Turtle-chan's profile
| Gender | Male |
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| Age | U40 |
| Experience | 11〜20 years |
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- Racket
- Offensive 7-ply bladeThe Clipper series is one of the most popular STIGA blade series ever made.F...
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- Rubber (Front)
- RAKZA X table tennis rubber from Yasaka is the latest addition to the popular and highly successf...
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- Rubber (Back)
- • Tenergy 80 is the ideal balance between spin and speed• Even faster than Tenergy 05 and offerin...
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User review
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2017/04/19
Currently using it on my backhand. It's made entirely in Japan and is one of the top-tier rubbers out there.
The balance between spin and speed is very good. I especially love the "FX" sponge.
My chiquita and backhand drive, which I used to struggle with, feel like they've leveled up even further.
The ball carries through, and on blocks it adds even more power.
The one downside is the lifespan of about one to two months. It would be ideal if it were priced so you could replace it often.
I plan to take good care of it and use it for a long time.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Recomend racket CLIPPER CR WRB
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2017/02/02
I love the feel of STIGA wood blades, and I've been using Clipper-series blades for 20 years now. Even with prices going up, this one's still around 10,000 yen. The performance is well beyond the price, so I recommend it!
Because the handle is hollow, the feedback that comes through to your hand really resonates. The weight is balanced toward the top, so centrifugal force helps generate a lot of spin — it might suit mid-distance drive attackers.
With the "CR System," the top ply has a fan-shaped area of harder coating. Rubber tends to peel off easily, so I'd recommend applying glue thickly.
It has plenty of bounce, but it still keeps that wood-specific "ball hold" feel.
Probably because of the plastic ball, the thickness has changed from 6.3mm on the previous model to 7mm. The weight is in the 90g range, so it might feel a bit on the heavy side.
STIGA also offers the SFLA (Slim Flare), which has a thinner handle you can choose instead, so players with smaller hands, including women, might want to look into that option instead.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little hard
Recommend rubber(Front) Rakza X
Recommend rubber(Back) Tenergy 80-FX
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2017/02/05
This is a tacky tension rubber with a whole new feel.
I used to use Hurricane. I haven't tried Shoryu yet.
The feel off the ball is great and it flies well. The tackiness isn't too strong or too weak, and it still generates good speed.
Of course it also has the strong spin that Chinese rubbers are known for, so serves and pushes bite well too.
What I really want to highlight is that it's lighter than I expected. The price is nice and low too.
The black sponge is the "Blue Sponge," and it looks great!Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Recomend racket CLIPPER CR WRB
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2017/04/21
Discontinued. This is an Adidas carbon blade. I'm currently using it as my "third racket."
▼Its distinguishing feature is the thick 2-ply carbon construction, which gives it a lot of bounce and lets you return the ball with real power. I think a softer sponge rubber pairs well with it.
▼You don't see "Adidas rubber" in stores anymore either, so I'm using up the stock I had. When I show my racket to people at tournaments, the reaction is usually "that's rare."
▼Personally, I really like Adidas's three-stripe design. I'm also a big fan of the Adidas "racket case" that goes with it - it looks great. Even if it's just the shoes and uniforms, I'd love for Adidas to stick around in table tennis.
▼I do have one request.
As you know, wonderful pro-spec equipment from long-established table tennis manufacturers, highly specialized for performance, is great, but
I'd love to see "major sports manufacturers" other than Adidas get more involved in table tennis too.
If the player base grows, product prices could come down relatively, and the designs could look cool too. If more accessible equipment became available, I think table tennis would spread among people of all ages and genders worldwide. I want to believe in the table tennis equipment industry's room to grow.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Hard
Recommend rubber(Front) Vega Europe
Recommend rubber(Back) Tenzone SF
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2017/04/19
Currently using it on my forehand.
Switched over from Nittaku's Fastarc G-1 (around 6000 yen).
The "grip" on the ball is strong, and I don't think you'll lose out in hard-hitting rallies.
I'm satisfied with the spin, speed, and bounce.
That said, the sheet is heavy, so to really bring out this rubber's strength — sinking the ball firmly into the sponge — you need enough swing power to make full use of it.
Solid and no-nonsense — I really like Yasaka rubbers.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Recomend racket CLIPPER WOOD WRB
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