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Let me recap your wants:
1. Setup for competitive play
2. Sometimes offence; sometimes defense = all round
3. Prefer softer tensor / ESN rubber
I believe seven ply all wood with slightly stiff should compliment you nicely: Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive ( choose the 7 ply ) or Tibhar Stratus Powerwood or Stiga Clipper.
This is exactly what i want.
okay, and from the bluestorm z3 which spongethickness? 1.9 or 2.1?