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Baracuda upgrade on Stiga Clipper? |
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ericd937
Gold Member Joined: 06/01/2012 Location: Saigon, Vietnam Status: Offline Points: 1191 |
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Posted: 06/17/2019 at 12:00am |
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So, after playing with Stiga Clipper for about a week. Baracuda isn't a terrible match with Clipper. I can play with it, but I think there is a better combination. At first I thought it was that Baracuda was too hard for Clipper, but I don't think thats it. Dignics is a little bit harder than Baracuda, but it feels great on backhand for Clipper. I think its that Baracuda just doesn't have enough catapult for that blade I guess. I have to swing fairly hard and use my entire body weight to get much out of it at all. It's exhausting to play Baracuda on Clipper in this Saigon heat and humidity. I don't really wanna spend for Dignics on both sides of the bat and I also think Dignics isn't the best possible forehand rubber for me for a variety of reasons. Which rubber plays similar to Baracuda, but has slightly more catapult and is a good match with Clipper Wood? Any suggestions? I would just boost the Baracuda, but I'm currently out of booster and they guy who sells the booster I normally buy in Vietnam hasn't been responding to calls or texts. I picked up another booster, but it sucks.
Edited by ericd937 - 06/17/2019 at 12:01am |
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Current Setup: TBS FH T80/BH D80
Official USATT Rating 1815 Current estimated level: 1800-1900. |
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Hozuki
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tibhar genius is exactly what you are looking for. But you might want to try something one step softer, like aurus select or fastarc c-1.
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chop4ever
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The problem is not from the Baracuda, get another 5 plies blade instead of Clipper CR. Clipper is unforgiving and requires practice time to use it properly.
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There is no real "pro", "prov" or "NT" H3 in the market.
Falco is not a booster |
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ericd937
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I have Clipper Wood, not Clipper CR. Clipper wood is a bit softer and more forgiving.
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Current Setup: TBS FH T80/BH D80
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purpletiesto
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Literally Tenergy 05
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ericd937
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Yeah, I was considering going back to T80 actually rather than 05. I've played that on forehand for a year or so in the past. I find T80 easier to control on just about every stroke. With T05 I tend to hit a lot of balls long and I can't serve as tight with T05 vs T80. I was wondering if there were any other options (less expensive) that might be desirable, but you might be right about going back to Tenergy. A guy in my club actually plays T05fx on Clipper. The fx series is usually too soft for my taste, but it feels damn good on his Clipper, but he has Clipper CR and I have Clipper Wood.
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Current Setup: TBS FH T80/BH D80
Official USATT Rating 1815 Current estimated level: 1800-1900. |
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ericd937
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Oh, also I just picked up a Clipper CR on eBay for like 40 bucks including shipping. Basically looked brand new. The seller said he only used it twice. The only problem is, I'll have to wait 10 weeks to get it. The seller didn't want to ship to Asia. I had to ship it to my parents and they'll bring it here when they come at the end of August.
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Current Setup: TBS FH T80/BH D80
Official USATT Rating 1815 Current estimated level: 1800-1900. |
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chop4ever
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Same problem. The CR even more forgiving than Wood
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There is no real "pro", "prov" or "NT" H3 in the market.
Falco is not a booster |
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kunglao
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Try bluefire jp01 max. Very forgiving with great spin and catapult
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purpletiesto
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Tibhar EL-S.
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