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Nexy
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Thank you for all the nice writings.
I hope this reviews can be helpful for all the people who are interested in Dexter.
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Every one is welcome, and please criticise the site, and I can make it better.
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Peter C
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Thanks Jim T
I agree with JCDI, that the Color and Dexter are for different players. When I first looked at the blades on the Tak9.com website, it was the Dexter that piqued my interest the most and having played with it using the same rubbers, I'd used for testing the Oscar and Color; has shown my initial instincts were on the right lines. Reading the reviews we've posted has been an interesting exercise and in a way, it's helped reveal some details of how we play our natural game and what we look for in a blade. Whilst you have no problems playing with the Dexter, Color or Oscar; the video clip you posted, left me thinking the Color was probably the better choice for your natural game. I also get the feeling that Schlager, JCDI and I; probalby have the same kind of game, that is more suited to using a blade like the Dexter and it wouldn't surprise if they liked the Clipper Wood, as much as I do, too. Although in one respect I could be different, as I'm a left handed player. One review I'm really looking for to reading; will be APW46's review of the Ikarus, as it's different to any blade i've used. |
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JimT
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Good review, and good luck with "sticking with one setup"
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Peter C
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Nexy Dexter
Construction : It�s a well built 5 ply design, about the same thickness as a modern Clipper Wood; i.e. 6.8 mm. The woods used in it's construction are a thick Ayous core, Spruce inner pies and Kiso Hinoki outer plies. The straight handle can be described as colourful and more importantly, it�s comfortable in the hand. One change I made before playing with it, was smoothing off the shoulders, with sandpaper; as that�s a modification I�ve done on my Clipper Woods and Mazunovs, too.
Balance : The balance is slightly head heavy; i.e., similar to the Clipper Wood in that respect and whilst it�s not as well balanced as the Color; it�s ideally balanced for loopers, who like playing with an offensive blade.
Speed : Around the same speed, as the Clipper Wood, Persson Powerplay Senso V1 and Mazunov.
What I like about the Dexter, is it�s linear, predictable and allows you to concentrate on playing your game, without drawing attention to itself. Much in the same way as any good 5 ply blade does.
Short game: Bouncier in the the short game, than the Oscar and Color, but also something I was already used to, having played a lot with a Clipper Wood. As such, the Dexter is the Nexy blade I felt most comfortable playing with from the word go. Flicking short balls with H3 Neo works fine and pushes have good backspin.
Serving: Like
the Clipper Wood, it can keep serves low and I don't have a problem
getting good spin on serves either. Smash: Whilst
I don't have any problems smashing effectively with this blade; I'm
more likely to do a loop kill, as that is an even more effective way
of winning points with this blade.
This is where this blade shines. I initially tested the Dexter with 2.15m H3 Neo and liked the match up. No problems generating good topspin and sidespin on forehand loops. Loop kills down the line were also easier, than when using the same rubber on the Oscar and Color. 2mm Demian was fine for backhand looping on the blade, as the rubber seems suited for looping on that wing; but I wasn't so impressed with its performance on the forehand; where it generated less sidespin on my loops, than I usually have; making them easier for opponents to return. At present I have 2.2mm 39% H3 Neo on the Dexter and that's a better match, than the thinner 2.15mm H3 Neo, previously on the blade. A good looping combination. Compared to the Color; the Dexter is the better looping blade because it can match the Color for looping at the top of the bounce; whilst outperforming it when looping from mid-distance and looping after the bounce too. It's also easier to generate spin on loops with 2.2mm H3 Neo on the Dexter, than the Oscar too. As such, I consider it a better looping blade than the Oscar too, although I suspect others will disagree with me on that point.
