Hinoki-Carbon or 7-ply Allwood.

[genrel001]

Hi guys! I am LP FH penhold blocker/hitter and RPB driver/blocker (please see my equipment for reference), and I am looking for a new blade. I made some research based on reviews and performance of different blades and also the price. My choices bottomed down to two blades.

1. Green Paddle Germany Carbon (3 Hinoki and 2 ply Carbon) (80+g)- It is a local brand so there are no reviews, I just searched based on its materials.
2. Adidas Challenge Speed (7 ply allwood) (88g)

I am currently using 10mm, 5 ply Balsa blade (65g). The reason I want to try a new blade is because I have read threads about how heavier blades are better than light blades and I also want to try a more linear blade.

Please, as much as possible please refrain from suggesting other blades as I don't want to suffer from decision fatigue. It will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[ttpshot]

Nittaku Goriki is loved by LP block hitters in Japan.
It's a 100g 7ply all walnut blade so it takes a while to get used to it but blocks and flat hits are so much easier with it.

 

[genrel001]

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Nittaku Goriki is loved by LP block hitters in Japan.
It's a 100g 7ply all walnut blade so it takes a while to get used to it but blocks and flat hits are so much easier with it.

Great blade but this blade will sure make me broke. $300 is too much for me. Maybe someday I'll buy one.

 

[Ragnolo]

Great blade but this blade will sure make me broke. $300 is too much for me. Maybe someday I'll buy one.

I buyed one just 7 day ago..
Now i can say really "Great blade"... when i play with LP OSX rubber

But when i play with normal rubber...
No dubt: Nittaku Goriki SD.. 2 ply Walnut and 4 Kiso Hinoki