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    Posted: 04/26/2012 at 2:02pm
Originally posted by Brainstorm69

Unfortunately, I guess that means you don't know for sure what you will get when you order the Red Diamond now.


I'm super confused about the whole thing. My guess is that there's a tacky one (which I've got) and a grippy one, which I wanted but didn't get.
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How about lighter rubbers then, that will stop it flexing
 
Well, maybe that's worth a go.  I've just swapped IQUL for the tacky KTL Red Diamond, so that's quite a lot lighter already.  Got Shark2 on the other side.  Don't know if I can let that go.
 
Possible options then:
 
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Approach Nexy

Didn't you order a medium sized OSP expert a while ago?
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Didn't you order a medium sized OSP expert a while ago?
Yeah.  It helped my forehand looping a lot, but my backhand suffered with it.  It has made me think a lot about 5 plies in general, so I've got a Ross Leidy on the way based on what I learned.  But I'm more effective with harder, stiffer blades...
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Andy,  is the Spartacus stiffer than the Calix is....but the Spartacus felt too soft because of the Hinoki outer ply compared to the Calix?

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Originally posted by Rich215

Andy,  is the Spartacus stiffer than the Calix is....but the Spartacus felt too soft because of the Hinoki outer ply compared to the Calix?

 
Yes, exactly.
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Andy have you ever tried a YEO?, it's not so good for looping but stiff enough for a blocking backhand and in the speed range you seem to enjoy (OFF). Myself I'd rather force myself to learn to loop both sides and use the flexible blade
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Originally posted by bluebucket

Andy have you ever tried a YEO?, it's not so good for looping but stiff enough for a blocking backhand and in the speed range you seem to enjoy (OFF). Myself I'd rather force myself to learn to loop both sides and use the flexible blade
 
Not tried a YEO.  Never had the chance to see one in the flesh either.  Maybe I will look out for a JTTAA version.  I'm hoping my Ross Leidy will be in this kind of category TBH.  And I have an Adidas v1.5 on the way now as well.
 
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You wont find many 5 ply's with that same kind of made of spring steel feel that a YEO has, it' too fast for me. It's notably lower throw than most blades also, so you need some rubbers that are high throwers
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Originally posted by AndySmith

Originally posted by bluebucket

How about lighter rubbers then, that will stop it flexing
 
Well, maybe that's worth a go.  I've just swapped IQUL for the tacky KTL Red Diamond, so that's quite a lot lighter already.  Got Shark2 on the other side.  Don't know if I can let that go.
 
Possible options then:
 
Donic Burn Carbotox
Donic Burn Aratox RS
Donic Ovtcharov Soft Carbon
Xiom V1 (if I can find one)
Approach Nexy

Xiom V1?.... I thought you were wanting more of an ALL+ blade... the V1 is definitely not that. I enjoyed mine but it hindered my game (then again you are probably a much higher rated player than I)

It was a beautiful blade but I've come to hate the flat Xiom flared handle
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Originally posted by arg0

9-10-9 is a great blade, stiffer than Calix, but surely has no hard feel.

well that's true... but perhaps he could have Charlie put thin veneers of black walnut as the outers
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Ok, I think we can scratch v1 from the list!
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Originally posted by bluebucket

You wont find many 5 ply's with that same kind of made of spring steel feel that a YEO has, it' too fast for me. It's notably lower throw than most blades also, so you need some rubbers that are high throwers
True, but I find H3 Neo on YEO is not that fast, unless I want it to be fast :).  The Combination of H3 NEO and YEO give the fectect throw IMO.
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I don't want to be a nuisance, but this is supposed to be the "Official Calix Review Thread" and people will look for information about Calix here. Let's try to stay on topic.
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Originally posted by arg0

I don't want to be a nuisance, but this is supposed to be the "Official Calix Review Thread" and people will look for information about Calix here. Let's try to stay on topic.


Yes, you're right. It span a bit out of control. If I get anywhere with my search, I will start a new thread.

By the way, I should say that the Calix is a wonderful blade and probably unique. Don't want anyone to think that I'm knocking it in any way. Just wish I could get a slightly stiffer one, missus.
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If I see anyone make another full review of Calix, I will link it to the first post in the thread to make it easy for everyone to access reviews. Drifting into this or this related tangent will always happen. Anyone PM me if I missed a full review in this thread.
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Dear friends,
 
I will run a very special event.
 
Calix will be only 70 USD for a week.
 
It's a specail discount event, never done before.
I just want to let people taste what NEXY like.
 
So, come and buy one.
 
It will start within today, and it will be ended next week Monday.
 
Come to www.nexy.com
 
Thank you ~!!
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Yup, the deal of the century!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Get one while supplies last!
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What an incredible deal! Get one before Nexy's medication starts working!
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$70 USD ???!!! Someone must have hit Prez Moon on hte head with a hammer and he is still seeing the birds fly around!
 
Wow, that is like near 1/2 price.
 
Maybe his mother will have him drink some barley tea and he will recover soon and take this off sale.
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Thank you for all the funny and interesting comments for my specail discount program.
(I liked your comment specially, BH-manTongue )
 
My blades are good ones, but compared with the quality, I don't have good sales outside of Korea.
So, I think I need to surprise one time, to get people intersted in our products.
That's all.
 
I don't want to ruin the reputation of my blades, by giving cheap price for long time.
I think this will not last long.
Just one week promotion, and this will not come again.
 
