Best blade for Tenergy 05

I have one last EJ experiment that I want to perform. That experiment is using T05 on FH. I know, I know, it is way above my class and I know I will most likely sell the setup. Yet, I still want to try.

Criteria:

*Must have decent resale value. I don't want to buy something I can't resell if it just isn't for me.

*Let's make it easier and just say it will have to be a Butterfly product.

*If it is a T Boll product, i can think about a ST handle, since I like those ST handles. Otherwise it will be a FL handle.

*I prefer all wood blades, and I use OFF- blades currently. But if like the TBS is the best for T05 then so be it. (also, TBS will resell better than something like Mazunov)

*I realize harder/stiffer seems to be the choice amongst T05 users. I am used to Medium to Stiff blades... but not super hard outer veneers.

*Suggest BH rubber that will suit the blade. Could I use Mark V?

*Remember this is an EJ thing and not me thinking that I can actually control T05, so please don't turn this into a coaching thread, it is for fun.

I use Mark V now on OFF- all wood blades and like it when it is new and just glued, but it gets a bit dull and pedestrian after 2-3 weeks. I want something to ease lifting backspin on forehand.

Too bad it has to be a Butterfly blade.  I was going to suggest trying a Donic Dima SawTech blade with T-05 of the forehand and Donic Vario Big Slam on the back.  I tried hitting a little yesterday with Vario Big Slam.  Felt faster and MUCH spinnier than well worn Desto F3 Big Slam.  And the Dima SawTech has such a nice feel and great handle. 

But you need bty, so all this probably doesn't help. 

Edit:  Maybe a Timo Boll Spirit with Solcion on the backhand. 

last week i tried a friend's Gergely with T05.Simply amazing feel and astonishing control for such spin and speed

I would go with MM. Gergely and Schlager was way too fast and uncontrolled in combination with T05 for me, and i played many OFF+ combos in my life. TBS works well with T05, but MM is a little slower and IMHO more controlled in topspin gameplay near the table. I should add, that i tested plenty of other blades with T05, they all didn't work.

Great suggestions, I never expected so much help. Thank you all very much.

I am curious if the Mazunov blade entered anyone's mind? Or if Maze Passion (Glass Fiber) could be considered hard enough for T05?
I think a year ago I played a MM with T05 and remember it being fast but not ridiculous compared to my Xiom Control blade. (Quite a stiff blade - yet forgiving carbon aramid)

I was leaning towards TBS. I mean it gets such great reviews. And the price is right. But maybe Korbel makes more sense.

Silverhair: I have tried so many non Butterfly blades in the last two years.
After picking up my circa 1994 BTY Primorac OFF- (38mm era blade) and seeing how well it is made and how well it still plays, I can't think of any other brand I want to EJ on right now. I haven't bought a BTY blade since 2000. The time has come. The wallet is not ready...

dauntless wrote: Silverhair: I have tried so many non Butterfly blades in the last two years. After picking up my circa 1994 BTY Primorac OFF- (38mm era blade) and seeing how well it is made and how well it still plays, I can't think of any other brand I want to EJ on right now. I haven't bought a BTY blade since 2000. The time has come. The wallet is not ready...

That Primorac's a great blade!!  I enjoyed hitting with it 15 years ago.  Should have bought it. 

 

you are right about the resale of butterfly blades - especially the heavy ones - harder to damage and there is always someone near by who wants it at a bit under full price

Wondering between the Maze Passion and TBS which is a better blade for Tenergy 05. Also, which has a better FL handle (I know this is subjective). I am thinking the Maze handle will suit me better, but I have heard TBS is quite good.
TIA

EDIT I am not used to hard blades and thinking that the Maze Passion is too hard, while TBS is medium and I am used to that more or less.

Maybe I should rename this thread best BTY blade under 100USD for Tenergy

the harder one - trust me - tenergy needs the hardest you can play all your shots with

LOOPMEISTER wrote: Photino + Black T05 FH + Red Macro Era Soft BH

I'd recommend this combo as well...

sheesh can anyone tell how many drinks Ive had by my spelling?  I've been partying on down downstairs at the underbar where the moles hang out.  But finally got kicked out because the poor sod can't handle the truth. 

bozbrisvegas wrote: e looks awesaome they look great outside.� I highly doubt�I will ever buy butterfly shoes again.� yes they lasted a bit longer than the rest, they looked better than any other shoe but in the end its a dam shoe,� I think shoes the inner sole and outer rubber is the same as

you must be a butterfly staff for hating their shoes! it shows!

bozbrisvegas wrote: salome i tell it like it is bro - i dont care which company it is - its got to be � 1.� the best quality 2. durability 3. performance � 4. wish to hell the price was lower but atleast you know with Japanese products you get what you pay for. � �

you are right, BTW I'm joking just incase.. you know what I'm on about :P

powerplay.de wrote: @dauntless there isnt a "Best Blade" for Tenergy. It depends on your style, technic and feel. I played T05 with a dozen blades and all exp were different. Choose your fav blade and practice a lot. After some time youĺl adapt to your new setup. Dont let some unknown Tenergy + XY-blade fanboi tell you which material is good for you. Its crap.

agreed, buy 10 different blades until you find out for yourself