W968 envy forced me to get HL5 clone

[TensorBackhand]

 

[TensorBackhand]

With so many people on the forum so excited about their W968 blades, I was left feeling envious (well maybe I just needed an excuse to get another blade). The real W968 is way out of my price range that I'm considering, so I just went ahead and got the Stuor HL5 clone blade. Gotta say it really does look very nice considering the price, and it has a nice soft-trampoline bounce.

Also, I had sold 3 or 4 blades this month, so I just got another one to replenish my stock.

 

[thomas.pong]

Tried it yet?

The top plies look thick, even thicker than on the 968.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Tried it yet?

The top plies look thick, even thicker than on the 968.

Havent tried it yet. I guess thick top ply would mean woodier feeling?

 

[TensorBackhand]

Tried it yet?

The top plies look thick, even thicker than on the 968.

Can you post a photo of the plies on your 968? I'm just curious how much thinner the top ply is

 

[thomas.pong]

Havent tried it yet. I guess thick top ply would mean woodier feeling?

Yea, and more crisp.

 

[thomas.pong]

Can you post a photo of the plies on your 968? I'm just curious how much thinner the top ply is

K, will do it soon.

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Curious to hear how it stacks up to the Fang Bo carbon. I like that blade but I'm not a fan of the twig handle

 

[TensorBackhand]

Curious to hear how it stacks up to the Fang Bo carbon. I like that blade but I'm not a fan of the twig handle

I really like the Fang Bo handle. It's thin which makes it easy to maneuver over the table. It's easy to twist and turn your grip on the handle to get the precise angle you want.

But I put some rubber on the Stuor, and it seems to have a very soft feeling. This is somewhat characteristic of the HL5 as well. Fang bo feels harder I believe.

 

[turbozed]

Were you weren't tempted to give this one a try?

 

[TensorBackhand]

Were you weren't tempted to give this one a try?


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Not at all. I don't like the rubbers not being able to transfer onto another blade.

 

[lodro]

Not at all. I don't like the rubbers not being able to transfer onto another blade.

I would try it but written on the blade is "professional long V" and that means i am not good enough.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Were you weren't tempted to give this one a try?


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Did you authenticate your QR code? That looks like a fake Stuor blade to me. See how the letters are slightly off center? not up to real Stuor craftmenship.

 

[TensorBackhand]

I would try it but written on the blade is "professional long V" and that means i am not good enough.

What do those 3 Chinese characters say?

 

[Gozo Aruna]

There are thousands Who dress like me, walk talk and act like me
And just might be, the next best thing, but not quite me - lyrics from The Real Slim Shady

 

[thomas.pong]

Can you post a photo of the plies on your 968? I'm just curious how much thinner the top ply is

 

[thomas.pong]

Curious to hear how it stacks up to the Fang Bo carbon. I like that blade but I'm not a fan of the twig handle

You should get the X version, supposed to have a larger handle.

 

[turbozed]

Did you authenticate your QR code? That looks like a fake Stuor blade to me. See how the letters are slightly off center? not up to real Stuor craftmenship.

I just found the picture off an alibaba listing. I don't think it's one of the bigger sellers there so your suspicions may be correct.

Funny that there are now fakes of clones. It's clones all the way down.

 

[TensorBackhand]

I just found the picture off an alibaba listing. I don't think it's one of the bigger sellers there so your suspicions may be correct.

Funny that there are now fakes of clones. It's clones all the way down.

haha no I was just kidding. I'm quite certain that there aren't fake Stuor blades just yet. haha

Anyways, the QR code attached in your photo is there to guarantee that it's a authentic Stuor product, just in-case somebody wants to fake it.

 

[lodro]

there are nicer clones of clowns of clones.................
US $25.41
could somebody please force me to get one of these....or two