More equipment advice needed...

Greetings...

I have recently joined my University's TT team, and have been playing recreationally in the Uni. I am currently using a Butterfly Secretin (All), with Mark V (old) on FH and Sriver-D13 (S) on BH. The rubbers are almost dead (especially the Sriver), so I decided to get some new equipment.

At first I thought I'd go with a speedier setup (Korber+Sriver EL), but I've noticed that I lack control in my game, while my speed seems more than adequate. In fact, too many of my balls go wide.

I also don't have a "killer instinct" and like to play a partially defensive and controlled game (especially on BH) with topspin and smash (I'm pretty good at that) attacks when opportunity presents itself. So I've decided to go for a Maximum control setup. From what I've seen and read on the internet, I've come to the following conclusion... I have some questions about it and would appreciate any input you might have:

Blade: Donic Defplay Senso - it seems to be suited for both defensive and AR offensive play. Should give me good topspin options. I considered going with Donic Appelgren Allplay Senso V2 - but I'm worried that it might be too small and perhasp too fast...What do you think?

FH: BTY Tackiness-Chop.

BH: Donic Slive 40 (1.5mm).

Questions:

1. What thickness should I choose for my FH? I need optimum spin and control. Speed for smashes I can generate myself. Should I go with 1.5 or 1.7mm?

2. Should I go for another rubber, like Donic Quattro (Medium or Soft)?

3. Should I wait and go for Tackiness-Chop II? It is supposed to be speedier, but will it cost me in control?

Any input would be greatly appreciated, and I REALLY need to get my equipment within the next two weeks...

Regards,

Dani

BTY Kong Ling Hui

Sriver FX both sides

Would you consider selling your secretin blade ?
Matthew

wilkinru wrote: I was going to mention that rubbers made post-glue ban are worth trying out... and then I noticed this thread was from 2006!

Your blade and rubbers are so old they belong in the Smithsonian. 25 years old! Better to store your old racket and get new. Get any good quality ALL+ all wood blade with Sriver/Mark v/ Vario or even try a mild tensor rubber like Yasaka Extend. Most important aspect is try and get coaching.