To Make Blade Head Heavy

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 fatt wrote:

dear peter79, 

one day I asked Fan Yiyong (Chinese Junior #1 20 years ago and #1 in US right now --> look http://dnn.yiyongfan.com ) if he prefers  the cennter of gravity of the paddle being toward the head (head heavy) or the handle (seems lighter). He answered "I prefer balance". I thought I did not asked my question right so I tried again asking what's better for him (another way) and he just said "...balance".

Reminder:
Looping like a mad(wo)man? head heavy is better
short game? control? placement? handle heavy is better

Fan Yiyong is #1 is US and was Junior #1 in China when he was a teen and he prefers balance. 

That should tells us a bit about what's best in a paddle. 

He just wants BOTH...and that means no head heavy; no handle heavy. Just...balance.

That's true, I agree with your advice 
Since I get used to play with 185 gr setup, suddenly changed to my borko setup which is only 172 gr, I feel difficult to loop underspin ball.
My timing is too fast due to lighter setup which cause my arm speed move faster before the ball bounce .
Yeah maybe I'll try to play with it for several weeks without changing with heavier setup.
My Borko 5 ply is light, but fast and springy. I'm used to play with Acoustic which is not to fast. Not only difference in weight but characteristic also.
I'll start playing with it and see whether it's suitable for my playing style or not. If not, just store it as an antique blades .