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So Ive been doing ALOT of researching and posting almost as much lol so here's a quick synopsis of what Ive gathered. Zlf seems to be almost if not just as stiff as Zlc but tends to be a little more flexible and optimized when combined with hinoki wood as the outter liner. Im a one wing looper/killer with a fishing/chopping/blocking B/H that thrives mid to long distance. Im finally convinced that a ply of 5 wood + 2 Zlf with the characteristics i just mentioned is my optimal blade with a weight of low to mid 80s. I was convinced that the Zhang Jike zlc and his szlc was surely the way to go but now Im not so sure especially for $400. The Joola Rossi Emotion seems to be a stable blade especially for $80 but the one that cutrently has my attention is Bty's Photino Zlf. It's a bit pricey although it seems worth it even though we are talking about Butterfly lol. Any other suggestions or thoughts including rubbers? Thanks!

My suggestion? Galaxy T8s with DHS Neo Skyline TG2 on forehand in black, Xiom Vega Europe in red on backhand.
Just start comparing it with a) what you have, b) what you for yourself have suggested and c) what users did mention about all of these materials.
Oh, it's a sub $100 setup ought to dominate the opponent with a loop-attack style of play and not to impress your neighbours or club-mates with big names and high prices.
But it probably will already be too fast for you making it necessary to train consequently at least 3 month mastering it.


By the way, I've visited a match between players from Austria (2. Bundesliga) and some of 'our' national top-league. I've seen 1 Stiga Allround Classic, 1 very old blade with laquered handle (30yrs plus for sure), and - unproven but I'm quite confident - 1 Palio blade (not the TCT but it was very similar, somewhat brighter handle, maybe T3).

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Don't buy a composite blade!!!
Just get a 5 or a 7ply wood!!!

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Chasse Patate

But he's an ADVANCED student! "If it doesn't cost four hundred dollars it's crap!" (You've probably heard that one before...)

So what's the "f"? (I'm pretty sure the "c" is carbon.)

And why three very similar threads one after another?

Iskandar

It's just so much 'f'd

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Chasse Patate

So we have something to do instead of watching Fed vs wawrinka.

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Chasse Patate

Caught the tail end of that, great match by the way.

Iskandar

Taped and will watch it tonight. I do not have any contribution though to this or the other 3 threads.

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OSP Ultimate, FH: Dr. Neubauer Dominance Spin Hard 2.1, BH: Dr. Neubauer Troublemaker 0.5
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was a pretty good match!

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Chasse Patate