Borko Blade

I have one and it is not identical to any blade that I've played with but the best ever.  It is 74grams, composed of maple/walnut/balsa and is well-balanced, solid, and has absolute control.  "Usually" with light blades I'd have to make extra effort when balls are driven and flat hit very hard but this blade just sends everything back.  I have played with many from DHS, STIGA, Butterfly, JUIC, etc and this is the best.

I'm also very fortunate because he's local and I can discuss the creation process with him.  Some of the other players that he has made blades for have other blades as backup and his as their primary like me.

In the end it is all trial and error, hours of practice, and knowing your style of play.  I like experimenting and I play with his blade and tried the others so I'd say try one also.

Yes.  I have one.   You should send him an email with your requests so that he may respond accordingly.

I also have a Primorac Carbon that was my primary blade until I received the offensive blade from Borko. 

Sorry for getting back but I joined instead of having my friend speak for me. 

Very interesting, can you please inform me the following:
- When did you buy this blade?  It was one of his test blades and it was a gift(yes I'm very lucky).
- What did you discuss in creating the blade?  The blade composition, gluing of the woods, wood characteristics, etc.
- I don't understand what do you mean by trial and error?  I use the same rubber on different blades and vice versa to see which best suits me.
- Do you play shake hand or penhold (C or J-pen?)?  Shakehand(Shaolin Style)

JO

He is Yugoslavian right?

aeoliah
 

Once it's varnished the characteristics will change.  It depends on the type of varnish but regardless it tends to make the plades heavier, more solid, yet protects it somewhat.

Regarding the fit and finish: that can happen with almost any thing you buy and I undestand.  I've had that experience with Banda, Stiga, etcetera.

All of the blades that he's made for offensive players are fast and solid; don't let the light weight confuse you.  The type of wood, its' thickness, direction of the plies, the gluing process, etc make the blade.

I have a faster version of the 1st blade but it is too fast for me (it has less dwell time) but I'm going to try it with what sheets I play with normally versus this sticky stuff.

let me know what you think about the racket once it's refinished and you've tried all of your techniques.

I bought a Borko blade a month ago and it's the best blade I've ever had.  I've been playing for 26 years and have been carbonized these last ten.  My game has improved so much.  I was always the "offense" kind of player and relied on speed a lot to win.  This blade was like a re-birth of my game-play.  My blocks, pushes, drives, and loops are much more accurate and consistent.  He was right about "power means nothing without control".

Best blade.  It looks like S**T, but plays like no other.

You know I'm not even sure.  I've been using Schlager carbon prior to this and it's a lot lighter so my guess is around 75-80.  At least that's what I told him when he asked me about the weight prior to making the blade. 

You will be really happy with this blade.  Nothing even comes close to the feel and power combination it has.  I've used a lot of blades through the years from hyped up carbon to true and proven woods.  This blade is deceptive because you think it's slow when you push (which makes your drop shops almost perfect), but with a little oomph! Your loops and smashes are blazing as if you're using a Kreanga carbon blade.

Who cares about blade looks when you play like a bad ass right :)