DHS 301x and Fang Bo B2X compared to Viscaria

[Dhsaaaa]

First of all I think these two rackets are difficult to replace vis, because they are very different. You need to match different rubbers. Both 301x and b2x are biased towards the forehand, and the backhand will be much slower than vis.

 

[Dhsaaaa]

301x and bx2 forehands need to be paired with sticky rubber, this will amplify his advantage in spin and arc, if not, his forehand and backhand will lag behind vis

 

[JRW911]

Hi JRW911,

Have you ever play with Yinhe Pro-12S blade [ One side Viscaria clone and one side Hurricane Long 5 clone] ?

Nope, sure haven't. I've searched for one but have only seen the 11s and 13s on AliExpress.

 

[TT Lover]

Sounds just like the Yinhe Pro 13S I just received a few weeks ago (outer ALC on the backhand side and inner KLC on the forehand side)

Hi JRW911,

Good day to you, please be kindly review your Yinhe Pro 13S blade, what about the speed, feeling, stiffness and control of this blade compare to your previou playing blade.

Thank you in advance for your review.

 

[Kolev]

Even though some players are especially known to have great FH's or BH's doesn't mean they're not also great on the other wing, it's a misconception, it's just that one wing just stands out like wow. A blade is one unit and most players prefer to have the same feel and predictability on both wings when it comes to the base (blade) and make whatever adjustment necessary with the rubbers (different rubbers or same on both sides).

Personally, it never mattered too much what blade I used on my FH as it was my stronger wing, but it mattered a lot for my BH for some reason. So when I switched to the IF ZLC, I immediately loved the feel of it on my BH and not as much on my FH at first compared to an ALC blade. My BH improved tremendously thanks to the feel and confidence the blade gave me, and of course, lots of training, to the point where my BH got as good (some say better) than my FH. My FH got used to the blade quickly, it didn't get worse, in fact it got better too (especially switching from loops to flat hits), it's just that my BH got exponentially better in comparison.

To conclude, the specs of a blade or a rubber don't matter until you've tried it for yourself over a good amount of time, what matters is feel, how you connect with it, it's personal, everyone is different, for some it doesn't matter much, for some it makes a big difference. Go with what feels good, not what other people tell you or what conceptions you think you have. I've liked some setups before, but never as much as the one I've been using for the past year. I still try blades and rubbers here and there, not to find the next best thing, just to try and gain knowledge, because they only prove that I like my setup a ton more and there's no immediate need for me to change. If something feels right/works for you, don't change it, don't hurt your head and spend all this time trying to find the next best thing, use that energy training instead!

After having and trying so many blades , combinations and becoming an obsessed EJ, I still can't find a logic why some blades feel better on my BH and some not

 

[ricospin]

Hi
Currently I play with a Viscaria and T05 and I am considering 301x and Fang Bo B2x as a viscaria alternative with more control in short play without sacrificing too much speed. Can anyone compare the Viscaria to those two blades in terms of throw angle, spin, suitability for short or long strokes, backhand or forehand emphasis?

I'd like to refute the argument of a blade being forehand oriented or backhand oriented that sounds absurd. I will say that B2X has more arc than Viscaria, the Fang Bo is slightly less stiff than Viscaria. Viscaria is a flater arc when doing fh drive, while B2X is more like a regular arc. Spin is about the same? I haven't played with viscaria long enough to understand how much spin it generates, B2X I found you have to really accelerate through the ball to generate tons of spin.
I don't think long vs short strokes matter. It sounds superficial to me, any blade will work with whatever stroke. The same with any blade will play a backhand or a forehand just fine. I will say that the Fang Bo demands good footwork. You need to be active with the Fang Bo and you cannot be lazy. Proper body mechanics are needed to make the blade play well.

I have not used T05 on the Fang Bo, but on Viscaria T05 feels like butter. No physical exertion needed.

 

[U871247]

Hi
Currently I play with a Viscaria and T05 and I am considering 301x and Fang Bo B2x as a viscaria alternative with more control in short play without sacrificing too much speed. Can anyone compare the Viscaria to those two blades in terms of throw angle, spin, suitability for short or long strokes, backhand or forehand emphasis?

change the rubber not the blade. Vis is already an excellent blade

 

[ber]

You've got the right idea with these 2 blades if you're looking for a slightly more controlled less fast alternative to Viscaria. That would be even more the case if you considered the non-X versions of these blades which are less hard and have more flex. Throw angle and spin are not going to change much on these compared to Viscaria, just the feel and more control in general and especially in the short game. The 301 is a koto outer and same thickness as Viscaria with inner carbon, the Fang Bo Carbon (Hurricane Long 5 clone) is limba outer, inner carbon, 0.1mm thicker. If I'm not mistaken, the FBC is more FH oriented, and the 301 BH oriented, but like the Viscaria, they're good at both.

im a bit late but if the fang bo c is the hl5 clone then the fang bo b2x is the hl5x clone? are they both inner carbon?