Calling all Long pips users for info

Ok so I'm gonna make me a 'fun' bat. Chen Weixing style. I don't want to be playing mid distance unless I have to, prefer to stay 1-3ft from the table blocking, chopping with BH and blocking, looping, attacking with the FH.
1. Do I go for OX or get some sponge (no higher than 1mm).
2. Do I get something safe like feint long 3 (which I have tried), DHS C8 or TSP curl P-1R.
3. as for a blade, can i just use my stiga ALL classic or would getting a Joo Sae Hyuk be the better option.

hit me with your thoughts 

Edited by Ndragon88 - 11/23/2017 at 4:09pm

Ndragon88 wrote: Chen Weixing style. prefer to stay 1-3ft from the table

Choose one

I realise he spends more time mid distance but he also plays closer if he gets first attack in. I mean I did say 'Unless I have to' I guess it's not really too clear... I like his style including how he plays closer to table. I was putting it all in the post to see if people can suggest OX or sponge for me preferring to stay closer. Im not experienced at all with long pips so was really just wanting to get some more specific info to what I'm planning and if I can play it with my stiga ALL classic blade.

JacekGM wrote: You can also start with TSP Curl P1R, e.g. 0.5 mm, that is an excellent and versatile LP rubber.  Some L pips are tougher to control, but those will have more deceptive effect.

JacekGM wrote: You have a strong opinion probably based on your style and a lot of experience. My take is as I wrote it, based on my own game (close to table block on BH, inverted attack on FH, sometimes flat attacks with the BH LP). Also, these days 388D is much more expensive than 755 (I had to buy mine via Amazon for over 30 bucks).

You can chop and block with 388d ox ok with some effects,it is a bit slippery so good for serve return, you can attack with sideswipe but attack is not it's strength,if you can manage the serve return with it p1r ox will do everything you want but is more spin sensitive

I've had a look online for what's available in UK that is cheap. I got a choice of the friendship 755, dhs c7/c8 and cloud&fog, dawaei 388d/d1. 
So what we reckon from those choices. Or do I just pick any really? Or maybe give me the 3 better ones.

Ndragon88 wrote: I've had a look online for what's available in UK that is cheap. I got a choice of the friendship 755, dhs c7/c8 and cloud&fog, dawaei 388d/d1.  So what we reckon from those choices. Or do I just pick any really? Or maybe give me the 3 better ones.

I would go with a cheap OX long pip from eacheng or TTNPP which have lots of selection available. If you think you need to upgrade to an expensive one later then you have already went through the learning testing phase.

Low priced LP rubber.

Edited by skip3119 - 11/25/2017 at 11:59am

JacekGM wrote: Ndragon88 wrote: I have checked and it seems I have to choose out of 388D OX or the friendship 755 0.8 sponge. This is based on the shops that have my blade and will glue on for me (i'm really not confident to glue them on). Aha! something to work on... it is best to glue rubber sheets yourself. Sooner or later you will have to do it, if you are serious about your hobby. Not that difficult at all.  There are a few threads with practical advice in this area on this forum. What do you mean "shops that have your blade"? Are you buying a  new blade with the pips just to keep using the blade you are used to, instead of buying the pips and putting them on the blade yourself?

Edited by Ndragon88 - 11/25/2017 at 2:00pm