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I got my Viscaria in my second year of playing.
I used a Adidas premade for about 6~8 months when I first started playing and because I was playing quite a bit the rubbers gave out. I got a Donic Persson Power AR Senso V1 with china/jap hard hybrid rubbers for about 35 euros for the blade and 15 bucks for both the rubbers, my coach's recommendation and started playing.
After a year I had played some defense, that I didn't like, and got a pair of Rozena. Hated how they played on the Donic, it felt hollow and inconsistent, I wanted a blade with a big sweet spot that would have consistent contact, so after a few more months I found a good deal on a new Viscaria, it was on sale, and I bought it without knowing much, other that my coach saying it was not a blade for my level. I got it, glued the Rozenas on and started playing. Took me a week to get used to it, but quite some time to control it.
Shortly after I put a hurricane 3 neo on it and it helped making it less uncontrollable. At the time, I fell in love with its balance and feel/feedback the carbon gave.
But covid hit and I didn't play for some 7~8 months, when I went to play I couldn’t control it, I bought a Clipper to develop some feeling but ended up liking it, kept it for a year, then bought my teamate's Stiga Intensity NCT on a great price and played with it until now, about 1,5 year.
To answer the obvious question, did it affect me negatively getting a carbon blade so early on?
Yes it did. It took me a while to get a feel for it because of the hardness and high rebound speed and if it wasn't for the hurricane that I put on shortly after, it would likely have done damage to my technique and mindset. With the hurricane, it gave me the illusion of higher control and of fitting my style. I put a lot of effort and worked hard to quickly advance and control it. It never really happened.
When I got the clipper I started improving faster than ever before, then with the intensity I saw another good leap of progress.
I essentially went back to the equipment I should've passed through my improving stages, without even realising it. But it helped me develop confidence, feeling and consistency.
If you’re thinking of doing the same thing with me, weigh everything.
- Are you willing to work hard and master that sort of equipment?
It will take time and it will be extremely hard.
- Are you willing to admit it might never happen and that it could hinder your development and you could end getting slower equipment?
If so, then go ahead. I learned my lesson and won't repeat the same mistake.
Now I'm using a Korbel and I haven't lost any attack power, speed or venom from my days with the Viscaria. What I've gained is massively improved consistency, control and feel.
I used a Adidas premade for about 6~8 months when I first started playing and because I was playing quite a bit the rubbers gave out. I got a Donic Persson Power AR Senso V1 with china/jap hard hybrid rubbers for about 35 euros for the blade and 15 bucks for both the rubbers, my coach's recommendation and started playing.
After a year I had played some defense, that I didn't like, and got a pair of Rozena. Hated how they played on the Donic, it felt hollow and inconsistent, I wanted a blade with a big sweet spot that would have consistent contact, so after a few more months I found a good deal on a new Viscaria, it was on sale, and I bought it without knowing much, other that my coach saying it was not a blade for my level. I got it, glued the Rozenas on and started playing. Took me a week to get used to it, but quite some time to control it.
Shortly after I put a hurricane 3 neo on it and it helped making it less uncontrollable. At the time, I fell in love with its balance and feel/feedback the carbon gave.
But covid hit and I didn't play for some 7~8 months, when I went to play I couldn’t control it, I bought a Clipper to develop some feeling but ended up liking it, kept it for a year, then bought my teamate's Stiga Intensity NCT on a great price and played with it until now, about 1,5 year.
To answer the obvious question, did it affect me negatively getting a carbon blade so early on?
Yes it did. It took me a while to get a feel for it because of the hardness and high rebound speed and if it wasn't for the hurricane that I put on shortly after, it would likely have done damage to my technique and mindset. With the hurricane, it gave me the illusion of higher control and of fitting my style. I put a lot of effort and worked hard to quickly advance and control it. It never really happened.
When I got the clipper I started improving faster than ever before, then with the intensity I saw another good leap of progress.
I essentially went back to the equipment I should've passed through my improving stages, without even realising it. But it helped me develop confidence, feeling and consistency.
If you’re thinking of doing the same thing with me, weigh everything.
- Are you willing to work hard and master that sort of equipment?
It will take time and it will be extremely hard.
- Are you willing to admit it might never happen and that it could hinder your development and you could end getting slower equipment?
If so, then go ahead. I learned my lesson and won't repeat the same mistake.
Now I'm using a Korbel and I haven't lost any attack power, speed or venom from my days with the Viscaria. What I've gained is massively improved consistency, control and feel.
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