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hleett 
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 Posted: 05/07/2018 at 10:09am |
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hleett
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Posted: 05/18/2018 at 9:58pm |
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Got this Nittaku Miyabi one ply hinoki ahakehank blade a few days ago. Measuring 155x150x9mm and weighing at 90.72G. I like the overall look of the blade and the 91g don't really bother me. The only thing that bugs me is the 15mm of wider grains to the right side of the logo but probably doesn't affect play since I won't hit the ball at that area anyway. Didn't want to set it up until I get a few experts opinions from you guys. What do you guys think? Does that bother you? Should I keep it or return it for another? Or is this the best it'll come for a $90 blade? (I darken the photos to bring out the wood grain.) Thanks for your input.
   
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jpenmaster
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Posted: 05/18/2018 at 11:36pm |
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Looks good for a $90 blade.
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OSP Expert II w DNA Dragon Grip
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hleett
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Posted: 05/19/2018 at 9:15pm |
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DLC1325, did you seal the blade before putting on the rubber?
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DLC1325
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Posted: 05/19/2018 at 11:21pm |
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Loved my Miyabi FL. Love my Miyabi R. I did not seal either of them. Never had a problem changing rubbers.
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hleett
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Posted: 05/20/2018 at 10:54am |
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As for your Miyabi FL: How's the grain(photo?)? What's the weight? What rubbers? Speed? Feel? Control? Vibration?
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DLC1325
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Posted: 05/20/2018 at 12:45pm |
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I can't find any photos of the FL, but the grain was basically the same as yours and my R with variations in grain widths, even had the small rough, scratchy spots on the right edge of your blade. If I recall it was 82g and I used TG2 Neo on both sides. Unconventional, I know, but the catapult of the hinoki made the Chinese rubbers extremely easy to use.
As with single ply hinoki blades, the control is immense but when you put power in there is a catapult effect that adds tons of speed. Its a very strange feeling for me though because it is so soft yet can be so fast and controlled at the same time. This is why so many people say there is nothing like a single ply hinoki blade. I, and everyone at the club who tried my Miyabi FL, called it The Cloud because it felt like playing with a cloud in your hand. Magnificent. It is a fine blade for $90 and I think the one you have looks fine, though yours might be a bit faster due to weight.
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hleett
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Posted: 05/20/2018 at 2:02pm |
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Thanks for the feedback. Well said! Can't wait to try my blade later on this week. I just lightly sanded the shoulders and rubbed it with a thin coat of oil varnish. I'll post photos when I am done 3 coats of varnish.
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Posted: 05/20/2018 at 4:38pm |
================= Miyabi FL, the $90 blade, was sold out at "Paddle Palace". They wouldn't let me to pre-order and pay in advance, then wait. This is the wording of Paddle Palace's reply of my email: We have made a note in our system to let you know when the Miyabi blades are back in stock. We do not have an ETA on those, so it may be a few months. |
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hleett
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Posted: 05/20/2018 at 8:54pm |
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Ben might have another one in stock. http://www.tabletennisstore.us/p-1195-nittaku-miyabi.aspx
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Posted: 05/20/2018 at 10:05pm |
================= I have never ordered anything from that outfit (unsure if it is safe to order from them): Has anyone ordered TT stuff from that outfit?
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hleett
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Posted: 05/21/2018 at 12:30pm |
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I've been buying from him for a few years now. Never had a problem. Besides, I know he has the Miyabi in stock.
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Posted: 05/21/2018 at 1:08pm |
====================== Order placed. Thank you very much. |
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hleett
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Posted: 05/22/2018 at 1:10pm |
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The same blade with 3 thin coats of oil/alcohol varnish.
   
