New Equipment to stay with for new season

[LittleSeki]

Hello,

i am a little bit of an EJ xD
Well of course this is a bit of a problem and a lot of wasted money.

So now i want a blade and rubber to stick with and train with.

I would say i am an allround player in the lowest league in germany.
So a lot of pushing and saftey and so and some topspin and in rallys more drive or counter hit, how you want to call it and of course a bit of blocking.

At blades i have some like, Donic Applegren Allplay, Xiom Offensive S, Boll ALC, Cybershape, Stiga Defensive Pro, WSC.

In my last matche i got the feeling not confident enough for the cybershape, with bluestorm z3 in 2,1 and 1,9. I couldnt get pressure on my opponent and i guess it is way to hard to play for me xD

I also have fun playing different styls, sometime offensive, sometimes defence.

Now i want a blade to train with and stick with it to get better and dont switch all the time.
What blade from the above would you say i should use and what rubber?

I am 28 and always played with soft rubber like vega europe, bluefire m3 or bluestorm z3.

 

[Haraold]

i would say WSC

 

[ricospin]

Something All Wood?

Currently somewhat in the same scenario, stuck between using my Fang Bo B2X or my YEO... I like Fang Bo's vibrations more, but YEO also is a much safer option.

All Wood is such a safe option that I don't think you can go wrong with it.

 

[LittleSeki]

I have Xiom Offensive S and a Infinity VPS as allwood blades and of course the Donic Applegren Allplay

 

[Haraold]

the WSC is basically the Allplay with 2 Carbon Layers if i am not mistaken (inner layer)?

 

[LittleSeki]

Yes this is right.

 

[Haraold]

sounds like a good compromise between Allwood and Carbon.
And from your description it should give you all the benefits you askof an allround game.
I honestly think you should consider the whole composition not only the blade.
I honestly would go with entry level tensors on it,Vega Intro,Nittaku Factive,YasakaRigan Spin,etc..
Such a setup will give you the most flexible playstyle,but that is just my opinion.and yes if you are more advanced go for 2.0mm instead of 1.8mm.
but those are just my 2 Cents.
Gl in the jungle of EJ!
Maybe if money is not a problem,look for blade Manufacturers like SDC,OSP,Animus etc maybe a Glassfiber Blade or Basalt may suit you better than Carbon

 

[LittleSeki]

I want new rubbers as well not just only a blade
so i am glad for tips.

 

[Haraold]

i stated above,Xiom Intro,Nittaku Factive,Yasaka Rigan if you are intermediate and like control more than pure speed and spin.
Otherwise,there are plenty of tensors out there,maybe a Fastarc G1,Vega Pro,Rasanter,Dynarz,Rakza,Evolution..
depends on what you seek.
maybe wait for the new Hurricane 9 series.
Jesus forget the Tenergy,Dignics,etc...

 

[dajdosta]

You said you are allround player in the lowest league who plays a lot of pushing and safety shots and you don't feel confident with current setup.My suggestion is to change to slowest blade you have and not overthink it. Don't use carbon blade. Keep the rubbers and if it's still too fast for you then change to slower thinner rubbers.

 

[LittleSeki]

Well the wsc is an all+ blade.
BUt as of rubber i like soft so i thought about vega europe 1,8mm both sides and then wsc, offensive s or applegren allplay, but i like from these 3 the wsc the most

 

[Kinay]

Two blades i find interessting ist the Donic Applegren World Champion 89 ALl+ and the Butterfly Innerfoce ZLF

 

[dajdosta]

Well the wsc is an all+ blade.
BUt as of rubber i like soft so i thought about vega europe 1,8mm both sides and then wsc, offensive s or applegren allplay, but i like from these 3 the wsc the most

Isn't Bluestorm Z3 allready very soft? According to numbers it is same hardness as Vega Europe.

Anyway I would just change to slower blade first, give it some time and if still not slow enough only then change the rubbers. That way by changing one thing at a time you will also get better picture about impact of change.

 

[LittleSeki]

Two blades i find interessting ist the Donic Applegren World Champion 89 ALl+ and the Butterfly Innerfoce ZLF

They look both interesting

Isn't Bluestorm Z3 allready very soft? According to numbers it is same hardness as Vega Europe.

Anyway I would just change to slower blade first, give it some time and if still not slow enough only then change the rubbers. That way by changing one thing at a time you will also get better picture about impact of change.

Yes they have all the same hardness, so a slower blade or thinner sponge i guess?

 

[dajdosta]

Yes they have all the same hardness, so a slower blade or thinner sponge i guess?

Slower blade. There is no thinner sponge.

 

[Konrad Bak]

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[ricospin]

I have Xiom Offensive S and a Infinity VPS as allwood blades and of course the Donic Applegren Allplay

I really love the infinity VPS. But again stick with something you like.

 

[Brs]

Out of your choices I would play the appelgren allplay with bluestorm z3. Play a safe game with lots of spin and good control, and build from there.

 

[LittleSeki]

Hugo Calderano HAL- Bluestorm Z3 on both sides, thanks me later

Is the HAL not quit fast? at least as fast as a offensive blade?
Than i could also get an Innerfroce ZLF?

I really love the infinity VPS. But again stick with something you like.

Well i like the Cybershape or Boll ALC but they are quit fast nad the cybershape ist headheavy.

Out of your choices I would play the appelgren allplay with bluestorm z3. Play a safe game with lots of spin and good control, and build from there.

Okay, i will think about it, some say faster blades, some say slower.

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

Hello,

i am a little bit of an EJ xD
Well of course this is a bit of a problem and a lot of wasted money.

So now i want a blade and rubber to stick with and train with.

I would say i am an allround player in the lowest league in germany.
So a lot of pushing and saftey and so and some topspin and in rallys more drive or counter hit, how you want to call it and of course a bit of blocking.

At blades i have some like, Donic Applegren Allplay, Xiom Offensive S, Boll ALC, Cybershape, Stiga Defensive Pro, WSC.

In my last matche i got the feeling not confident enough for the cybershape, with bluestorm z3 in 2,1 and 1,9. I couldnt get pressure on my opponent and i guess it is way to hard to play for me xD

I also have fun playing different styls, sometime offensive, sometimes defence.

Now i want a blade to train with and stick with it to get better and dont switch all the time.
What blade from the above would you say i should use and what rubber?

I am 28 and always played with soft rubber like vega europe, bluefire m3 or bluestorm z3.

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.