Final comments : I would describe the Dexter as a blade that feels and plays closer to my 87 gram Clipper Wood, than my 90 gram Clipper; i.e. it doesn't feel as solid, but is easier to control in the short game. It�s not the kind of blade I would recommend to allround/offensive players who prefer a slower blade, which they find easier to control; but it will be a viable choice for allround/offensive players, who already have the skills to handle a fast blade properly.. Like the Oscar, this blade is better suited to players who already have a decent short game and are able to loop consistently. My training partner asked me yesterday, �when are you going to stop testing and settle down to one set up? I think you should stop and stick to that bat (whilst pointing to the Dexter, with 2.2mm H3 Neo), as that's the one that suits your game the best.� He's got a point and I'll probably follow that advice once I've finished testing. |
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JimT
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Yes, Nexy.com seems to be more or less operational! well done, Mr. Moon!
Some items - accessories, bags, shirts, and non-Nexy items - are missing but you can buy Nexy blades there! |
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Well, you paid for the rush delivery I guess... |
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Anton Chigurh
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I emailed Mr. Moon directly and paid via Paypal. Mr. Moon was very cordial and of course I love the blade. I only have two complaints:
1) After I ordered and paid for the blade, I never heard another word. I ended up inquiring about the shipping status to Mr. Moon just one day before I received it. Based on witnessing his interactions here on the forum and in our emails, I didn't think he ripped me off or anything, but others who haven't established at least some trust might've been less at ease. In short, I guess I'm suggesting that some notification of shipment and tracking of the package would've been nice. But not a big deal. 2) Apparently there is a Nexy website that's in English and ships free within the continental U.S. Via Mr. Moon, I got my Dexter from Korea and had to pay an extra $20 for shipping. Ouch. |
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JimT
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1. I sure like that word "perspicacity" ! Live and learn... 2. Thanks for the kind words. I am not however a very advanced reviewer - some guys claim to be able to feel type and speed of rubbers merely with their fingers, some others say stuff like "blade A is 7.4% more controllable than blade B"... so I just stand back in awe when I see statements like that. 3. Put lots of edge tape on it dude!!! I told you so! Or, if you don't like that idea get a bottle of crazy glue (thick, not-too-fluid variety) and cover the edge with 0.5 or 1mm thick layer of it then wait until it hardens. 4. Glad you liked your Dexter. You should have waited a little - once lildudejds is done with the one I just mailed him, he would have sent it your way, I am sure. 5. How exactly did you order your blade - did you just email tak9 or Mr.Moon directly with description? How did you pay for it? |
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Anton Chigurh
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I've had a chance to knock a few balls around with my Dexter, and I must say that you guys hit the nail on the head with your description. JimT, if I already had faith in your perspicacity regarding blade suggestions, then I've now advanced to a full-fledged member of the JimT cult.
In the offensive game, Dexter absolutely shines. Very solid feel, and it works great with my Neo H2. However, I was having a bit of difficulty at first when trying to control my short game. The blade is much springier than my Fuga, for sure. Yet, as the evening progressed, I managed to bring my short game a little more under control and I'm sure it'll only get better.
My backhand loop against underspin, a newly acquired stroke for me, was better than ever. For the topspin-oriented hyper-aggressive game, Dexter is awesome. Unfortunately, I have the bad habit of smacking my blades against the table occasionally, and I already managed to give Dexter a small battle wound.
Seriously, my stomach just dropped after I hit the corner of the table when going after a deep push into my body. For as fast and stiff as Dexter is, he sure is soft. The table carved into the wood like a warm knife through butter.
Anyway, thanks for the extremely accurate review of Dexter. He is my new buddy. I'm fairly certain Dexter is the blade I'm going to settle on for a permanent setup (bye bye, Fuga--you served me well), but in order to make sure, I first have one more blade to play with... The Yasaka Leo 7.
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Anton Chigurh
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Thanks for your review, JimT (and jcdi). I had already ordered a Dexter but was starting to have "buyer's remorse" after a while, worrying if I maybe should've purchased the Color instead. However, your reviews set my mind at ease in that I think the Dexter is far more suited to my playing style. I am not an all around player, by any means. Good or bad, I'm pretty much a one-dimensional offensive player, so a one-gear offensive blade is a good fit--all the more so if it's a high-quality offensive blade.
