Which blade is better for defence? any feedback?

Hey! I'm a modern defensive player and I'm looking for a fairly priced defensive blade. The pro from "Ping-pong.com" suggested that I'd get the STIGA Tube Defensive WRB and I was just wondering if anyone would be able to post some feedback on this blade.

I really didn't like the Tube Defence.. I felt it was too slow/soft/flexy to loop with.. Also I don't like my blades too flexy when chopping, I feel I loose control that way..

Go with the BIG BOY . . . Dr. Neubauer Special! Well, probably not, but it's a cool blade for pushing and blocking with long pips.

Hmm... The BTY Joo blade is my #1 choice, however, price is a factor for me, since I'm just playing in a club once a week. Thus, which of the recommended blades would best match the Joo Se Hyuk, but at a lower price?

My father use Joola Chen Weixing, and he is telling that its great. But best table tennis defensive blade for him is Butterfly Defence II

What about the Matsush*ta Pro (non special). Is that any good? has anyone tried it?

Hmm... I read some bad reviews on the LKT Toxic series blades. I heard that they're too slow. So, I think I'm either going to get the  andro Fibercomp DEF or the BTY Defence II, since they're around the same price. Any last suggestions? Here are some links to their descriptions:

liondefence wrote: Hmm... I read some bad reviews on the LKT Toxic series blades. I heard�that they're too slow. So,�I think�I'm either going to�get the��andro Fibercomp DEF or the BTY Defence II, since they're around the same price. Any last suggestions? Here are some links to their descriptions: � http://www.presports.com/andro-fibercomp-def-blade-def-p-885.html � http://www.presports.com/butterfly-defence-ii-blade-def-p-827.html � �

the Def II most certainly has offensive potential--i used to own one! it is popularly believed that chen weixing uses (used?) this blade. i've only had a few fits with the fibercomp, but i find that the def 2 has a better "feel" and is just as fast if not slightly faster.

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Hmm... 5jd33. So would you go for the Joola Chen or the BTY DEF II? In terms of speed.

how much experience do you have, lion, in terms of defending and chopping.  the def II isn't exactly slow, more of an off- speed like the violin/vionello blades.  It has great feel with the willow wood, but it is a pretty fast blade so you must have very good chopping technique.  It is also kind of heavy (95g).  I would say the def II is similar speed (Maybe a little bit slower) than the Joo.  If you have a very good bh chop technique and want to attack with the fh like chen, def II is very nice.

The Chen is much slower, probably all- or def+ speedwise.  it chops very nice, but is a little slow for counterlooping for outright winners.  It is lighter, around 85g, but the head is very large, so the rubbers weigh more.

You might want to consider the Matsush!ta Pro (Not special).  it is a very nice feeling blade, speedwise about ALL.  If has enough oomph to attack, too.  The handle is kind of tiny, though.

that is a good choice.  iruiru has a good price, too.  other than the weight (because I am such a weakling), I loved the def II.  The ball feeling was on par with the Vionello, which is saying something!

the toxic 5 is a nice blade.  dont expect to be able to counterloop winners with it, but you certainly can counterloop with control.  it chops very nice with a low pitched "thonk" sound, very much like the old Hocks.  it is worth the 22 bucks just because it is something different.  is it good for the modern defence style?  yes, if your fh is based on counterlooping with control and spin.  no, if you rely on a very aggressive fh to hit winners with.


the toxic 3 is also nice, but you really cant do much of any attack other than the rare pick hit.

Anyone else tried a Valor here?