TBS vs TB ALC
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Topic: TBS vs TB ALC
Posted By: keven702
Subject: TBS vs TB ALC
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 5:47pm
| Hi I was wondering if there is a big difference between these 2? I heard that Timo Boll said these 2 blades are very similar thats why he switch over after the glue-ban |
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Posted By: speaquinox
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 5:57pm
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just use the search function http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23335&KW=alc |
Posted By: jt99sf
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 6:40pm
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I have both, the TB ALC is softer and made for looping. The TBS is faster but still has control.
jl -------------  Photino/Super Viscaria : H3 (FH)/Dr N pips(BH)林德成 HardBat:Hock 3-Ply /Dr Evil |
Posted By: tiehwen
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 10:09pm
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jt99sf wrote:Posted By: Carryboy
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 10:33pm
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Entirely different blades. Use the search function as there are a lot of topics comparing both.
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Posted By: keven702
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 10:38pm
some reason my search function don't work idk why. always error msg |
Posted By: Carryboy
Date Posted: 07/01/2009 at 10:53pm
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Try typing "timo boll spirit" or "timo boll alc" Sometimes the search function can be a pain.
------------- Spin Master Carbo Power (Stefan Elsner Custom) Donic Acuda S1 Max Donic Acuda P1 Blue Max |
Posted By: IAmI
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 2:36am
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Tried both (TBS 87g, ALC 86g, both ST handle). Found no discernable difference. Kept TBS.
I seriously think they're identical blades. Just my $0.02 ------------- IFZLC FH T05 2.1mm BH O4a max |
Posted By: tiehwen
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 1:39pm
For me personally, TBS w/average Euro/Japn. rubbers combo is just good enuf...
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Posted By: LOOPMEISTER
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 2:01pm
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I had both and they were similar. With the one's I had the ALC was a bit more flexible and faster, the TBS was slightly stiffer and slower. But it doesn't surprise me that people might have a different experience. They are that close.
I will buy another one of the two in the future, but with a ST handle! |
Posted By: tiehwen
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 2:15pm
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in my case, if money is NOT the issue i'd get 1 w/Anatomic handle, same weight just 2 see how it's compared w/normal TBS.
yeah...whether it's BEST, Most suitable, Highest Quality, Impeccable wrkmanship, Comfy or not...these r ALL very subjective terms. What/which attribute(s) is/are to one person dun necessarily mean/apply to others.
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Posted By: Carryboy
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 2:58pm
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I agree tiehwen, I like the TB ALC, good feel, control and fast. By any stretch of the imagination a great blade. But for me I prefer th TBS as it just suits my type of play and it has a feel that I really like. For other people the TB ALC would be the better blade that suits them. That is what makes this game so great, all the choices in equipment out there. ------------- Spin Master Carbo Power (Stefan Elsner Custom) Donic Acuda S1 Max Donic Acuda P1 Blue Max |
Posted By: jt99sf
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 3:08pm
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Yes, all 3 of them...2 TBS's and 1 ALC.
I think the ALC is closer to the TB Spark in terms of the softer feel.
so far, 36 in the garage.
 jl ------------- Photino/Super Viscaria : H3 (FH)/Dr N pips(BH)林德成 HardBat:Hock 3-Ply /Dr Evil |
Posted By: Carryboy
Date Posted: 07/02/2009 at 3:28pm
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So far I have not sold my TB ALC as yet. I am going to pull it out and try it again this evening. To me the ALC reminded me of the Viscaria but not as soft in feeling. All of this is quite subjective as everyone will have different views on this blade. ------------- Spin Master Carbo Power (Stefan Elsner Custom) Donic Acuda S1 Max Donic Acuda P1 Blue Max |
Posted By: Carryboy
Date Posted: 07/09/2009 at 3:14pm
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I sold my TB ALC last week. The guy who I sold it to had put Haifu blue whale II Factory tuned on FH and Dest F1 BH. I took a knock with it and WOW!!!! I was totally blown away. Control, touch, blazingly fast and spinny. A very, very playable blade. With the right combination of rubbers this is an awesome blade. (I feel a little depressed right now).
I still maintain it feels different to the TBS. Also with this rubber combination the vibration was much less or maybe I did not notice, I was having way too much fun playing with it.
I feel I may buy another one soon  ------------- Spin Master Carbo Power (Stefan Elsner Custom) Donic Acuda S1 Max Donic Acuda P1 Blue Max |