Ma Lin Carbon pen

I think most of the blade will feel ok to hold if you shave it. When I change from single ply hinoki 9 mm (I have Cypress R and Darker Speed 90) to Violin, I feel more comfortable because it is noteably thinner.
Between Speed 90 and Cypress, Speed 90 is nicer to hold (I think it is due to the shape).
If you have the chance, it is better to borrow the blade you intend to buy and try it before you decide. I bought Darker 7P2A Carbon, thinking that it is fast (because of the carbon), but in fact it is slow. If I knew it from the start, I wouldn't have bought it.
If you want a fast blade, try Schlager Carbon X-CS. I have one and I like the speed, but it is a bit heavy (92 grams without rubber) and the size is slightly bigger than normal in the area near the handle. You can find this blade at iruiru.com . This blade is a limited edition.

Chinamike, I did not give my opinion about Ma Lin Carbon because I have never tried it, but I like to share my experience when I bought a blade without trying it first, and in the end I am not satisfied with it.

Okay, so I used the Ma Lin for the first time tonight and I LOVED it. But before I give my review of the blade I just want to make some things know beforehand. Keep in mind that I've only used one set up (stiga energy wood w/ markv (fh) and mendo energy (bh)) really and am not experienced enough with varying blades to give you a very detailed critique. So, with that said I say that the Ma Lin is definately faster than my energy wood and I found looping to be very nice. When I loop I get a better feel for the ball than the energy wood which is very important for me. Eventhough the speed of the blade is fast, it has surprisingly good touch for the short game. I think these characteristics of the blade suit my style nicely (close to table, looping attacker). Lastly, I LOVE the sound that is made on contact. It has that snappy, clicking sounds that, I guess, is typical for a carbon blade. Those are my first impressions of the blade. If you have any questions let me know.

I just bought a new Ma Lin Carbon blade as well, and I have Friendship 729-2 fh, and globe 999 on bh (not speed glued). With the current setup it doesn't feel nowhere as fast as my current blade Avalox 700 (Mark V M2 fh, Globe 999 bh); but the control is very good and it's seems better for looping closeup and lot of control. The blade at least for me doesn't feel that hard.

As for the RPB, this blade provides a lot of control and rpb is easy to execute with it (it has shart edges btw). My impression is (that is w/o speed glue) to obtain a good loop one would really have to swing this racket to get speed.

Hehe, Chinamike we are the same. I only do RPB in loop against loop duels becuse it is so darn fun to do(with sidespin) and it is fun to do a Ma Lin flip with it. And about the close to table thing, i stand close, To close. Any ideas to work ghis of

I have not tried them yet. Maybe tommorow.

The reason i do not want to play with new era is beacuse the Built in glue effect, i dont want to play newglued.

I have tried it today, and i tell you that this racket does not feel good in the beginning before you playr with it(swinging in the air). But when i play with it feels really nice. Even if it is heavy. I playd with Daweis sprungfeder g3 a4 on forehand 2,2 and DHS Dipper on Backhand 2,0.