Has anyone tried the new Timo Boll CAF?

[thomas.pong]

What do you mean by weird trajectory? How stiff is it? How does the CAF feel compared to other composite fibers? How is the throw angle?
Thanks in advance.

No weird trajectory.

 

[thomas.pong]

I just tried mine and it felt great.

It feels like a 5-ply wood, very controlable yet fast and holds the ball very well. It reminds me most of an Innerforce ALC yet has a more of a wood feel.

If I hadn't tried the Harimoto, I would use the CAF instead.

 

[Silver Server]

Is there a target demographic for this blade? Seems like it might be suited towards juniors looking to upgrade to composite blades by the sound of it. Maybe I’ll look into it in the future if I ever feel like I need more speed than a Korbel, which I doubt will be anytime soon.

 

[nivekkan]

Is there a target demographic for this blade? Seems like it might be suited towards juniors looking to upgrade to composite blades by the sound of it. Maybe I’ll look into it in the future if I ever feel like I need more speed than a Korbel, which I doubt will be anytime soon.

Isn't the "junior" blades usually smaller in size so that kids can lift it? Is it small? I think it is 152X150 which is a bit smaller than most butterfly blades but not as small as the ones that is certainly marketed towards juniors, like the TB TJ, B allround XXS or TB J.

 

[thomas.pong]

Isn't the "junior" blades usually smaller in size so that kids can lift it? Is it small? I think it is 152X150 which is a bit smaller than most butterfly blades but not as small as the ones that is certainly marketed towards juniors, like the TB TJ, B allround XXS or TB J.

It's definitely not for the juniors, I'd say it's more for intermediate players. Regular headsize 157 x 150 mm. Quite underrated if you ask me.

 

[Silver Server]

What’s the composition, is the outer ply koto & core kiri?

 

[Francisco Montes Martinez]

It's definitely not for the juniors, I'd say it's more for intermediate players. Regular headsize 157 x 150 mm. Quite underrated if you ask me.

Thomas.pong la recomiendas para un jugador medio?

 

[lVegita]

Thomas.pong la recomiendas para un jugador medio?

https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/showthread.php?21900-blade-change-tip

 

[thomas.pong]

Thomas.pong la recomiendas para un jugador medio?

I'd first recommend the Primorac or Korbel, the CAF is still quite fast.

 

[thomas.pong]

What’s the composition, is the outer ply koto & core kiri?

koto-CAF-kiri-CAF-koto

 

[Francisco Montes Martinez]

I'd first recommend the Primorac or Korbel, the CAF is still quite fast.

Me estoy mirando la korbel SK7, mi duda está entre coger algo de nivel un poco superior para no tener que cambiar de cuchilla cada poco tiempo, cómo lo ves?

 

[lVegita]

I die

 

[nivekkan]

I type

 

[thomas.pong]

Me estoy mirando la korbel SK7, mi duda está entre coger algo de nivel un poco superior para no tener que cambiar de cuchilla cada poco tiempo, cómo lo ves?

The Korbel SK7 is not higher level, it's just harder and faster than the regular Korbel. The regular Korbel is the safest choice not to hinder your progress... 5-ply wood allows for more touch and control which is very important when you're a developing player... and you could play with it forever, just upgrade rubbers as you go.

PS: More pros play with the Korbel than the SK7. If it's good enough for the pros, it's good enough for you...

 

[Silver Server]

koto-CAF-kiri-CAF-koto

Do you have a H301 too? How does it compare?

 

[thomas.pong]

Do you have a H301 too? How does it compare?

No, I've never tried the H301.

From what I've read and understand though, the H301 is an ALC which feels a bit hard and is very fast.

The CAF feels very much like an all-wood blade, very good touch, the koto outer doesn't feel hard here but it still packs a punch. I'd compare it most to the Innerforce ALC.

 

[Silver Server]

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