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JimT
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As you can see from my final review (see third post of this thread), I am mostly in agreement with jcdi here, apart from a couple of points. I do not think it was that hard to compare Color and Dexter, but I certainly feel that Dexter is better for attacking OFF players who do not venture into allround game much. Color is no doubt way better for ALL+, OFF- players who can even switch to defense if required. |
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JimT
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I finally did a detailed, long review of Dexter, following my practice on last Friday.
Check it out in the third post of this thread. Next week - shipping it off to lildudejds, so he can play and compare it to his Hannibal. |
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Jolan
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Color provides such a nice feel that it is hard to compare it to Dexter or Hannibal. Color is slower than Dexter by 15% (personal and very subjective estimation...). After last night session, I'd say Color is 2 gears while Dexter is 1 gear. Surprisingly, I can perform slow and spinny loops very easily with Dexter although it is more rigid (due to extra thickness).
Hannibal, for the short time I've had it, looked to me as a rigid, 1 gear offensive carbon blade, very nice for hitting, blocking. I found it difficult to loop with but really don't take that for granted because it wasn't my rubbers on it.
Therefore, so far, I prefer Dexter over Hannibal. Better feel, more skills.
I feel like it is useless to compare Dexter and Color because they don't belong to the same category.
Dexter is an OFF blade, solid, trustworthy with excellent feel, giving you the opportunity to do everything with consistency.
Color, is OFF-. I maintain it belongs to a class of its own. It's been compared by Peter79 to Nittaku Violin, which is very smart comparaison. Peter79 likes Violin better (apparently...). For me, if I had to choose between these two, I would take the Color everyday !
Dexter and Color are made for 2 different types of game, that's why I feel like it is difficult to compare them.
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JCDI
So how do the Hannibal and Dexter, compare to the Color? Is the Hannibal also a one gear blade, like the Dexter; in your experience? Do you prefer the Dexter or Hannibal and why? |
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JimT
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I have played a little with Dexter - about 20 mins... not much.
1) yes, it is somewhat faster than Color. Nicely balanced, though. 2. I think I see what jcdi meant about 1 gear - for instance, Color has gentle touch and great short game, and when you execute slow shot, the ball is going slow. It doesn't seem so with Dexter - it is still rather bouncy even on slow gentle pushes. Or perhaps it is just the rubber... I will play more on Wednesday and post a real review then - in the second post of the thread. |
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Jolan
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To be honest, for color I don't know whether it's one or two gears. All I know is that it's too slow for me...Whatever kind of shot I make, I'm missing some speed...It doesn't prevent color from offering feel and feedback of its own. It will satisfyl the most demanding Off- blade player expectations, but I'm not one of them...
Dexter and oscar, it's different. These two are exactly in my speed range, so I can differentiate them sharply because I'm used to this kind of blades.
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jcdi, are you saying that Color is a 2-gear blade but Dexter is not? Interesting! I am about four hours away from testing Dexter myself... |
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Jolan
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First test tonight.
About 2 hours.
Dressed with trusty yasaka xtend hs max red fh and black 2.0mm bh.
I've added, as usual, thin tennis overgrip on handle. Altogether one of the most comfy handle I've ever had.
I was seconded by my fellow masterping who owns more than 160 blades including nexy color/sahara/hannibal.
We both found it faster than color, of course since it's 6.8mm thick compared to 6.2mm. But not that much faster. It is still very controllable. Speed is in the range of Korbel SK7 or Xiom Fuga or stiga clipper .
I was at ease immediatly. Eventhow it's a bit too fast to my taste, I was consistant and effective. I haven't lost one set and felt confident on every shot. No bad surprises, no wonder. It's a straight and trusty off blade.
