TSP Swat: Unpopular Popularity

[Konrad Bak]

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[Konrad Bak]

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[Player Tim]

Do you Play Quartet LFC

I don't play with Quartet LFC, but I did try it.
Short review on it

Quartet LFC
Speed: Off- to Off
Feeling: Soft like Viscaria
It plays well if you are trying to learn backhand topspin, but have a nice forehand loop. It is very balanced. I recommend medium to hard rubbers on it. For example MXS, Dignics 64, 80,09c, Tenergy 80, Tibhar 5Q, and Bluefire m1.

Let me know if you need anymore info.

 

[Hasna Haura Hayfa]

very interesting, i would love to have tsp swat and tsp super ventus rubber for FH

 

[Konrad Bak]

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[Player Tim]

Yeah thank you, I must find your opinion about Quartet vfc, but your opinion is very important for ej like me

Quartet VFC
Speed: Off- Off+: more like off though
Feeling: Soft-Medium
Pros: its actually one of the best blades for counter looping near the table tbh. The V carbon(aka ZlC) is helps you gain power, when you brush the ball extremely well. The fleece carbon is what gives the safety over the table. Similar like Swat Power. The kick after spinning the ball be like wow.
Cons: really light (I prefer heavy blades). Also being a fast blade, I did see you have to be very technical with the blade.
Summary: I recommend using grip type rubbers on the blade. Hardness doesn't really matter. The higher your level is harder sponge? and vice versa. When you spin the ball the kick in it is like what the heck. It's a very good blade for those that counter loop near the table and play a smart receive play. I play in the U. S and in terms of rating level. I think to use this you need to be in the 1850s-2300 level. The reason I don't use it is that the Niwa Wood is more balanced imo, but imagine Niwa Wood or Swat Power with better spin potential. Speed is bit slower.
Hope this helps.

 

[Konrad Bak]

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[Sal]

Grip difference

Thank you very much for information.
I have a question about the grip difference between koki niwa and swat power.

Do those two grips have the exact same shape?
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I found someone on the internet says koki niwa paddles grip is(or feels) slightly thicker.

I have a swat paddle (not power) and my grip is straight, because I didn't like the flare one being too flat. (to me).If the koki niwa paddle's grip is slightly thicker,I would like to try flare. If not, I plan to get the straight grip one.
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I would appreciate if you could let me know what you know.
Thank you!

 

[DukeGaGa]

Thank you very much for information.I have a question about the grip difference between koki niwa and swat power.Do those two grips have the exact same shape?​​​​​​I found someone on the internet says koki niwa paddles grip is(or feels) slightly thicker.I have a swat paddle (not power) and my grip is straight, because I didn't like the flare one being too flat. (to me).If the koki niwa paddle's grip is slightly thicker,I would like to try flare. If not, I plan to get the straight grip one.​​​​​I would appreciate if you could let me know what you know.Thank you!

No difference that I can tell, only difference I know of is the SWAT 5pw has a thinner handle.

 

[Sal]

No difference that I can tell, only difference I know of is the SWAT 5pw has a thinner handle.

Thank you very much for your reply!
oh yes, I remember trying SWAT 5pw before and didn't like the handle being too thin.
Your information helped so much.
I really appreciate it! Thank you!

 

[Rastaman]

Swat Power and Koki Niwa Wood are basically the same thing yes.
But I feel the Swat power is more consistent in close to table than the Niwa Wood. The Niwa wood is easier to counter loop though. Both are the same though. It's really hard to find the smallest difference. I'll have a small review on it below
TSP Swat Power
Speed: Off+ to Off ++
Feeling: Medium Hard
Good things about it: Easy to play blocks, flicks, counters, drives.
Bad things: Hardly any. I find it to be perfect for me.
Victas Koki Niwa Wood
Speed: Off+ to Off++
Feeling: Medium Hard
Good things: Easy to counter. More stable in the mid-distance.
Bad things: It's quite hard to drive with this and block with this as the arc is more direct.
Conclusion: Swat Power is made more for those who are wanting to stay close to the table and finish the point quick and Niwa Wood is made for those who do the same, but the attack are not as strong. So you need to rely mid-distance.
Koki Niwa himself has said that he prefers the Swat Power, but since he is sponsored by Victas he uses the Niwa Wood.
Tested rubbers are Victas V>15 Extra on FH and Dignics 05 on BH and vice versa. Hope this helps.

What do you think the differcens is between Koki Niwa Wood and The Fire Fall FC? Is the Firefall realo so slow that some write in forums? I cant belive it.