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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | U30 |
| Experience | １１〜２０ years |
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- It is not yet released as of January 2018, but since it is already used by Mizutani and Hamamoto,...
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2020/09/29
A blade that combines stability with destructive power
I normally use an outer ALC blade.
The hype was "insane power" for this VC, but since it's an inner carbon blade, it doesn't have quite the same bounce as an outer.
That said, compared to wood-heavy blades like Innerforce ALC that most people use, the feel is harder and springier, so it didn't feel too different to me.
The bounce over the table is well controlled, so you won't pop your blocks up either.
It's a bit thick and has some weight to it, so smashes definitely have good initial speed and carry through - there's real power there.
You can hit hard shots from mid-distance too, but overall I'd say this is a close-to-the-table blade for fast attackers, one that lets you play the short game with fewer mistakes than your opponent while still producing powerful finishing shots.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little hard
Recommend rubber(Front) V＞15 Extra
Recommend rubber(Back) V＞15 Extra
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2019/08/14
I was using an inner-ply blade, but my drives were landing shallow and getting countered a lot from close to the table, so I switched to this. As expected, even with tacky rubber I can now hit sharp drives deep into the opponent's court. That's an outer blade for you. My curve drives are catching the net less too.
I put Extra on the backhand, and it doesn't fly too much. I get the same feeling with this as with the Timo Boll or the Viscaria. It's not very sensitive to the opponent's spin, so it's easy to pair as a backhand with tacky rubber.
The handle is thicker than the Timo Boll, but compared to the Viscaria, which has the same handle length, the part you actually grip feels flatter and thinner.
Because of that, the weight balance sits a bit more toward the blade, making it easier to swing through, so forehand drives generate more spin than on the Viscaria.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little hard
Recommend rubber(Front) HURRICANE 8
Recommend rubber(Back) V＞15 Extra
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2024/07/13
Grip on the ball is strong, but it's not a rubber that launches the ball especially high. It felt more linear than I expected — a rubber where speed comes more easily than spin. Kind of like Tenergy 64 or V15 Stiff.
Rather than the rubber itself supplying the power, it feels more like it just grabs the ball and the rest is up to your arm. Using it on the forehand, you have to generate the arc with your arm yourself, so it calls for more of an old-school swing — full swings and upward strokes — and it might not suit everyone. On the backhand, as long as you don't take a big swing, blocks, chiquitas, and meeting shots are easy, and I think it's a good rubber for that.
On both forehand and backhand, pushes tend to float up. You need to cut down from above to keep them controlled.
Also, this is a complete upgrade over the Quantum — the impact it can handle is on a whole different level to begin with.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
Recomend racket VISCARIA
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2023/09/02
I think this is a great blade with a soft all-wood feel and just the right amount of bounce.
On top of the control the blade itself offers, the weight balance toward the handle and easier follow-through have really stepped up its handling.
It's easy to use for the short game and blocking, as well as counters and topspin rallies.
There's no real downside, but because the Ver.D has a wider sweet spot, shots tend to come out more uniform.
The non-fiber version has more variation in spin amount and depth, giving it more power than it looks like it should have. The Ver.D is also easier for your opponent to handle, so I'd recommend it to players who have the power to win rallies through sheer force.
Also, this might just be individual variation, but maybe because it's 7 thin plies plus 2 fiber layers, the bonding seems weak and the top ply tends to peel. If the grip comes off there's not much you can do, but I'd recommend protecting the blade edge with side tape.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommend rubber(Front) Dignics 09C
Recommend rubber(Back) Dignics 09C
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2021/01/03
To give my conclusion up front, they claim a 15% speed increase, but in actual use the difference is subtle. If anything, I'm not sure it's even a 10% difference. Compared to the blue-sponge or Nittaku Turbo type rubbers, the difference between the Neo series and the 8 isn't really enough to call a "difference." I think it's fine to just go with whichever one matches your feel.
That's not to say the performance is low. Both the sponge and the sheet are soft and grip the ball well, and the spin performance is high. The height of the arc and how much the ball curves is impressively Hurricane-like. Speed, bounce, and distance are no different from the Neo 3, the ball comes in shallow and stable. Any lack in loop quality or drive weight can be made up for with spin.
With the release of high-speed Hurricane rubbers like the blue sponge and Turbo types, the 8 ended up in an awkward spot, faster than the Neo 3 but slower than the Blue. As a result, if you prioritize spin and stability, the Neo 3 ends up being the safer bet. You might as well choose based on whether you like or dislike the fact that it's pre-tuned.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Recomend racket VISCARIA
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