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Nexy has designed and released a new blade, the Tuvalu, which is a unique combination blade particularly suitable for long pimple play.


You can read all about this blade, with lots of pictures in the Nexy Tuvalu thread here

Nexy would really like some independent reviews of the new blade, and has kindly offered 5 new Tuvalu blades for free to our members. All you are expected to do is to review the blade, and write it in Nexy's thread.
The testers will get the blade for free, but only need to pay for delivery by buying a item in the nexy store.
So the procedure for the nominees that are accepted are:
1. You buy any item from the Nexy store
2. You go through checkout and select payment and delivery information
3. You put a note in the order stating your forum name, handle option and weight option.
You can see the handle and weight options here: http://nexy.com/shop/step1.php?number=1318
4. You complete the checkout and your payment.
5. Once you receive your blade, you post your review in the Nexy thread.

Nexy has asked me to run this for him, and I'm happy to do this. Considering it's a $150 blade with a very innovative design, I think it's a great offer!

So if you're interested in the offer, please nominate yourself here or via PM to me.
If there are too many nominations I will need to choose the recipients based on how well I think they can write a review.

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Hi,

I would like to test if shipping to England is ok. I have tried many blades from Dr N (Firewall, Hi Tech), Hallmark (Combi), Butterfly (Grubba Pro), Rendler (Mephisto 7001, Tachi Red) etc. but so far have always returned to my basic bog-standard Tachi which I have found is the best compromise for control, grip and effect.

Mephisto was better in many areas, particularly F/H spin and feel, but chopped B/H returns were just a bit higher, less controlled and with less bite than the Tachi.

Interesting to see how this compares?

Regards Andrew

PS - what currency is the Nexy website showing charges in?

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Blade: Tachi, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Grass DTECS OX
Blade: Nexy Tavalu, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Grass DTECS OX
Blade: DrN Firewall, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Giant Talon

gathering dust awaiting next return of banned rubbers:
Blade: DrN High Tech Plus, F/H: Gambler Outlaw 2.0, B/H DR N Monster OX
Blade: Butterfly Grubba Pro, F/H: Gambler Outlaw 2.0, B/H: Grass Spezial OX

sold:
Blade: Mephisto 7001, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Grass DTECS OX
Blade: Tachi-red, F/H: Hexer+, B/H: Grass DTECS OX

I am real interested in reviewing this blade, sounds like what i need... i have a really strong FH and a good chopping game with BH, so sounds like a good move to me.
I can review with a perspective of a modern defender.

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Victas Koji Matsushita
Thibar Hybrid k1 euro max
TSP Curl p1-r 1.0

Alex,
Please enter me as a tester.
Thomas

I think it's all in US$

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OOAK Table Tennis Shop | Re-Impact Blades | Butterfly Table Tennis bats
Setup1: Re-Impact Smart, Viper OX, Victas VS 401 Setup2: Re-Impact Barath, Dtecs OX, TSP Triple Spin Chop 1.0mm Setup3: Re-Impact Dark Knight, Hellfire OX, 999 Turbo
Recent Articles: Butterfly Tenergy Alternatives | Tenergy Rubbers Compared | Re-Impact User Guide

Yes, all currencies are USD.

I am interested on this Tuvalu.

Please consider me as one of the blade tester. I am one of the founder and also president of our local tabletennis forum. ( http://www.tenismejamania.com )

My last setup is Tachi with Tibhar Grass Dtecs OX.

I believe I could give a precise review on this blade.

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BTY Amultart, BH: Superblock red OX, FH: Tenergy 05 2.1mm

Thanks, this certainly looks interesting and I like the name and sentiment behind it.

Regards Andrew

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Blade: Tachi, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Grass DTECS OX
Blade: Nexy Tavalu, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Grass DTECS OX
Blade: DrN Firewall, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Giant Talon

gathering dust awaiting next return of banned rubbers:
Blade: DrN High Tech Plus, F/H: Gambler Outlaw 2.0, B/H DR N Monster OX
Blade: Butterfly Grubba Pro, F/H: Gambler Outlaw 2.0, B/H: Grass Spezial OX

sold:
Blade: Mephisto 7001, F/H: Yasaka Pryde 40 2.0, B/H: Grass DTECS OX
Blade: Tachi-red, F/H: Hexer+, B/H: Grass DTECS OX

I am interested, too.

Count me in on this to Alex.

Cheers
Geddk

any progress on this testing program..?

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BTY Amultart, BH: Superblock red OX, FH: Tenergy 05 2.1mm

@ haggisv - hoping to test my new Perfect tonight...if that's a total disaster (I don't think it will be) I may be up for a little mind changing again if this is still open, lol!

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Tango Ultra 2mm black, DMS Storkraft 1.6mm red, DMS Invictus
Well done bat!

After much thought, and discussion with the other MODS, we've decided on the following people to get the opportunity for a free Tuvalu blade for testing and review:

theoldduffer
tobhik
cogito
geddk
andrew13

I'm sorry to have to disappoint the other nominees ... there were many other good nominees (many nominated via PM) who would no doubt be very capable of writing a review as well. I've tried to keep my own personal friendship out the decision making, and based it purely on who we think would provide the most useful and informative review for Nexy. I hope you can respect that and not hold it against me
PS If any of the members have changed their mind, please let me know so that another member can take your place.

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OOAK Table Tennis Shop | Re-Impact Blades | Butterfly Table Tennis bats
Setup1: Re-Impact Smart, Viper OX, Victas VS 401 Setup2: Re-Impact Barath, Dtecs OX, TSP Triple Spin Chop 1.0mm Setup3: Re-Impact Dark Knight, Hellfire OX, 999 Turbo
Recent Articles: Butterfly Tenergy Alternatives | Tenergy Rubbers Compared | Re-Impact User Guide

Honored and excited.
tOD

Hello,

thanks a lot. Now I start eagerly waiting .

Beste regadrs
Peter