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Any thoughts on the carbonado blades or has no one tried them yet?
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Slevin, what are the dimensions of the Feel blades?
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Originally posted by ohwell ohwell wrote:

Slevin, what are the dimensions of the Feel blades?


I don't have them with me. Perhaps kindof99 & LOG1C1AN can chime in?
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Originally posted by ohwell ohwell wrote:

Slevin, what are the dimensions of the Feel blades?

I used a ruler to measure the Zx2 i am testing right now (so +-1.5mm errors). 160 X 152 to me. With the rubbers on, there are errors in the measurement. But one thing for sure is that the face is on the large size. My rubber on the old version ML5 fits well.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote LOG1C1AN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/16/2017 at 4:20pm
I did not measure, but the rubbers cut to my Primorac Carbon perfectly fit the ZX3.
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Slevin, is anyone testing the carbonado 90?
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No, not at the moment
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Originally posted by slevin slevin wrote:

No, not at the moment


How about 45? :)
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Two testers want it after the holidays.
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Originally posted by slevin slevin wrote:

Two testers want it after the holidays.


Oh, sorry I meant if you had a review on it haha. Apologies for the miscommunication.
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Review: Xiom Feel ZX3

Testing rubbers: forehand, T05, backhand, Razaka 7 soft. Total weight 180g.
Again, the balance is very good. The first time I held the paddle, I actually felt that the paddle is head light like the ZX2, but the weight center slightly towards the head.
The ZX2 and Zx3 blades are probably designed for quick action for close to table as you can easily switch between forehand and backhand.

1). First test
The blade is pretty good at serving with backspin. It is relatively easy to lift backspin ball too (easier than my Barwell fleet at mty first try).  As I expected, the switch between forehand and back is very easy.
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Carbonado 45 on its way to h0n1g. Nittaku Hurricane sheet on its way to Tek101.
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Originally posted by slevin slevin wrote:

Carbonado 45 on its way to h0n1g. Nittaku Hurricane sheet on its way to Tek101.


Have you tried the carbonado blades yourself yet specifically the 45?
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I want to, given that I'm using a similar blade right now. Perhaps, in a few weeks.
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Originally posted by slevin slevin wrote:

I want to, given that I'm using a similar blade right now. Perhaps, in a few weeks.


Oh boy, has anyone tried the 45 yet? Anyone from this thread tested it yet?

Which blade are you using slevin?
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Originally posted by unstopabl3 unstopabl3 wrote:

Oh boy, has anyone tried the 45 yet? Anyone from this thread tested it yet?

Which blade are you using slevin?

h0n1g shall test the C45 and post a review soon. I'm currently using a faster composite blade (MJ-SZLC) with limba outers just like the C45. I did not want to be the 1st tester as the test blade's weight (78g) is very different from what I use (~90g weights) and I fear that that would affect my review.

I shall test a 92g C90 over the weekend and compare it to my blade.

I did play with a friends' C45 but it is very heavy (~100g), stiff and fast - a lot like my current blade. 


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I owned a 45 before. I felt that it is mute, but it is a really heavy one and I sold it before testing it again.
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Review: Stiga Carbonado 90

Test rubbers used: MX-P, T05
Blade characteristics: FL, 92g
Blade bounciness: 1,340 Hz
Build quality: meh!

First, a note on initial build quality. While the handle and the tag are all good, they have clearly used jointed wood in the outer limba ply. I don't mind jointed wood at all, but they just make it too blatant (by using very contrasting shades for both woods). Also, I wish I had sealed the blade. It felt very smooth, but upon putting glue (tearmender), I could feel some grain that might become problematic. 

Now, onto how it plays: I was surprised by how much I liked this blade (as I wasn't a big fan of the 145 and 190). Of course, all tests depend on not only the rubber used but also how that rubber matches with the blade. That being said, MX-P (on forehand) paired with the C90 is one of the best combos I've ever played with. 

First of all, in no manner is this blade (with MX-P on FH) slow. This rubber feels fast and powerful on this blade (maybe the 92g weight contributed to that). But what shines is this duality: you get a lot of dwell (more than with Viscaria, of course) on loops and yet it feels very crisp and powerful on flat hits, counters, and blocks. This added dwell made provided a forgiving nature while executing loops & loop drives (if out of position). Spin on loops and serves is great.

The blade had a very woody feel and yet it felt solid because of the carbon layer. It offered plenty of feedback and good feel. It was at least as stiff as a Viscaria - which means that one would benefit from a slightly softer backhand rubber (I did not like T05 too much on BH on this blade. Perhaps, something a bit softer & with a longer trajectory would fare better). Throw was medium. 

Let me know if anyone wants to test this.




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Didn't know you sent me the H3 so it was sitting in my package room for a bit... but I have it and I am currently testing it.
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Originally posted by Tek101 Tek101 wrote:

Didn't know you sent me the H3 so it was sitting in my package room for a bit... but I have it and I am currently testing it.

+1.

It is discounted 20% at TT11 website for the next 2 days!
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