Need advice for a allround+ blade with a big handle

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I am looking for a new blade. The reason for the search is that i want a blade with a comfortable handle and a blade that are slower than OFF-.
The rubber i want to attach to the blade is Dignics 80 on both sides. 1,9 mm on backhand and 2.1 mm on forehand. I know this is a fast rubber, but i tried Dignics 64 and 05 and loved the feeling.
I think the grip is very important and i find it difficult that many suppliers dont show the measurement of the handle.
Criteria for a new blade is:
Larger anatomic or flared handle
All+ rating, Hopefully slower than Nittaku Ma Long Seven, Tibhar Bernadette Szocs signature 1, Nittaku Accustic etc.
I prefer blades that are on the softer side with a deep hold.
Weight of the blade should not exceed 90 gram.
 
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Novus Allround S has a big FL handle.
 
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Wood Nut blades have a large flared handle.
Lenght: 100,4
Within: 28 (at thumb); 28,7 (at bulge); 27,2 (middle point); 37 (at end).
Height: 24,4 (at thumb); 24,4 (middle); 24,4 (at end)
Wings: 22 m
 

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I am looking for a new blade. The reason for the search is that i want a blade with a comfortable handle and a blade that are slower than OFF-.
The rubber i want to attach to the blade is Dignics 80 on both sides. 1,9 mm on backhand and 2.1 mm on forehand. I know this is a fast rubber, but i tried Dignics 64 and 05 and loved the feeling.
I think the grip is very important and i find it difficult that many suppliers dont show the measurement of the handle.
Criteria for a new blade is:
Larger anatomic or flared handle
All+ rating, Hopefully slower than Nittaku Ma Long Seven, Tibhar Bernadette Szocs signature 1, Nittaku Accustic etc.
I prefer blades that are on the softer side with a deep hold.
Weight of the blade should not exceed 90 gram.
Nittaku Violin in new G Rev handle? Or large handle, I think they make that for Violin also. Kinda expensive is possibly an issue...
 

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Nittaku Violin in new G Rev handle? Or large handle, I think they make that for Violin also. Kinda expensive is possibly an issue...
Yes, this handle from Nittaku seems very nice by the reviews. My only worry is that its in the off category and maybe just as fast as the Tibhar BS signature 1 or Nittaku Ma long seven?
 
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Yes, this handle from Nittaku seems very nice by the reviews. My only worry is that its in the off category and maybe just as fast as the Tibhar BS signature 1 or Nittaku Ma long seven?
I don't think the speed of Violin is going to be an issue.
Remember, all these ratings are subjective, different between manufacturers, without any standard scale and are quite a loose guidance at best.
The Violin is not fast by most measures and I'd be fairly certain that anyone who's a bit serious about their game and of a half decent level would adjust to it fairly quickly.
I say this because there's more to a blade than speed, feedback and feel is very important.
Two blades of similar 'speed' can feel very different so this is where I think a well made blade can make the difference.

Having said that I do not know your level, how long you've been playing or how often you train, so, not trying to push you into this blade.
Only you can make the decision of course but don't rule it out based on some manufacturers numbers.
 

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One of my first blades was the Stiga Allround Oversize blade with the legend flared handle. I don't know if you can still find one.
I remember i find it in a onlineshop some months back. I am regretting not buying it. Now i cant find it anymore. It looks like a good option if i can find it. For a reference from the blades i own now, the Tibhar Zodiac Libra sac (Flared) got the most comfortable handle. It fit me perfect.
 
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I don't think the speed of Violin is going to be an issue.
Remember, all these ratings are subjective, different between manufacturers, without any standard scale and are quite a loose guidance at best.
The Violin is not fast by most measures and I'd be fairly certain that anyone who's a bit serious about their game and of a half decent level would adjust to it fairly quickly.
I say this because there's more to a blade than speed, feedback and feel is very important.
Two blades of similar 'speed' can feel very different so this is where I think a well made blade can make the difference.

Having said that I do not know your level, how long you've been playing or how often you train, so, not trying to push you into this blade.
Only you can make the decision of course but don't rule it out based on some manufacturers numbers.
I agree with you about speed and feeling. I keep on buying new blades, but always go back to Donic new Impuls 6,5.
I really like this blade except for the small flared handle. I try to go 7 plies or slower carbon blades, but i miss the feeling/control of the Donic blade very fast. I wrote about me trying a Harimoto alc with Dignics 64 some weeks ago and this combination was just beautiful for drive/looping. I Didnt test it good enough for the short game to know how it is in total. I guess my level starting to reach intermediate. i have joined two clubs for training 3-5 days a week and also focus on fitness. I also bought a Powerpong robot to practice. I play in the 4 devision (Norway) and have won around 85% of my matches this season. I get coaching, but unfortenately not on a regular basis. I would say i am very focused on getting better. The Violin have been on my radar for some time, but i am uncertain if its to simular to my Nittaku Ma Long seven. I got the same rubbers on Nittaku Ma Long Seven, Tibhar BS Signature 1 and Donic new impulse 6,5 and the feeling from the Donic blade is unmatched.
 
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I agree with you about speed and feeling. I keep on buying new blades, but always go back to Donic new Impuls 6,5.
I really like this blade except for the small flared handle.
I think that once you find a blade you really like, you should try and keep it. Perhaps anatomic handle style or grip tape might be the answer. I think it might also be an option to request a custom handle from a blade craftsman
 
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