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Hello! (this is pretty long so buckle up again)
I'm looking for a new blade to use after the holidays. For a few years I've been playing with the Intensity NCT and I want a slight upgrade/change. My problem is that it's too light (80g) and the impact is unstable if I don't put good acceleration, because it doesn't have the mass to predictably carry the stroke through the ball, also it's a bit too hard, being walnut outer, probably doesn't help with soft strokes and dwell time.
I've also tried my Viscaria (90g) and even though I can play much softer with it, ever since the Intensity I just can't go back, it's too much power. It just betrays me when I need touch, it's too heavy and responsive.
I've decided on the rubbers, 2.1mm Hurricane 3 neo provincial blue (39°) and commercial 37°, tried and true.
My first choice is the Rosewood NCT V, I'll get it at 85~88g, it's pretty much an Intensity with softer outer, more weight and thickness, also more handle heavy, that I don't mind because it makes bh super comfy and doesn't compromise fh.
My second choice is the Long V. I know it'll pair well with the rubbers but I don't know if my bh will become completely useless. Also with the rubbers having some weight I know it'll have the mass to carry through the stroke. The bh is what worries me, I don't use it that much, but it's my lifeline when I run out of juice, I'd like to know if the blade allows for good bh control.
I'd go straight to the Rosewood and not post anything but I haven't seen any reviews of how it pairs with the Hurricane, so any info on the Rosewood-Hurricane relationship is appreciated! Is the hard outer compromising its ability to grip the ball and play soft like soft blades do?
(big edit) As for my playstyle, I'm a classic attacker. Short pushes, no flicks, open ups from long pushes with spin from fh and less on bh. Pushing long to get a topspin for countering, finishing topspins on some pushes. After the game opens up, topspins from back of the table mainly with the fh, when I stay close I can't use the power I want.
So what I'm looking for, is a fh oriented blade that is soft and flexy, has long dwell, good speed and pairs well with Chinese rubbers. Also doesn't suck at bh in case it's needed.
I can upload some footage of my training in a few days if you need to see my level and style.
I think that's all, thanks for reading!
I'm looking for a new blade to use after the holidays. For a few years I've been playing with the Intensity NCT and I want a slight upgrade/change. My problem is that it's too light (80g) and the impact is unstable if I don't put good acceleration, because it doesn't have the mass to predictably carry the stroke through the ball, also it's a bit too hard, being walnut outer, probably doesn't help with soft strokes and dwell time.
I've also tried my Viscaria (90g) and even though I can play much softer with it, ever since the Intensity I just can't go back, it's too much power. It just betrays me when I need touch, it's too heavy and responsive.
I've decided on the rubbers, 2.1mm Hurricane 3 neo provincial blue (39°) and commercial 37°, tried and true.
My first choice is the Rosewood NCT V, I'll get it at 85~88g, it's pretty much an Intensity with softer outer, more weight and thickness, also more handle heavy, that I don't mind because it makes bh super comfy and doesn't compromise fh.
My second choice is the Long V. I know it'll pair well with the rubbers but I don't know if my bh will become completely useless. Also with the rubbers having some weight I know it'll have the mass to carry through the stroke. The bh is what worries me, I don't use it that much, but it's my lifeline when I run out of juice, I'd like to know if the blade allows for good bh control.
I'd go straight to the Rosewood and not post anything but I haven't seen any reviews of how it pairs with the Hurricane, so any info on the Rosewood-Hurricane relationship is appreciated! Is the hard outer compromising its ability to grip the ball and play soft like soft blades do?
(big edit) As for my playstyle, I'm a classic attacker. Short pushes, no flicks, open ups from long pushes with spin from fh and less on bh. Pushing long to get a topspin for countering, finishing topspins on some pushes. After the game opens up, topspins from back of the table mainly with the fh, when I stay close I can't use the power I want.
So what I'm looking for, is a fh oriented blade that is soft and flexy, has long dwell, good speed and pairs well with Chinese rubbers. Also doesn't suck at bh in case it's needed.
I can upload some footage of my training in a few days if you need to see my level and style.
I think that's all, thanks for reading!
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