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Posted: 05/23/2018 at 12:11am |
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Looks very nice.
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Posted: 05/26/2018 at 2:18pm |
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Finally my Ariex Special DX arrived.
I bought with a discount because it had some minor imperfections on backside (just small scratches). The handle is also different than regular Ariex blades, similar to some butterfly jpens. It is also a bit shorter than normal. I have no idea when I will be able to play with this blade, but here are the pics:      |
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hleett
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Posted: 05/26/2018 at 4:54pm |
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Good looking blade. But I like your Kokutaku Bishu no.1 more. Hope it plays well. How much did you paid for this blade?
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Posted: 05/26/2018 at 5:32pm |
Blade was 60 usd + 27 usd shipping if my memory is right. Shipping price was very high. Normal blade price is 120 usd + shipping. Special DX is the second best hinoki blade from Ariex, with Excellent GT being on top (if we exclude custom order and 11mm blade). From the blades with imperfections that were being sold, this was the best looking one (they had pictures of all of them). Bishu no.1 has tighter grains, but Special DX is a bit more uniform. Since Bishu head shape and "edge shape" are rounded, the grains look more beautiful on side view and more circular. I also asked the seller to pick the best looking Bishu that was below 95g.
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Posted: 06/07/2018 at 8:06pm |
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My Miyabi weigh in a little on the heavy side at 91g. This is an almost perfect setup with FH T64 1.7 and BH Donic Slice 40 1.5. Total weight is amazingly low at 172g. BH flick/loop is a bit hard due to thin rubber, need to adjust blade angle. Same goes for blocking and pushing. However BH chop is great, very precise and ball control is excellent. Wish the D Slice 40 was a little bit thicker. FH loop needs a little getting use to and adjust blade angle but once get used to the new angle looping is a breeze. Hitting is what this blade is made for, both near table and mid-range. Love it...crisp, accurate, fast. The feel and explosive sound of the ball hitting on the blade is un-equal, even better than my friend's Speed 90. Perhaps FH blocking is the weak point of this blade, I do need to explore this area more. All in all, it's a pleasure playing with this combo.
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 1:37am |
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No Kiso hinoki, but a very nice WRC 1-ply from Charlie.
  and the best: the first playing-impressions were also really good.
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 6:22am |
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Hi guys. This is the only 1ply hinoki that I have. Although, I never knew the name of this Butterfly model. Tried to ask around but none knew.
  
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 12:25pm |
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Nice！Are you selling it?
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 7:01pm |
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Huhu, not at the moment. Trying to figure out her name
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 7:05pm |
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Chiu wai Yee.
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hleett
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 8:05pm |
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Just send the photo to Butterfly website and ask them to ID it for you.
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Posted: 06/08/2018 at 10:41pm |
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Oh, didnt know we can do that. Thanks!
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Posted: 06/30/2018 at 12:15pm |
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10.5 mm, 106 g. The handle was made with one side thicker than the other as an experiment.
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-1 ply Cypress 11.5mm "The Castigator"
-H3 Prov. Blue Sponge 2.2mm 41 deg. -H3 Prov. Orange Sponge 2.1mm 37 deg |
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Posted: 07/01/2018 at 12:21am |
I've been eyeing this blade myself - could you share your thoughts on it? Also, what thickness did you get?
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Posted: 07/01/2018 at 1:24am |
Besides this BBC 1-ply I also ordered a WRC 1-ply from Kevin (American Hinoki)  This blade is thinner (9 mm) and has a better control (for me). But it seems as if Hinoki or WRC 1-ply blades are not the right blades for me. I love the natural design of these blades, but the difference to my "usual" blades is too big. It was a nice "project" between two seasons, but I will not switch to 1-ply blades. I am planning to test the AH 1-ply once more, but I am sure that this will not change my mind. I will re-sell this blade also, because the feeling is too soft, not crispy enough for me.
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Posted: 07/01/2018 at 11:47pm |
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This blade was Charlie's demo blade he made many years ago. He sold it to me about 4 years ago when he lost his shop and I needed a one ply. I am donating this along with some other blades to Yogi. It is almost 10mm thick with beautiful Red Cedar.
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