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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/store/default.asp?pid=fr-729-bomb).  For rubbers I am less sure, it generally goes forehand/backhand but for what I want I think of it as a good rubber on one side for my pendulum serves and another for my topspin backhands.  Since for both it's a question of spin (right?) I assume I could use the same rubber for both (serve with it FH then turn the paddle over to use the same rubber for the BH returns).  If I was doing that I was thinking a DHS TG Skyline 3 Neo rubber (https://www.megaspin.net/store/default.asp?pid=dhs-skyline-3-neo).  I now have no idea what rubber to put on the other side.  Am I wrong in my thinking?  Would I want a different rubber for the serves than the topspin BH?  Thanks in advance for any advice.


TL:DR - short lefthanded player who likes pendulum serves with spin and aggressive topspin backhand returns, need advice on a blade/rubbers. 729 Bomb with DHS TG Skyline 3?
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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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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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@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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lineup32 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02/24/2015 at 9:08pm
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


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Originally posted by AngryHumanoid AngryHumanoid wrote:

@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.


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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@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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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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