Has anyone bought this Long V clone?

[John_]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExcWpQg

I've seen the stuor and lemuria long v copies and they have very good reputation, but this has also a lot of sales, is it any good? I can't see a brand, just a model number.

 

[TensorBackhand]

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExcWpQg

I've seen the stuor and lemuria long v copies and they have very good reputation, but this has also a lot of sales, is it any good? I can't see a brand, just a model number.

I ordered one. It is still in shipping. The reviews seem good, and photos seem good. I'll post a review after I try it out. Also it says zlc, so maybe it plays a bit springier.

 

[John_]

I ordered one. It is still in shipping. The reviews seem good, and photos seem good. I'll post a review after I try it out. Also it says zlc, so maybe it plays a bit springier.

Have you tried any long v clones that stood out as extremely close to the real thing?

 

[John_]

Fang Bo B2 is extremely similar if you don’t mind the smaller handle

It's pretty cheap too. Weight is similar too?

 

[TensorBackhand]

Have you tried any long v clones that stood out as extremely close to the real thing?

I have 2 more clones on the way, as well as the W81.

Stuor Harimoto is excellent, but quite different from Long 5.

DHS B2 is just identical to Long 5 and highly recommended. Stuor Long 5 wasn't great for me.

The other blades that I meant to get as Long 5 replacement turned out to be Long5x style, and hated them.

 

[John_]

Yes, everything is about the same except the handle which is smaller

Is there a version with a bigger handle? Maybe some special model.

 

[John_]

I have 2 more clones on the way, as well as the W81.

Stuor Harimoto is excellent, but quite different from Long 5.

DHS B2 is just identical to Long 5 and highly recommended. Stuor Long 5 wasn't great for me.

The other blades that I meant to get as Long 5 replacement turned out to be Long5x style, and hated them.

Ok got it. Thanks for the input!

 

[Grumms]

The B2 handle is really too small. I'm not sensitive to a lot of thing, but that bothered me and that's why I chose the Yinhe 05 over the DHS. And, I'm surprised you all say the B2 is the closest to the Long 5, because le B2 is the closest I had to the Yinhe and many of you say the Yinhe is not close to the Long 5.

 

[TensorBackhand]

The B2 handle is really too small. I'm not sensitive to a lot of thing, but that bothered me and that's why I chose the Yinhe 05 over the DHS. And, I'm surprised you all say the B2 is the closest to the Long 5, because le B2 is the closest I had to the Yinhe and many of you say the Yinhe is not close to the Long 5.

Between B2 and Pro 05, which was flexier?

 

[Grumms]

Between B2 and Pro 05, which was flexier?

I can't tell, I don't even know how flexy would reflect in the feeling I have. Is it a matter of vibration?

 

[TensorBackhand]

I can't tell, I don't even know how flexy would reflect in the feeling I have. Is it a matter of vibration?

Well how would you describe the difference between B2 and Pro 05.

Typically flexier blades feel more archy. Sturdier blades feel more direct

 

[Grumms]

Which was easier to create spin with?

Both the same, I don't rely on my blade to create spin any way, the rubber has so much more influence.

 

[Grumms]

Well how would you describe the difference between B2 and Pro 05.

Typically flexier blades feel more archy. Sturdier blades feel more direct

What is 'archy'? Can you use scientific terms that are not highly subject to subjectivity?

 

[riemsesy]

What is 'archy'? Can you use scientific terms that are not highly subject to subjectivity?

😁

 

[TensorBackhand]

What is 'archy'? Can you use scientific terms that are not highly subject to subjectivity?

Kinda whippier loop vs a direct loop.

The blade grabs the ball longer before launching it in a more pronounced arc.

Direct loop has a more straight trajectory and curve

 

[John_]

What is 'archy'? Can you use scientific terms that are not highly subject to subjectivity?

If the blade makes the ball curve it will be better for topspin game, if it's flat then it's good on the table. Flexy blades are curvy, like Stiga Rosewood NCT V and stiff blades are flat, like Stiga Clipper Wood. Hardness is different, it affects the dwell and feel, the rose is harder but the blade is flexier, hence why it's curvier than the much softer clipper.

 

[Grumms]

I can't answer that, I noticed no difference in how curvy are my top spins between B2 and 05.

 

[WingTT]

I have a Long V and had the Stuor clone. The Stuor is a decent blade especially for the price but it is not the same as the Long 5. They are within a large ballpark however. The Stuor is stiffer and has less of that grab and hold sensation when you hit it hard as the Long 5. I suspect the Stuor will be similar to a Fang Bo B2 from what I have read.

 

[TensorBackhand]

I have a Long V and had the Stuor clone. The Stuor is a decent blade especially for the price but it is not the same as the Long 5. They are within a large ballpark however. The Stuor is stiffer and has less of that grab and hold sensation when you hit it hard as the Long 5. I suspect the Stuor will be similar to a Fang Bo B2 from what I have read.

My stuor long 5 felt too soft. So there is probably a lot of variation

 

[TensorBackhand]

Mine arrived. Frequency 1335