|
|
|
Better Than Michael Maze Blade? |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
nguy0138 
Member 
Joined: 01/04/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Better Than Michael Maze Blade?Posted: 05/10/2008 at 1:35am |
|
I've been playing with this blade for about 5 years. I like this blade a lot, and there is nothing wrong with it. But, it's about time to treat myself a new blade besides this baby. Any suggestion for better blade than Michael Maze in term of speed and control? Thanks in advance.
BTW, I am an offensive player and my USA rating is around 1900. |
|
 |
|
| Sponsored Links | |
|
|
|
tdragon
Platinum Member 
Joined: 01/26/2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2060 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/10/2008 at 1:40am |
|
If you used to with Michael Maze, then you must love the soft feeling of Nittaku Violin or Acoustic. Xiom Stradivarius or Andro Kinetic Carbo-Aramid could be good as well. I have gotten rid of my Michael Maze after getting those blades. |
|
|
|
|
Jolan
Gold Member 
Joined: 01/14/2005 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 1299 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/10/2008 at 4:38am |
I somehow agree with you about acoustic, it's mid-soft (mid solid as well, actually it's mid-everything except plain happiness). But, excuse me, Violin felt to me everything but soft feeling. It's a very rigid all +/off - blocker/counter blade. Unless you put some extra/max soft mushy rubbers on it, you'll be far from what he had before (M.Maze, fast arylate/carbon/limba). Acoustic is good choice comming from Maze if you are looking for a good woodie feel. Speed is comparable and Limba outer plies will look familiar to you. I heard (didn't try it myself) that Jun Mizutani is an upgraded version of Maze. Maybe somebody can confirm this.
|
|
|
Joola Wyzaryz Freeze
Vega pro 2.0mm Vega intro 2.0mm Blade collection : https://photos.app.goo.gl/PrgCu5ib5RnhVXTn9 |
|
|
|
|
Schlager
Platinum Member
Joined: 05/16/2005 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 2086 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/10/2008 at 5:40am |
|
I would definitively go with the Butterfly Jun Mizutani, if you don't want a blade that's too different from the Maze..
|
|
|
Blade: Butterfly M. Maze Off ST
Rubbers: Bluefire M2 2.0 |
|
|
|
|
peter79
Premier Member 
Joined: 07/05/2006 Location: Indonesia Status: Offline Points: 3393 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/10/2008 at 10:39am |
|
Well I have Violin, Acoustic, Mizutani and Maze. Mizutani is harder than Maze, has more woody feel, and faster. Violin is harder than Acoustic. If you choose Violin then you must buy softer rubber like Sriver FX, but if you choose Acoustic then you must use harder rubber either Sriver El or Sriver L. Acoustic has more crips feel while Violin has more mild/solid feel. Violin has more woody feel, harder, speed abit slower.
In my opinion, I like Acoustic/violin better than Mizutani/Maze. It's because of the feedback matter. If my stroke is not properly done or my stoke is properly done I can feel the difference with Acoustic/Violin. While if I play with Mizutani/Maze I can't tell the difference because of less vibration. Violin or Acoustic is better than Mizutani, why don't you try one of them? Violin is for soft rubbers to Mid soft rubber Acoustic is for mid soft rubber to hard rubber |
|
|
Andro Wanokiwami AO Offensive 83 gr
H3 National Orange 40 deg 2.2 Baracuda Max 182 Gr |
|
|
|
|
Kolev
Gold Member
Joined: 10/04/2004 Location: Belgium Status: Offline Points: 1529 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 6:36am |
|
I would say that after 5 years playing with the same blade it will be very difficult to find a better replacement. You probably may have a gain in speed, but control..........? I doubt...Or just control, but then you may lack your previuos speed...Why not just changing the rubbers?
|
|
|
Hallmark Carbon Extreme (x3)
FH: D05/G1/RX BH: Z2/D64/Ω7Pro |
|
|
|
|
phantagarow
Super Member 
Joined: 04/01/2008 Status: Offline Points: 162 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 12:05pm |
|
If I understood you correctly, you would like to try new blades. If you have the resources, then try Nittaku acoustic, Violin; Butterfly MJ, Photino and Amultart.
If you don't like them, you can sell them here anyway. |
|
|
|
|
zeroman
Member
Joined: 08/03/2004 Location: US Status: Offline Points: 16 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 12:10pm |
|
Talk to Cole and try the Galaxy T8. It's fast and very high quality. I don't think you'll have control issue with it. Just 30US
|
|
|
|
|
nguy0138
Member
Joined: 01/04/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 12:37pm |
|
Since more member suggested the Violin or Acoustic, I will try one of these.
and this is a good setup, right? |
|
|
|
|
peter79
Premier Member
Joined: 07/05/2006 Location: Indonesia Status: Offline Points: 3393 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 1:17pm |
|
What rubber do you use previously nguy0138
?
|
|
|
Andro Wanokiwami AO Offensive 83 gr
H3 National Orange 40 deg 2.2 Baracuda Max 182 Gr |
|
|
|
|
JimT
Premier Member
Joined: 10/26/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 14602 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 2:22pm |
T7 would be closer to Maze I think - in any case Cole doesn't have T-8 right now, his website says "out of stock". If the idea is to get something faster but with comparable control and flex, then you could with T-4... or perhaps even W-1 (more expensive, though) |
|
|
Single Ply Hinoki Club, Founding Member
Say "no!" to expensive table tennis equipment. Please... |
|
|
|
|
nguy0138
Member
Joined: 01/04/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 2:38pm |
Currently, on the FH, I use different rubbers (2.0/2.1mm) such as Sriver G2 FX, Torpedo, HamondPro, Bryce, (still searching for a right rubber). On the BH is Solcion 2.1, and I like this on the BH. |
|
|
|
|
cole_ely
Premier Member
Joined: 03/16/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6899 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 2:41pm |
|
I have a galaxy order that should be here any day.
|
|
|
Wavestone St with Illumina 1.9r, defender1.7b
Please let me know if I can be of assistance. |
|
|
|
|
pongcrazy
Gold Member
Joined: 07/07/2007 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 1055 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05/13/2008 at 3:05pm |
Does the order include any ball tubes by chance???
 pongcrazy
|
|
|
Viscaria, H3 Neo, Coppa X1 Gold
7p2a-7t, TG2 Neo, Acuda S2 |
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
Tweet
|
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
MyTableTennis.NET is the trading name of Alex Table Tennis Ltd. |
Topic Options
tdragon wrote: