Palio BLIT'Z mini-review w/ so so Pics
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Topic: Palio BLIT'Z mini-review w/ so so Pics
Posted By: Heimdallalso
Subject: Palio BLIT'Z mini-review w/ so so Pics
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 1:52pm
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Yesterday afternoon I had a quick hit with Palio's new BLIT'Z I should start by saying that I like TENSORS a great deal and have been playing them on my FH side for approx 1 1/2 years. I should add that I've gravitated towards the softer sponges; though have tried the 47.5 some. I do prefer the 42.5 MacroERA over the harder version. I've largely lately played (the even softer/ earlier generation) Macro recently. on the cover  Breakthrough by German-Chinese cooperation TENSOR BIOS on the back  perfect control of very fast and spinny rubber with medium-hard sponge Made in Germany by leading German TENSOR technology. Less than 1ppm solvents, tuning not necessary, ready to win! as I heard it put, Palio is touting Thor's & Blit'z (respectively) as a FH & BH package (of sorts)* it is a 5th Generation TENSOR (like Donic's Barracuda) it has a more porous sponge like T@nergy Here are my quick impressions. No scale was handy, so I am uncertain of the weight, though it is clearly towards the lighter side. The topsheet has the same nice matte finish as Macro ERA. The pips however, may be closer spaced. The topsheet may also be thicker BUT please do not take either of these casual observations as "facts". I "apologize" for not being able to supply much better pictures (including close ups!) or having access to a durometer. & as silly as it sounds, I would gladly send off the cut out to someone who could provide better close-ups, or any other analysis/ data collection, that might be had. A nice gentleman attending from Madison, WI, with his young and talented son, provided a translation for the circle insignia on the face of the rubber; that simply being, "lightning". Now the lettering in the name makes sense! (played on a XIOM Fuga/ attached w/Butterfly Free Chack) 2.2 Black
All in all (in no specific order) this rubber is spinny this rubber is fast this rubber has very good feel this rubber has a manageable "catapult" effect this rubber is quite comparable to both the MacroERA's and those familiar with that rubber would require little to no adapting they would then be playing with a rubber giving them a little bit more of everything it (MacroERA) already does well think MacroERA on steroids! in closing I'll also note that the 47.5 sponge posed no troubles for me though I'm accustomed to softer sponges *& this rubber can also, quite readily, be played on the FH side I trust some other (better  )
good reviewers here
will also provide their own feedback, or better yet, their own
review/s!!!I look forward to reading them. I really look forward to the first sticky
Tensor! THOR'S is coming! I know you will ask so I will preemptively tell; available at http://www.ttarmory.com - www.ttarmory.com     ------------- NEXY Lissom st 85g fh/ Andro Impuls Speed max bh/ Palio Flying Dragon 1.8 |
What I'm trying to
say is that I think it offers a more centralized or identifiable
feedback, giving the sensation of the possibility of tuning &
varying the push.Replies:
Posted By: Skyline
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 2:20pm
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COOL MAN! does this rubber have a porous sponge like genius hexer and baracuda? Is the sponge hardness of 47.5 the same as pme 47.5 degree?
Is it more or less bouncy compared to older generation tensors?
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Posted By: Heimdallalso
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 2:56pm
yes, porous sponge like genius (not sure), hexer (seen first-hand & played) and barracuda (been told) without a durometer I can't say it is exactly the "same" hardness as PME 47.5 but it feels similar YET delivers more drive close to (& away from) the table I dug the fact that I was coming from a self-perceived predilection for softer sponges & had NO problems whatsoever with the 47.5 sponge. & it is well known (I think) the Palio (& most Tensor's?) scale of hardness rating is considerably harder than they actually play... so 47.5 degrees actually plays like ***<47.5 my apologies to those already in the know regarding your 3rd question: I have said I consider it to have a manageable catapult effect so.... maybe less bouncy in a good way while still delivering drive/pace I do think it is better in the short & long game even given my brief stint to date! Hope this helps!  ------------- NEXY Lissom st 85g fh/ Andro Impuls Speed max bh/ Palio Flying Dragon 1.8 |
Skyline wrote:Posted By: Heimdallalso
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 2:58pm
more pics ------------- NEXY Lissom st 85g fh/ Andro Impuls Speed max bh/ Palio Flying Dragon 1.8 |
Posted By: Heimdallalso
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 3:08pm
 ------------- NEXY Lissom st 85g fh/ Andro Impuls Speed max bh/ Palio Flying Dragon 1.8 |
Posted By: Heimdallalso
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 3:11pm
 ------------- NEXY Lissom st 85g fh/ Andro Impuls Speed max bh/ Palio Flying Dragon 1.8 |
Posted By: Skyline
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 3:20pm
| The topsheet of this rubber reminds me a bit of the Roxon and Platin topsheet's more grainy than older tensors. I'm currently using the Tibhar Nimbus Vip, and I'm not really satisfied about'it's durability. Do you think this Blitz rubbers is a good replacement? It should be suitable for close to the table smashes and blocks. |
Posted By: nathanso
Date Posted: 05/23/2010 at 5:54pm
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Blitz ($33.50) and Macro ERA (now $30) are finally in stock at www.ttarmory.com! I should receive my order this coming week. :) ------------- BBC, SP, LP |
Posted By: bumpernets19
Date Posted: 05/24/2010 at 2:03am
------------- Rating: 1232 Xiom Zetro Quad Hurricane 3 FH Hexer + BH |
Posted By: Skyline
Date Posted: 05/24/2010 at 4:42pm
| I'm surprised that there is no excitement about these new rubbers. |
Posted By: JimT
Date Posted: 05/24/2010 at 4:57pm
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Oh man... I have just ordered two 47.5 MAX PME from ttnpp.com - so I will have to wait until more info on BLITZcomes along and until I play those two into the ground. My inner EJ wants to buy but my cooler new identity wants to concentrate more on my game. But count me in for the future testing! ------------- Single Ply Hinoki Club, Founding Member Say "no!" to expensive table tennis equipment. Please... |
Posted By: pushchop
Date Posted: 05/24/2010 at 5:12pm
I'm excited! Nice review Heimdallalso! Somebody hurry up and compare to Tenergy already. EJ's want to know how it compares with T05 in terms of speed, throw angle, control, the gory details! |
Posted By: addoydude
Date Posted: 05/24/2010 at 9:11pm
| i have macro eras 42.5. can you pls compare blitz 42.5 versus macro era, in terms on control for the short game? which one is less bouncy and more controllable? |
Posted By: ThaiLe
Date Posted: 05/24/2010 at 9:14pm
I don't think Blitz comes with 42.5deg. It said 47.5deg in 2.2mm thickness.
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