So, just forgive my crazy discount program, and just take it as a sudden luck.
We have that sometimes in our lives.Smile
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I checked out the English version of his site (Nexy.com) and NEXY is discounting Hexer HD, T64FX and Spartacus as well. I am not going to pay for Tenergy again, but Hexer HD has the hype. PP Rob would disagree and passionately say the hype is not just hype, but real. Myself, I am hooked on Aurus and at 43,000 won everyday price, or just under $40 USD, it is a good price. BTW, PP Rob is a grand-dad, congrats!
 
About Nexy's mother, you have to understand Asian culture a bit. Prez Moon is teh Prez, but his mother is a force in the shop! What she sez goes, period. If any of you visit Korea, you simply MUST visit the Nexy HQ in SE Seoul, the mother and the whole staff are hospitable, there is a table to test out the gear, and a very high level club nearby as well. Even though Tak9.com is a huge online store, still, MANY TT athletes visit the shop. A few visits ago, I met (WR #54) Lee Sang Soo's dad there.  Absolutely a fun place to go and always an adventure of some sort.
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Originally posted by BH-Man

I checked out the English version of his site (Nexy.com) and NEXY is discounting Hexer HD, T64FX and Spartacus as well. I am not going to pay for Tenergy again, but Hexer HD has the hype. PP Rob would disagree and passionately say the hype is not just hype, but real. Myself, I am hooked on Aurus and at 43,000 won everyday price, or just under $40 USD, it is a good price. BTW, PP Rob is a grand-dad, congrats!
 
About Nexy's mother, you have to understand Asian culture a bit. Prez Moon is teh Prez, but his mother is a force in the shop! What she sez goes, period. If any of you visit Korea, you simply MUST visit the Nexy HQ in SE Seoul, the mother and the whole staff are hospitable, there is a table to test out the gear, and a very high level club nearby as well. Even though Tak9.com is a huge online store, still, MANY TT athletes visit the shop. A few visits ago, I met (WR #54) Lee Sang Soo's dad there.  Absolutely a fun place to go and always an adventure of some sort.
 
You were quite exact about my mother.
Actually, I feel much more comfortable since I started to work with her.
That's the reason I can focus more on blade designing job.
And personally, I hate to work on money problems.... not very good at calculations.Tongue
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Calix vs Donic Waldner Ultra Senso carbon ?

Both 7 layers, both carbon, both light?

Which one I choose?

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Originally posted by fourcourts

Originally posted by Antiq


Visited Nexy office last week and look at the calix. Very well made and its a beauty. The blade is very thin. Since Mr Moon had a ready setup, I decided to take it for a quick spin... The blade was setup with Tihbar 1Q and Aurus Soft. Very nice feel with the FH and BH hit..... The initial trial is so comfy that ended up I got myself 2 calix.


My initial test this evening... the blade was setup with Mercury 2 FH and Thor BH, since they were lying around for a while..


Short and Long Push is good, and spinny. FH loop is loaded with power, the bat flex when you hit hard, thus projecting more power. Very nice combo, will definitely stick to this combo for quite a while...



IMO, the blade should goes well with soft or medium soft rubbers... Never regret getting 2 lol...


Hello, Antiq. Greetings from Washington, DC! I had to leave Singapore early. But thanks for being my ping pong guide during my visit. Videos coming soon

I did get to try Antiq's Nexy Calix so I'll share a few insights. But I flipped it around instead and used the black Palio Thor's on the FH and red Mercury 2 on the BH. I played about seven games with it.

Likes: good power on the FH. Fast but with some dwell. If I were to compare it to another blade, it would be a Donic Waldner Senso Ultra Carbon. Fast but with some absorption. I really liked it on the BH. I like to transition from block to quick counterhit or counterloop and if the blade is too fast, the ball flies out. I did not have that problem with the Calix/Mercury 2 combo. Overall, I see this combo as a topspin machine with plenty of power when and if you decide to finish the point.

Dislikes: The price tag. I also did not have enough time to really test the short game. It felt fine on FH serves and short service returns. I wish I had some time to do an in-depth test of pushes and flips. Antiq did have some heavy BH pushes with the Thor's. I also did not have time to really test its BH looping capabilities.

Thank you very much. Which one is better between Calix and Donic Waldner Senso Ultra Carbon? Which one serves spinner? Which you have a choice, you will choose Calix? Why?

I really want to know which one is better for a looping style with H3 Neo as FH, Ten05 as BH. Calix is flexible, and is easy to flick ?
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I just received a Calix today and it definitely is one of my best experiences ever. Only 30min on the robot let me feel that immediate satisfaction from the very first balls. My conclusion is that the Calix is the blade for the people who like to loop and hit close to the table. I always was in love with the mj and it took a minute to tell myself the Calix was the mj for players who do not want to walk away, want to be fast and aggressive staying 3 feet from the end line. At some point i was counter driving at a very fast pace and my recovery was impeccable and natural. I have to say a fast Setup that weighs 175g total will help. It is rare to have such a light and thin blade be so solid and it was an enlightenment.
Disclaimer: i am back from an 8 months injury and I might be in the mood to like any blade but a couple weeks with other fine blades did not fire me up inside as the Calix did. One more word: I used 2x 2.0 lkt rapid speed both brand new and they are not that neutral. I can't wait to test it at the club with something like m2, calibra or ...or...
I have the feeling I could play my very best game with that blade dressing it up with Adidas p3/p5 or Cornilleau pilot advanced/power. The idea is to avoid giving stardom to the rubbers and favor balance between lightness, speed and spin for a fast allround game.

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Sounds like the kind of blade I like. Have you used a Spartacus? How does it compare?
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