Absolutely surprised with Clipper CR

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   I´ve purchased a Clipper CR because of my freaking impulse- EJ fever to buy everything it´s cheap or on sale. I´m not the typical EJ that tries blades and rubbers all day long, just only during summertime or when we quit season or stop it for some weeks, so i use to play always with my same setup.... in fact, I´ve been playing with my acoustics for years.... discarding all sort of Viscarias, Violins TBS, ALC, Maze, Darker Speed 90 and so....
So, a friend of mine got it brand new on a local retailer at 32 euro at clearance sales..... i always wanted to try Clipper since the great reviews here&there, but honesty, I´ve never expected it was going to be that good!!
Compared to my light trusty Acoustic (79gr)  feels bit  heavier(87gr)  but much better balance, legend handles feels really comfy and definetely grips better , much better that lame thin slippery ST acoustic handle.  On the other hand,  control on short game is just same as acoustic but way much powerful and solid on heavy tospins or driving.  Blocking is also a breeze and due to its stiffness, ball throw is much lower and linear and safer than Acoustic.
Shamefuly, craftmanship is not par with its unbelieable feeling so if you´re a little bit picky you´ll better sand off those sharp edges and that rough handle. For me it´s fine,  but i can understand players that can sand it off at the shapr neck area.  

To sum up: 

I have wasted more that 150 euro on my premium-unique-light-as-a-feather Acoustic and always thought it was the better blade ever........ and then i bought a clearance cheap stiga blade for  just 5-6 times cheaper, then realize it even fits better to my game 