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The most underrated blade in my opinion is Spintech Phenom Carbo. Very few people knows it, but those who got the chance to hit, absolutely love the blade. It´s incredibly light yet powerful in a BTY Schlager level. And also controllable as a 5-ply wood. For me, simply the best carbon blade ever.
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frogger
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Posted: 10/08/2012 at 10:51pm |
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The problem is there are hundreds of blades on the market that could fit that catagory so it's difficult to just have ten of them. There are brands that don't get the advertisement like the big boys such as TSP (exellent products) or YLT, Killer Spin, Champion etc. DHS has some superb blades that don't get the recognition simply because DHS makes so many different models. If I had to pick just one underated blade it would have to be the BTY Keyshot Light or as stated above the Avalox 777.
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Posted: 10/08/2012 at 9:50pm |
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729 Bomb
729 Red Spirit
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Blade: Rosewood NCT V
FH: Dignics 05 Black BH: Moristo SP Red |
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Posted: 10/08/2012 at 5:43pm |
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rr where have you been?
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roundrobin
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Posted: 10/08/2012 at 5:39pm |
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Dr. Neubauer Firewall Plus. Works as well or better than most $165+ "designer" balsa blocking blades.
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I am a huge fan of the Yasaka Synergy, fact is I am happy playing with this blade and tuned Mark V!!!
http://cl.ly/image/1b1F1L1A3h1L Edited by dauntless - 10/08/2012 at 4:25pm |
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Mahmood
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(kokutaku cremrtop)
5 ply-wood, OFF, amzing feel medium+, slightly flexible, light, very very very crisp, durable, huge sweet-spot, cheap!
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Bty Zhang Jike (fl 85gm)
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sweetstrike
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 Sanwei T502E (Ayous-Limba-Carbon-Limba-Carbon-Limba -Ayous) Has a nice soft feel for a carbon blade. Carbon layers around the core similar to W-1. Rated allround speed so good for most players. Sanwei in general is relatively unknown. |
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Well if you like the blade but want to go one speed slower at least you will still like it :). That's something you can never be sure of if you are changing construction and blade brand. The TSP 4.5, 5.5 and 6.5 all play and feel much the same it's just that the 4.5 is more flexible and a bit slower. The 3.5 and 2.5 are defensive and the 8.5 is OFF+ ish but they all have the same handle (which is the part that helps with the mind the most) and construction only the thickness of the balsa changes. Imagine if you could buy an acoustic all the way from def to off+ :)? that's essentially what the TSP balsa range does, but it's not so easy to do with woods other than balsa
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I also recently discovered a palio carbon blade that I love. The TNT carbon it's Awesome! |
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easy on your mind but not so easy on your wallet? |
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I like the Avalox woods, I guess not really unrated but not a lot of people use them and they feel better than the similar Stiga's also giving some love to the TSP Balsa's like everyone else is, probably the best balsa blades on the market, the best part about those is you can get just about every speed in the same style blade which makes it very easy on your mind to go up and down in blade speed
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Too many blades to choose from that are under-rated. I would add TSP Balsa blades, not using one myself but lots of clubmates like them. My Current blade, HS Cryzer, does not have great overall rating on TTDB but I have used it for 2 years and found it to be a great 5 Ply Hinoki, great for touch shots, superb control and power when required, great for looping, think of a faster Jonyer Hinoki without sacrificing any of the control. Tibhar Stratus Power Wood. +The Joola blades mentioned above
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Stratus Powerwood
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Palio TC6 by all means. This is the fastest possible blade (even faster than PC and T-1) and still rated 8 out of 10
Feels like you play with porcelain tile.
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Totally underrated, good price = San Wei A5, nice all wood blade supposed to have the same characteristics as the Hurricane King. If you happen to get one, make sure that it is properly sealed as the top layer is very delicate.
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American Hinoki 2 ply POC/NWC Shake FL Rakza 7 FH Boost TS BH (testing)
1 ply Hinoki shake FL FH Rakza BH Pride 30 San Wei A5 FH Rakza 7 BH Pryde 30 |
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And back on topic: i think the blades which are high rated, are high rated for it’s reason. But i agree in that Joola is underrated. Their stuff simply can’t be that crappy as their branding is. Edited by Klaus123 - 01/27/2011 at 8:18pm |
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Avalox P777 grossly underrated
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Keyshot Light. One of the best for Euro/jap loopers.
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Innerforce ALC, Glayzer / Rozena
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I agree. The handles of the JOOLA Wing Series (regular, passion, and flame I'm assuming) are the most comfortable handles I've ever used. I let one of my friends use my Wing Medium and he said the handles hurt his hands, but he hold the handle too tight and has somewhat small hands too lol. I don't think I'll be moving from my current blade anytime soon (unless it breaks.....)
My first custom racket was built on a Torre All+. Everyone who plays with it now (it's almost 2 years old with Skyline II each side) thinks it's an amazing setup. Pity I can't find that blade anymore... |
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Ross Leidy Custom, DHS Hurricane III Neos, Nittaku Nodias
Xiom Fuga, Globe 999 National 39, Nittaku Nodias JOOLA Torre All+, DHS Hurricane II #19 Sponge, Galaxy Moon 38 PTTC VP - 2011-12 |
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My votes:
Offensive players-smaller hands = 729 bomb; bigger hands = dynasty hinoki or dynasty hinoki carbon Defensive players-yinhe (galaxy) LQ-1
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So did anyone compile, or keep track of the top 10 underrated blades we discussed\voted so far???
my vote is Hurricane Hao (both original and 656). There are not a lot of talks or reviews on them, even though imo they play pretty well, on par with HK, and HK 655. TB Spark - It's cheaper, and imo better suited for most of us here then TBS. However it is not as near popular as the TBS. |
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Balsa Core Blades from TSP, Stiga Titanium 5.4, Stiga Offensive Classic
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Palio's TCT... so awesome I also got the TC6. Both are great. I love Palio's titanium+carbon blades!
Second JKC on the T-4 (gee, see my sig :P), but you have to carefully pair rubbers with it otherwise it will frustrate you. |
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I played with a Joola carbon blade a while back, great feel, soft carbon feel, which one do you guys think I probably played with?
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T-4. You either love it or you hate it - I love it, everyone else seems to hate it.
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yasaka ma lin soft carbon
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How about Yasaka Max wood?
I see only few people talk about it in this forum. I agree with LOOPMEISTER about MLC and Nittaku Fillmea. Both of them have the same construction as Innerforce series of BTY. Actually, I think Nittaku Fillmea is MLC rebrand in Nit with G carbon inside.  Edited by typhoon1 - 01/07/2011 at 10:42pm |
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MLC ST FH: Vega Asia(r)2.0 BH: Vega Europe(b)2.0 Testing Yasaka Galxya ST
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OOh !! Unknown to many ? |
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YEO.
Amazing blade and fairly unknown to many people looking for a fast, but versatile, non-composite blade. Great blade and great price! Edited by AllezCho - 01/07/2011 at 3:37am |
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