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AngryHumanoid
Beginner Joined: 02/20/2015 Location: Utah Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Posted: 02/24/2015 at 1:43pm |
Hi all, so I am in need of my first serious paddle to
replace the Stiga I was using as a beginner.
I have some thoughts from my research on paddle/rubber/play style
recommendations but I haven’t found anything too specific to my style so I was
hoping to get some advice from those who are far more knowledgeable than
myself.
So: I am a lefty shakehold player. I'm on the short side and tend to favor playing close to the table. When I serve it is mostly a forehand pendulum style serve, with varieties of spin depending on play (single/doubles, opponent style, etc). Sometimes I use a standard backhand serve with some sidespin as a quick change-up. When it comes to returns my absolute favorite is a heavy backhand topspin, this is what I would like to build my offensive game on. In doubles I play a bit more conservatively, mostly sending back softer returns just to keep it on the table but when I attack I like the backhand topspin. I also occasionally (try) to set myself up for a killer forehand spike since most of the people I play against aren’t used to a strong lefty forehand spike. So with all that in mind my research (I think) says I should
want a fast, wood blade. I was thinking
a 729 Bomb (not sure if links are allowed, if so: https://www.megaspin.net/ |
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NoRema
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palio legend :)
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roypnoy
Member Joined: 07/15/2013 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 69 |
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www.fastpaddle.com for competitive pricing on blades and rubber. They don't have the 729 Bomb blade but they have an assortment of DHS blades and rubber for a very low price.
I currently have DHS PG7 with TG3 NEO (fh) and TNT (bh). I tried my friends 729 Bomb blade it feels a bit slow.
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asifgunz
Gold Member Joined: 09/15/2013 Location: Queens NY Status: Offline Points: 1448 |
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i have a 729 Bomb. You can't go wrong with it. currently im using a hayabusa zxi and use bomb as my backup paddle. Get atleast one omega IV pro, if not both, you won't regret it. It's Durability is beyond science.
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AngryHumanoid
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@asifgunz, is the Omega IV Pro better for my preferred serves or responses, or would be be good for both? That's the part I'm not entirely understanding: whether I should get a specific rubber to suit one or the other or just generic "good all around" rubbers on both sides.
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lineup32
Gold Member Joined: 12/06/2012 Location: Calif Status: Offline Points: 1195 |
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some reviews on TTDB on this blade with rubber suggestions:
http://www.tabletennisdb.com/blade/729-bomb.html also cole has a number of blades and rubbers that might fit your budget. here is his online address, he would be worth a call to discuss what options might work for U. http://www.colestt.com/wood-blades.php
Edited by lineup32 - 02/24/2015 at 9:36pm |
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asifgunz
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Mr. Humanoid . I never had problem returning serves with OIV Pro. Most club level players struggle to return my serve though. Even though the rubber isn't known for adding heavy spin in serves, I believe technique can make do. Personally, it does everything. Loop, smash; its a block and push machine. Mind you i use max, believe its 2.4 on both sides. I just hold the paddle and let the carbo sponge do it's work. Most players tell me to stick to 1.8-2 but my whole life I've been playing max. I'm 22 now. Been playing since 12. word of advice: I'm 5'10. I force myself to stay low to the table. The ball will stays low as well. This thing is kind of bouncy if you've never used a tensor before. Just rally with it and you'll find your rhythm. True for most rubbers. |
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AngryHumanoid
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@lineup32, thanks for the info. My budget is pretty flexible, I was just sticking to lower priced items because it seemed silly to invest in a few hundred dollars of paddle until my skill level rose to the point where I felt it would give me a needed advantage over just practicing more =-)
@asifgunz, thanks, that's good info. |
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jrscatman
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Cole - I am told is very helpful with beginners.
Another option is to ask around your club for players who might be selling used equipment. This is a great way to test and buy different blades. I remember trying about 10 different blade/rubber combination before finding something I liked.
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