Violin: gold plate vs. black-plate

does paddle palace have one with what appears to be a L-sized handle?

tak9.com clearly has two different ones

One says 'thuk' or thick - and in the description says thicker grip/etc.
and this one has gold-emblem.  This one is priced slightly higher.
The other (lower-priced) one doesn't show the handle-bottom, so it's
hard to tell.

sunilid wrote: tak9.com clearly has two different onesOne says 'thuk' or thick - and in the description says thicker grip/etc.and this one has gold-emblem.� This one is priced slightly higher.The other (lower-priced) one doesn't show the handle-bottom, so it'shard to tell.

Peter79 has the newer one in his arsenal.This updated blade is priced ar 215$ or somethin'//I don't remember,but I also tried to order me one from Iruiru.That was the price they quoted about a month ago..

I saw the acoustic ST photos in OOAK with gold plated. It's not L-sized but it seems a bit bigger than the old version.

What is the weight you're looking for? 

I increased the handle's circumference by adding the soft grip tape.it helps to hold the blade better and makes it very comfortable fit in my hand where there is a neck ..

tdragon,sy 1975(or something like that,sorry),tommy zai-you have to talk to them.i would shoot tommy a message

I'm not looking for L-sized.  I'd like to get the original/thinner handle
in ~84gms, and tak9.com has it only in 81gms.

peter79 wrote: sunilid wrote: 83-84 gms. There's Violin FL L-sized 82 gr and ST L-sized 84 gr at tak9.

sunilid wrote: I'm not looking for L-sized.  I'd like to get the original/thinner handle in ~84gms, and tak9.com has it only in 81gms. peter79 wrote: sunilid wrote: 83-84 gms. There's Violin FL L-sized 82 gr and ST L-sized 84 gr at tak9.

If you like a more balanced blade, not head heavy, L-sized is a better option.
I use chinese rubber on FH and 45 gr tensor on BH. It doesn't feel head heavy.
If you use light japanese rubber, than the normal handle is not too head heavy.

There's another online store from Japan where you could try:
http://www.tt-japan.net
Also http://www.presports.com has Violin, but only the FL handle.

Thot wrote: There's another online store from Japan where you could try: http://www.tt-japan.net Also http://www.presports.com has Violin, but only the FL handle.

Thanks Thot, I knew about presports.   But will check out tt-japan.

http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30014

In the post above, peter79 shows that Violin FL "L-size" handle measures
32.5mm x 24mm.     Note, this one clearly says L-size on blade face.

I have a Violin from Iruiru (purchased a few months back) that
does NOT say L-size on blade face, and the handle measurements
are exactly 32.5mm x 24mm.   Just a heads-up!
Note, Iruiru confirmed to me last night they don't carry L-sized Violins,
but you may end up getting one that is

I checked the measurements on my original Violin (whose handle is now
broken),  and its measurements are 32mm x 22mm. 

holda wrote: sunilid wrote: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30014In the post above, peter79 shows that Violin FL "L-size" handle measures32.5mm x 24mm.     Note, this one clearly says L-size on blade face.I have a Violin from Iruiru (purchased a few months back) thatdoes NOT say L-size on blade face, and the handle measurementsare exactly 32.5mm x 24mm.   Just a heads-up!Note, Iruiru confirmed to me last night they don't carry L-sized Violins,but you may end up getting one that is I checked the measurements on my original Violin (whose handle is nowbroken),  and its measurements are 32mm x 22mm.  oh,that is nice to know.but that contradicts that what i was told by the iruiru 's tuff..they said if i wanted an L-sized Violin then it would be a customized blade,so special order,special price..

Yes, they told me as well that all the Violins they have are not L-sized !
But, if I measure the handle of one I purchased from them
several months ago, it matches exactly what peter79 shows in his post,
32.5x24mm.

 

I have 1 with a straight handle and I bought it from Tommy Zai.It is an 81 gr.blade.It was sealed gently by Tommy Zai and I removed most of the sealer.I can show the blade to you after I get home.I may be able to post pics tomorrow.The blade is nice,but I prefer just a bit heavier..

I'm only looking for FL handle though.