decade, he's a cool dude with great customer service and has always prioritized affordable gear, even if his website is a little old fashioned.

 

[TackyForehand]

If in doubt, go with tried and true combos. A 5ply with double mid rubbers, such as https://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/racket-nittaku-kasumi-factive-fl

Best suppliers would be
Tabletennis11.com
Megaspin.net

 

[Topspinslinger]

xiom vega is €28.90 2x 59.80 per rubber. Sanwei flextra €20 on avarage sale.

€79.80 total, perfect for a beginner to grow their skills and improve.

Fextra and Vega rubbers are very durable, no need to switch material every year.

 

[Novarac23]

I tried out the blade today. Overall I’m very happy with what I got. Control is nice and it’s fast enough for where I am with my skillset. Would recommend!

 

[riemsesy]

I ended up purchasing a blade from coals tt (premade buster combo). We’ll see how it shakes out, but it looks like he has good reputation. It will likely be better then what I have Thank you for all suggestions!

That price can't be beaten! Whish you a lot of fun