So I'm going to be likely choosing a Large version of the acoustic, just not sure whether its the carbon inner, carbon or normal acoustic iteration. Bit more context about my style if you want it, is below -

I do slap a lot, and play very close to the table as all my strengths lie there. 3rd ball slow spinny loop esp. on my serve very regularly, which often sets up into a slap [flat hit] kill - i play aggressively as thats what I'm good at and it allows me to dictate the points against all but players that are simply

far too strong no matter what i do.

Hence I stay at the table more than most and don't need power away from the table etc as I'm close/mid distance from the table essentially 100% of the time.

 I can do all of that close table stuff well on an acoustic, hence i'd ideally want to stick with that line for the feeling/consistency, but many have said the normal acoustic isn't great for slapping [i.e. it might be even easier on the carbon versions for me], hence I've really loved the MX-P on my forehand which allows for good looping and flat hitting, the latter is the thing that when its working, it really sets my game apart/allows me to beat or compete with very strong players by upsetting their gameplan/ provides so much fun. 

These Blades do have a different feel.

If you check stringed insturments  hot hide is the choice glue.

because of creep.

This makes the blade making more extensive and time consuming

Hence more expensive.

I'll get a chance to try it tomorrow. I have been wanting a carbon blade with a harder outer veneer but that is not too stiff and in the off-/off range or a while, so in theory this ticks a lot of boxes for me. 

I assume it might vary depending on where you are in the world, but with TT11's % discount scheme the blade at standard price would qualify you for a reasonable discount in any case, add a couple of rubbers (or buy a pair of blades) and you could pay this price even when the blade is not on offer.

a) 30% disc > buy 3 get 4 (=25% disc) which they've noted and prioritized the 30% for consumers

b) Omega was on buy 3 get 4, so i got 4 rubbers from that section anyway, they sent me 5 in actuality.

Hurray for TT11.

I think TT11 should have either the volume discount or the sale price together so people do not need to wait until there is no sale for certain items.

That's pretty much how I'm feeling after a couple of fairly short sessions with it. I don't really want to give it an unfair review because I have not taken to it instantly 

I've probably tried over 60 blades and I've never once ended up with one that I didn't immediately take a liking to in the first 10 minutes. No matter if I 'lost' or 'won'.

Just sayin'

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If only it had the large handle and flared, I'd be all over it, like white on rice!

This has really transformed how it plays, it is now much better balanced, which seems to have sorted out the issues I was having and it now plays much more like how I imagined when I bought it.

I now have a dilemma, do stick with it, knowing that I am probably going to be limited to lighter rubbers in the future or look to sell or trade it whilst it is still like new?

With the current trend for thinner topsheets, I think I might be OK

This post of mine was from 9/9/17.

It seems I was right (or just lucky): Violin Inner Carbon was released in September 2018:

http://www.nittaku.com/catalog/2018autumn-winter/book/pdf/11.pdf" rel="nofollow - http://www.nittaku.com/catalog/2018autumn-winter/book/pdf/11.pdf

Anyone had a chance to test it?

I also waiting for an online review since it released last year, i found none :( 

hoping they release a large handle version too.

After the normal (aka small handle) is released it usually takes at least 2 years until they release the LG handle version. For a premium price you can ask for a Nittaku custom blade on iruiru. Or you can ask someone who knows how to do it to change the handle.