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This blade makes good wobling effect plus very stable control for the defender.
Long pimple rubber is not easy to control, but with Tuvalu, you will feel in the different way.
It's specailly good when you are close, or on the table.
I mentioned it's good away from the table, and that meant that this blade is also good away from the table.
So, basically, this blade is desgined for the close or on the table, I can say.

Thanks for the reply again Nexy.
This blade seems more and more interesting as you explain it! I do love blades that are geared for close/on table play
I can't wait to hear more feedback from other users of the blade. Hope to hear more results soon!

Regards,
Anthony

NEXY: Just a question about the range of blade weights from one of the testers (and others might be interested too):
Can you advise expected differences in charateristics between the lightest weight (80 gr) of Tuvalu and the heavy weight (97 gr). What makes the weight range so large? Or did you intentionally design it with a range of weights?

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I am always happier with a lighter blade.
tOD

Sorry for this late reply.
I've been in Europe for several days not working, so I could not know of this question

The weight range is big because I used different weight balsa woods.
From my experience, specially long pimple users needs big gap in their preference of weight
, because some use OX, which is very light. And some players use heavy rubbers on their forehand side, which affects big on the total weight, due to large head size.
So I tried to present always big gap for long pimple blades.

Thanks for the response.
Understand now the weight difference is because the different balsa weight used.
However, the main question is not answered yet, beside the weight difference, what player can get from the light weight and heavy weight TUVALU.

My guess is the light weight blade will give slower speed and better control. What I want to know is the difference of the speed of the light weight and heavy weight TUVALU, perhaps Mr. Nexy could give comparison of the slowness of both type compared to other defensive blade like Defense Alpha, Defense II, Matsushita, JSH, Joola CWX, Donic Def Play or other blades.

Awaiting this response. I always like your detailed technical aspect of your explanation on each of blade you have created. I am hoping to read those for this Tuvalu.

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To my sorry, I don' give comparison information much with other brands' blades.
So, it's not possible from me.
If I do, I will be always saying that mine is better.

Regarding weight, I think basic function will not be different much.
But you need to think of the final weight you will prefer with rubbers on it.
It has bigger head size than normal blades, so it is affected by rubber weights much.

Regarding my blade, I think I gave information enough.
And I will wait for reviews now.

Am I correct in thinking the dark pattened front side will be for fast rubber and the plain side with a child will take the long pimple?

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Blade: Butterfly Grubba Pro, F/H: Gambler Outlaw 2.0, B/H: Grass Spezial OX

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Blade: Tachi-red, F/H: Hexer+, B/H: Grass DTECS OX

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tOD

Hi Nexy,
Is there any blade you particulary recommand for backhand slick antis (Nigntmare, gorilla...), especially based on a carbon forehand layer.
Thanks
David

Just to interject a response here...I've fallen in love with my Nexy Labyrinthos. If you want the carbon layer on the forehand for speed and blocking ability, the Labyrinthos is it. More of a hitter's blade and a delight for smashing, though I can loop away from the table. On the backhand an anti or LP with some deadening sponge will be necessary unless you are looking more for speed than control with the anti as well.

 

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Thank you for sharing your opinion.
I designed it to be an ultimate choice for long pimple attacker.
It has all the power you need, plus adequate stability on your long pimple side.

Due to the Tuvalu testing I am now conscious that Nexy is indeed a manufacturer of high quality blades. Furthermore asymmetric blades seems to be a speciality of Nexy.

As far as I can see from the blades descriptions and pictures the Tuvalu, Labyrinthos, Calix, Calix II are asymmetric with slower backhand.

Does anybody know about the speed ranking of these blades ?

Some comparative experiences would be informative too ?

I use a Nexy Labyrinthos. It is FAST and has zero vibration (9mm thick). The forehand is OFF++ so I use a medium-speed rubber (Nittaku Hammond Pro Beta) and it is a smashing, hitting and blocking monster over the table. I'm not a good looper close in, but with this blade I can loop pretty well with power from 2-3 meters back.

The backhand is definitely slower, but still OFF at least. I've had a hard time finding an LP that will tame this blade. I've come to like it so much for its forehand power that I keep coming back to it. I've tried a bunch of LPs including some with dampening sponge, but I think so far the LP that works best is the Spinlord Dornenglanz in Ox. It is still quite fast and a bit hard to control because there is very little dwell time in Ox with this blade. That also makes it pretty hard to chop away from the table because technique and timing have to be perfect. But for chop blocking and aggressive hitting if I just relax and hit with 80% power and make a complete follow-through (my biggest shortcoming), the Labyrinthos blade with the Dornenglanz will do the rest. There are slower LPs than the Dornenglanz (like the XiYing 979 or CK531A) but those rubbers just didn't seem to work on this blade for me.

So if you want power and speed at the sacrifice of some control, this blade will give you that. And make sure to avoid fast rubbers which would make this blade uncontrollable for most players.

 

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@cyber1call

Thanks. That is very informative. So the Labyrinthos is no choice for me. I am hoping for something slower than Tuvalu or if the same speed more suitable for long defence.

So how about the Calix (if there is somebody out there) ?