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    Posted: 12/05/2011 at 3:21am
I find that Andro's blades are not that popular compared to those of Stiga nor Donic (let alone Butterfly).

Actually, I think Andro is the trend starter.  I remember when Andro introduced its Core Cell series, then Donic followed with Epox, TSP with Blazze, and Tibhar with Sensitec.

Later on Andro introduced the Temper Tech series, and Donic answered with Burn series, BTY with T-Tec and Tibhar with Flame.  I believe that all of them are made in China (as most, if not all, Andro blades).

What I find Andro pretty unique is that their blades are mostly nearly stiff to stiff, especially for the All and All+ blades.  Most All and All+ blades are usually soft and flexy.  But my Andro Kinetic All+ and C.Suss Hinoki All+ are quite stiff, so that they have larger sweet spot and good for blocking, compared to the soft and flexy blades (in the same speed range) out there.  So I guess if you are a beginner and not that precise in executing shots, I believe Andro All/All+ are the logical choice.

So, is Andro popular? (at least in Germany or in Europe??)

I don't say I am a die hard fan of Andro.  These are just my little observation.

Are there any of you out there that think Andro has good selection of blades?  I can only remember Patrick1v as a member here.


Edited by doraemon - 12/05/2011 at 3:22am
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Their heads are supersmall. No one likes microcephals.
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Originally posted by Imago Imago wrote:


Their heads are supersmall. No one likes microcephals.


i love small blades, that's why i like tibhar rapid carbon

Edited by mrdoodzki - 12/05/2011 at 4:07am
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Talk about trend starter.

Stiga is the one with its 5- and 7-ply all-wood structure.  A number of Yasaka blades are outsourced from Stiga.  Stiga possesses perhaps the best peeling and gluing technology in the world.

Butterfly is the one with all its jpen and composite blades.

Anyway, the logic goes like this.  For penhold blades, go for Yasaka first then Stiga for all-wood, if you want composite in a penhold, just switch to shakehand.  For shakehand blades, go for Stiga for all-wood or Butterfly for composite first then other brands. For Jpen, go for Butterfly first, then Xiom, then Darker, then Nittaku...etc.

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I like Andro !
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I don't think Andro is the trend setter. imho none of those trends become popular.

I guess Andro, Donic, Tibhar, TSP all use same the Chinese supplier for blades. Supplier intrduces a new technology and all those brands buy blades with that tech, designed according to their needs.

Andro is one of the least popular brands in my country. (especially for blades)
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Andro Donic and Tibhar are for the most part resellers and get rubbers and blades from the same places but TSP is Japanese and have their own blades and rubbers. TSP also have a European section that has sourced blades from Europe but the main line is Japanese :9
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TSP, Nittaku and Juic are all Japan based but do also supply from China.
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I like Andro's cutting edge styling of blades and the sound they make on contact. Personally, I couldn't get used to the feeling and the prices are a bit steep.
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One thing I don't like about Andro is they make a blade and after a while, they'll stop making it or they'll make a completely different version of it.  Example: Kinetic CF Light.  If you like a particular Andro blade, better buy at least three.
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Old andro blades were not bad like super core series.. kinetic were suck (what i hore).
The new series just sucks hard, box feeling and u hit a ball like with a 1ply wood from forest;p.

But I saw few players that were playing at rly good lvl with andro blades, sooo everything is possible and equipment is not all. Or maybe they produce good blades and bad ones, like butterfly eu and jp.

And btw, andro blades are rly ok compared to rubbers...
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Originally posted by zeio zeio wrote:



Stiga is the one with its 5- and 7-ply all-wood structure.  A number of Yasaka blades are outsourced from Stiga.  Stiga possesses perhaps the best peeling and gluing technology in the world.


Just to clear something up. Stiga does not make blades for Yasaka.

It was true 40 years ago, but stopped being true when Stiga sold their factory in Tranas Sweden and built a new "modern factory" that all current Stigas are produced in.

Woodhouse AB owns the factory in Tranas. They produce blades for made in Sweden blades for Avalalox/AVX, Donic, Yasaka, etc.

Likely, Avalox BT 550/770 series are produces at Tranas, while the current P500/P700 are still made by Stiga (look at the fit and finish of those blades side by side)

This is part of the reason why Old Stiga and New Stiga blades have a different feel, and the QC on older Stiga was better. Part of that reason can be found in the employees at the Tranas factory.

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My primary blade is a Andro Temper Tech Off- blade with moon rubbers. I like it. It has a different sound and feel but so far it's working for me.
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Originally posted by Toprank Toprank wrote:

My primary blade is a Andro Temper Tech Off- blade with moon rubbers. I like it. It has a different sound and feel but so far it's working for me.

is it light as advertised in the catalog?
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Originally posted by bbkon bbkon wrote:

Originally posted by Toprank Toprank wrote:

My primary blade is a Andro Temper Tech Off- blade with moon rubbers. I like it. It has a different sound and feel but so far it's working for me.

is it light as advertised in the catalog?
 
Yeah, I think mine was 80g. The whole set-up with rubbers weighs 165 grams.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote vvu.tee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12/05/2011 at 3:17pm
most andro blades are made by sunflex, some by sanwei and some in narvas, estonia (where also most euro korbels and primoracs are made)

by the way, the shape of andro blades is very good for the modern dynamic game and IMHO their quality control is excellent. design may be  a little gaudy, but finish and quality are top notch. 


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For a while there andro blades were quite popular...there was a lot of internet buzz about the ones with sand (ok silicon) in the handle.  The ones I tried were prettynice.
 
I don't read much about them anymore.
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i actually like some of their blades and i think they are pretty good but not as good as butterfly.... but andro blades are reasonable and are not really expensive
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I know this threat is old and my very few posts are all about Andro Temper Tech Off (i read more than i write :-)). But, sorry,  i have to say it again, TTO is sooooooo good.
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Try the Treiber series.... Surprisingly good for me.
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