upgrading from LKT Instinct

What don't you like about the instinct?  Let us know how you play, how you would like to play, and what kind of blade characteristics you prefer.

the instinct is good but it's a little too light. that and my handle cracked so i have to get a new one :(

you could get faster rubbers like outlaw if you really need a faster setup!

yeah good point jonan! if you want some control then go with a primorac with original sriver! a classic setup.

cdtrix wrote: I'm looking to upgrade from my LKT Instinct. I had Cream on MRS black and 729 super FX on Red   Any recommendations for a recreational player thinking of joining local tournaments?

I really like my Instinct.  I've tried perhaps ten other blades, most lots more expensive, and I keep coming back to my Instinct (5-ply, not the +).  I not only like the way it plays, but I like the price and that it doesn't cost much to have a spare or two hangin' around.

GeneralSpecific wrote: Jonan wrote: FYI from the glance I'm pretty sure Seemiller Jr uses Korbel blade with I think Bryce and Butterfly Super Anti. I am sure he doesn't use tenergy or any other new butterfly rubber with the new large logo. I spoke to him today. He is using the korbel blade with tenergy 05 and super anti.

Huh, I must know you then...or maybe you are just friends with him. 

I thought it had the older emblem, maybe he was using a backup, it had a little chunk missing I think, or maybe I just need to get my eyes checked.

Rich215 wrote: You guys do know that the origianal poster asked this question 3.5 years ago....yes?

Geeezzz.  I hate it when that happens. 

Rich215 wrote: You guys do know that the origianal poster asked this question 3.5 years ago....yes?

AWW! GAHD DANG NECROS, RESURECTIN MAH THREADS!

Both me and my training partner used LKT Instinct about a year ago with the express purpose of learning the basic strokes. Now that we've developed a feel for shots and more consistency we've moved towards faster snappier blades.

I've moved to the Galaxy W6 - which is pretty similar to the Instinct. It's still very very easy to loop with, is excellent at pushing but has a little more kick to it. The blade balance is a bit different though, it feels like the weight is more balanced towards the head of the racquet. It produces a more stable , stronger stroke but makes wrist-snapping during the serve more difficult.

My friend moved to the Matrix and he seems to like it very much. He describes it as a faster version of the Instinct.


If you're looking for rubber recommendations than I'd say that Dawei Inspirits are fantastic for developing strokes and are decent in a game setting.
IQULs are also great and are pretty much a slightly faster , lighter version of the Inspirits.
IQUL and Inspirits are soft, grippy rubbers that are initially lightly tacky.
The response of the rubber is very linear.

On a different note: Thors are awesome. It took a while to learn the rubber, but my god - the amount of spin I can generate far exceeds what was possible on Inspirits.
Thors are a much harder rubber (though not as hard as H3s), the top sheet is medium tacky but I'd say it has a small amount of grip to it as well.
The response of the rubber is exponential. Pushes can be kept low and controlled but when you really open up the ball explodes off the rubber.
I honestly love them, such a huge number of gears on this rubber.