However, I would like to make a distinction in between one gear blades and two (or multiple...) gear blades. One gear blade is the blade which always gives you same response whatever kind of shot you're making. Two gears are ones who are slow on slow shots and fast on fast shots, see what I mean...(sorry for my poor english). For instance Nexy Oscar is a typical two gears blade...
All this to say, Dexter is a ONE gear blade. To those looking for a faster color, it will not be exactly what you are looking for. It is about 10-15% faster, but the feel isn't 10-15% lower than color. it's ...different...very good but slightly different. I could play with that blade without any problem if I hadn't my actual main blade. It's pairing very well with medium 42.5� german tensors. I'll try it next time with softer and harder rubbers. We'll see...
My friend liked it a lot but he fancies so much Sahara (apart the square ST handle which has to be modified...) that nothing else counts at the mmnt.
It is too soon to make final statements at this stage but it's definitaly a great blade. Will it please everybody, certainly not ! Nexy has created a short but already very complete list of blades. Each and everyone of them is matching some players expectations. I've tested now color, oscar, hannibal, sahara and dexter. I have liked very much color, oscar, hannibal and dexter. Sahara is a mystery for me, but my friend loves it. That proves to me that nexy has already achieved something very valuable. To meet more than one's requirement... Their blades are superiorly crafted. Packaging is superb. Prices are in the low range of this type of product. In other words, very competitive.
I'll be brief (I know, I haven't...), M.Moon Nexy : Thumbs up !
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JimT
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Put LKT Rapid Speed 2.2 and Gambler Outlaw 2.2 on my Dexter. Used Elmer's for easy peeling later on. Water glue is fine and dandy when you are gluing something for a long time but not if you intend to change rubbers a lot.
Will finally test play on Monday! |
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jcdi as they say here you are so usesful
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Jolan
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Have just received Dexter ST 87g with two demians (max and 2.0). Thank you again M.Moon and Mytt team for putting me in this test program.
First I would like to say that I've never had such safe and secured shipment. This is 100% securely packed and people who did it took great care. Congrats !
Packaging is top notch. It has nothing to envy to best brands. Extra service is given with weight notice on handle which is very accurate according to my own scale.
Dexter has beautiful green colors. This is definitely something you do not meet elsewhere. I very much like roundish/ovo�dal straight handle, very comfortable !
Compared to color, it is thicker. Close to 7.0mm vs 6.2mm. It is also a bit longer 15.7mm vs 15.5mm. Width is the same. Handle lengh is also the same. I mesured 10.1mm.
I'm not an expert in wood species, but apart outer hinoki, inner plies do not look similar. I trust Jimt for that.
I have also apply 1 layer of varnish (joola).
I hope Jimt, you don't mind I have entered my first findings in your topic. If so I can remove it easily and create a new one, but I think it might be interresting to compare here our impressions since we both had the color and much liked it. Is it ok for you ?
Ps : I do not have such nice camera and photo skills as Jimt so pls refer to his for that. Also tak9.com site has such nice photos that I don't feel like to add mines. Thank you for your understanding.
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Also - will upload photos in a few minutes. Right now the blade is being varnished. I am not going to make the same mistake as I did with Color.
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Yes, I got two Demian rubbers but I don't want to install them on Dexter because then I would have to deal with a combination of two unknowns. It's best if I test Dexter with two known reliable rubbers to get a proper response from the blade. Then later I will install Demians on one of my other blades - perhaps Galaxy W-1. And review will follow of course. |
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you'll get what you asked I think.
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I can't wait to find out who gets what!
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Last time I had my blades a day after JimT so it's cool to read I'll have mine coming tomorrow or Saturday morning at the latest (?)
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Exciting...
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Jim T
Did you get rubbers too? and if so, were they attached to the blade or in the packets as new? |
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I get it now!!!! I had always seen people do this but I didn't get why What a good idea, everything makes sense now haha |
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*is anxiously awaiting this review*
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