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2015/02/13
Swedish Classic, or "Swekura" as it's commonly known.
Being a STIGA blade, it's a great match for tacky rubbers, as you'd expect.
That's because the blade thickness is a shocking 5.5mm.
It flexes nicely and keeps the bounce reasonably in check,
so the control is good too. Easy to use.
Since the bounce is kept under control, long pips are easy to use with it as well.
The price isn't high by comparison either, so I'd recommend buying it!Overall Speed Spin Control Touch
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2015/02/13
It's carbon, yet it comes in at a shocking price under 5000 yen.
The performance is good too, and what really stands out is the feel on contact.
You can really feel the carbon in your hand, which is great.
It also works well with pretty much anything you pair it with, which is another plus.
The next best thing is the speed.
Your topspin drives come out fast and stable - it feels unbeatable in that sense.
It offers great value for money and is a real all-rounder too
- no other manufacturer makes a blade like this.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch
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2015/02/13
I'd recommend this to players who attack aggressively off the backhand side like Wang Hao,
as well as players who use tacky rubber.
That said, plenty of other players can use it too if they want to —
it works. It's got strong bounce and can cover for the rubber's shortcomings.
The one thing I don't like about it is the hardness.
It's hard. Almost unbelievably hard.
And because of that, I'm not really a fan of the feel either…
I'd recommend it to intermediate-to-advanced players. Actually,
only intermediate-to-advanced players can really handle this one.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch
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2015/02/13
This is the hard-sponge version of Spectol, a short pips rubber that's been on the market for a long time.
That signature Spectol variation is still there, and it's easy to use.
That said, I also felt that being harder makes it a bit less controllable.
I'd recommend it for attacking choppers or players with an unorthodox style.
It's cheap and long-lasting too, so it's good for beginners.
Between the regular Spectol and this one, I'd definitely recommend
this one.Overall Speed Spin Control
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2015/02/13
A lot of choppers back in the day used this rubber.
The sponge feels soft and gives the ball nice grip.
Also, personally, I'd like not just choppers but also beginners to use this one. It's easy to use.
It's cheap and easy to use. Good balance is its selling point.
It's totally fine even with a lively blade.
However, if you use it on a stiff carbon blade,
that nice grip on the ball goes away.
By the way, this rubber is a tacky rubber.Overall Speed Spin Control
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