I’m with Iksander on the Sanwei M8. Tried a bunch of different blades (cheap and expensive) and this is my favorite. Perhaps Ill look for a faster blade at some point but this thing plays perfect in all the ways for me now. Also good for developing shots since it’s more controlled less fast, you can put more into it without losing control of your shot. I’m a two wing looping attacker and it works well for me.

I recommend H3neo on the FH and Friendship Focus 3 Snipe on the backhand. All of these are sold on Megspin, your shop of choice. On their website, search M8 b/c the M8 oddly doesnt show up if you select Sanwei blades. This is a good setup and will cost about $44 all together. I sold my $250 setup shortly after trying this. Some might say it’s slow but the legs and waist can create more power than any equipment can. This setup is about proper technique and power from the body.

If you want a more dynamic forehand rubber, H3 Neo Provincial is a good upgrade from the commercial H3N. Softer, spinnier and better at literally every shot. I think the one Megsapin sells is 39*. This one is $48 on Megaspin as opposed to the $20 commercial one.

$250 setup?? At that price it better be blessed by Ma Long himself

What I ended up buying was the Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive with H3N and xiom Vega pro. I haven't been able to actually try it out because all the clubs are closed but another blade is definitely something I have in mind. For backhand rubber what others do you recommend? I want to someday buy a cheaper rubber and compare it to a more expensive one to see if the price was worth it or not

And as a sidenote I thought people exaggerated when they said Chinese rubbers smelled like fish, the smell has even gotten into my clothes and the racket is inside its case