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I like 9000 (quite cheap). Apollo III and Big Dipper are OK (expensive, though). Didn't like Mars, Venus II turned out to be way too heavy. Haven't tried any of the others.

Oh yeah, Mercury II is also good (and cheap).

Iskandar

Don't know anything about those blades. The ones I have bought I bought because someone on this forum recommended it, and I ended up really liking the N11 (even if it's the cheapest one) - I keep coming back to it after trying something else. Keme said it had great feel for looping, I find it's got a really crisp flat hit as well as feeling great for looping. It's also about the right weight for me (80 grams). Other Yinhe blades I've tried:

W-6 (Loop King) - highly recommended by many here. For me it's a little too heavy and a little too slow. About $26. I've sold mine to a friend.

896. Recommended mainly by Der Echte. It's more or less a N11 with paulownia (I think) face plies. Slower than a N11, better for chopping. Lots of vibration, one user didn't like the vibration, said it wasn't the right sort that gives feedback.

N10. Quite different from the N11, quite heavy, the handle looks the same.

N6. Thick, heavy blade. Way too fast for over-the-table play. I got this cheap when Eacheng was doing auctions on ebay.

Huichuan. Don't think this is even made by Yinhe, though Eacheng says it is! This is an old-style basswood blade, if I recall correctly, slightly heavy, hard. Also another ebay auction purchase (together with a couple sheets of 729 XL). Newer version of the Huichuan (to be honest, I don't know if this is the same thing):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Table-T ... 1627897761

Cheapest price on the N11 is $10.95 on ebay (these are actually the same people I recommended earlier, just on ebay!):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Yinhe-G ... 2474473248

Iskandar

I concur: 9000 is an awesome rubber! I highly recommend it.

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If you're in Adelaide and if you are within coo-ee of the OOAK shop (at Mawson Lakes) or one of the clubs Haggisv plays at (like Brighton) pay him a visit and have a chat about what might suit you best. At the shop he can show you different options too. This is the most likely way for you to end up with something best suiting you. Give OOAK a call and arrange it if you can.

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This!

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Yep

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Geez i didnt know they were so close to me!
will head in there sat and have a chat
will post what i come out with!!

bring him a beer or two...

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Luna and Alex are great people to deal with and will only be too happy to help you out. Though i doubt having 270 blades to choose from is going to help your decision making any easier so it might be a good idea to narrow it down a little in your own mind. Also afaik you will need to contact them prior for an appointment as they are busy people and are not always available.

Good luck and all the best.

HnG

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I'd say have three or five that would all be fine then just perhaps try get a feel of the handles to see what you think fits bets. You will adapt very quickly to the small variances in play.

Just take their advice on rubbers.

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