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75 grams is a little light. Not saying it's too light for use, just that blades of that weight are not that common. I do have a Darker 7p2a that's about that, and there's the HRT 2075:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product ... 20286.html

Most lighter blades will be balsa.

The W-6 mentioned would be around 85 grams, my N11s are 80 grams. There are a lot of blades from 85-95 grams, I find them too heavy myself. If you order from Eacheng you can contact them first and ask for a blade of a certain weight, or ask them to send the lightest blade of that type in stock.

Iskandar

okay thanks for all the helpful words. how about this ?

Andro Temper Tech OFF+ Proline with Hexer Power Sponge 2.1mm
https://www.megaspin.net/store/default. ... r-tech-cmb

OR

Yasaka Sweden Extra
FH - Donic Barracuda Red 2.0
BH - Xiom Vega Europe Max OR Hexer Power Sponge 1.9 mm

I am so glad you mentioned this – I wrote the vendor straight away and asked them to send me the medium-soft if it was not too late to change my order (they said OK). Thanks!

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Second one should be more controllable. If a blade says "OFF+" that's a warning sign! Both are way too expensive for my tastes (mainly those rubbers) but they should work.

Iskandar

Don't get the first option. Get the second definately but perhaps the vega also in 2.0mm. Would be a great set up.

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Donic Waldner Senso V1,FH Baracuda Big Slam 2.0mm ,BH Victas Triple Regular 2.0mm

Agree with Cobalt, 2nd option would be much better for you. The blade in the first would be too fast.

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Hmm. I guess I am settled for the rubbers
FH - Donic Barracuda Red 2.0
BH - Xiom Vega Europe Black 2.0

Just a concern regarding the blade. I have used in the past Butterfly Jonyer Hinoki 2 with Mark V on both sides.
And i really liked the relatively light blade. It offered good control and touch of ball.

So i was hoping to get something similar but maybe an upgrade.
Is Yasaka Sweden Extra similar to it ?

How about these two
Donic Waldner Legend Carbon - https://www.megaspin.net/store/default. ... d-legend-c
Andro Super Core Carbon Light OFF - https://www.megaspin.net/store/default. ... scc-lt-off

Since the rubbers alone are going to be fast enough, id be sticking to an ALL or ALL+ blade. You seem to be looking at megaspin so i suggest just choosing from the list of allround blade there. It's important to measure the overall weight of your set up as heavy rubbers can negate a light blade. For reference, my Donic Appelgren v1 with Baracuda and original extra weighs in at 167. A month ago i had Victas V01 limber instead of the Baracuda and it was 5g lighter. I'd still say that 167 is on the lighter side. I wouldn't especially go looking for light marketed blade as the wood plies are likely compromised from that of an ideal makeup. Or it might have a smaller head or handle. Just pick a blade from that list of 80 to 85 grams and you can ask the retailer to send their lightest.

I'd stick to all wood as its fairly standard and neutral and will give good feel. So looking at the options, this is what I think: -
Adidas - know nothing about it

Joola - I've played with the Falcon Medium and thought it a bit faster than advertised. Rosskopf Allround has good reviews but I think its 7 ply and if going allround i'd stick to 5 plies.

Andro - Their heads are often smaller and use some weird woods. Not to say they don't play well but seem a bit gymmicky.

Butterfly - Some good blades but generally more expensive.

Xiom Allround S - This would be a good blade I think, a good contender.

Cornilleau, Killerspin - no idea

Donic - Appelgren Allplay, Allplay Senso v1, Persson PowerAllround, all contenders. Burn looks nice but perhaps a bit stiff which is not ideal for looping. The Exclusives are also ok but made in China rather than Sweden so for $9 extra I'd say go the real deal Appelgren.

Yasaka - Sweden Extra has excellent reputation and all the speed you need. Allround plus also looks ok but perhaps a bit heavy when there are cheaper/lighter and perhaps better options.

LKT - The instinct would also likely be ok and there's a good player on this forum I believe uses one. Made in china meaning there can be inconstancies between batches and you might not actually get what you thought you were getting.

So there you go, narrowed to a handful. The Xiom, 3 x Donics or Yasaka Sweden Extra. If I were to get one of those I'd go the Donic Appelgren Senso V1 however I might be biased. It will be plenty fast enough and a bit lighter than the classic Appelgren Allplay. It is said that the hollow handles can be head heavy though I've not found that. I've also not noticed any major speed difference or feel difference from the original Allplay as I've had both. Next choice for me would be Xiom Allround S, then Yasaka Sweden Extra.

All the best. Hope you enjoy your purchase as much as I have

By the way, if in the US, I just found this http://www.paddlepalace.com/Pro-Special ... ZSXALS297/

The Stiga Allround Classic with Mendo Energy combo is worth a look too.

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Donic Waldner Senso V1,FH Baracuda Big Slam 2.0mm ,BH Victas Triple Regular 2.0mm

Thanks for the exhaustive advice Planned to go for

Yasaka Sweden Extra
FH - Donic Barracuda Red 2.0
BH - Xiom Vega Europe Black 2.0

Thanks a lot to everyone for their valuable inputs
Will share pics and review once I get my new paddle. So excited

This is what my cart looks like

Top choice, looks a great set up, look forward to hearing how you go, make sure you report back.

See if you can request a light one.

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Donic Waldner Senso V1,FH Baracuda Big Slam 2.0mm ,BH Victas Triple Regular 2.0mm

The Donic costs more than the Xiom! What a shock...

Iskandar