Andro Gauzy SL OFF

Yesterday, I played with this blade equipped with the Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Orange on the forehand (FH) and the Andro Hexer Powergrip on the backhand (BH). I found it to be a very consistent and controllable blade with these rubbers, producing a low throw.

Hard and stiff, this blade must be used with medium-soft, bouncy tensors to get the best results. It is the fastest of any all-wood blades I have ever used.

It is very good with rubbers such as Xiom Europe, BTY Tenergy, or Tibhar Evolution.

Do not use it with Chinese rubbers.

Have had a chance to practice with one of these several times in the last few weeks. To me, this is a fast blade, with a somewhat hard feeling but still very responsive. The ball comes off the paddle with a lot of speed while still keeping enough spin to stay on the table. When my opponent uses it, his smashes seem to carry some extra zing than with his old blade (Galaxy ZF5), and are more frequent. It’s a nice blade, worthy of its current position (#4) in the overall ratings.

The blade is too hard. It’s difficult to control the ball, and it doesn’t provide enough spin. The handle is also too small, which makes it uncomfortable to hold.

Overall, this blade is not recommended for players who are looking for a good all-around blade. It’s best suited for players who are looking for a hard blade that can provide lots of power.

Pros:

* Hard blade that can provide lots of power * Durable

Cons:

* Difficult to control the ball * Doesn’t provide enough spin * Handle is too small

Very good, but you have to be a pro for this, or at least playing at the highest stage in your country. It is superfast, and I play Stiga Rosewood NCT 7, which also is a heavy-duty speed monster. But it feels like an All+ compared to Gauzy.

“The wood by Simon Gauzy” - Ovangkol. ANDRO ebony - PERFECT FOR CUTTING VEGETABLES! Money down the drain.

Very good blade overall, but the hardness may reduce the spin for some players.

This is unquestionably the most premium and best all wood blade out there, and the price shows it. This blade can easily compete with some of the most popular carbon blades in speed. It also provides touch and feeling. Control is just a tiny bit better than offensive carbon blades (I’m comparing it to Viscaria, Vega Pro, and Boll ALC), although not by much and is not very noticeable. This blade also looks stunning.

However, you might not like this if you prefer more flexible blades. It is very hard and very, very stiff due to the ebony. Objectively, this is the best all wood blade by a wide margin. Although I prefer more flexible blades, my current is the Xiom Omega Pro.

Fastest all wood blade I’ve used. 87 Grams. Slight head heavy, not uncomfortable and great flared handle. Touch is very good for its speed and hard outer ebony ply. Does not feel super hard in terms of playing as it flexes slightly giving ability to spin when needed.

Speed is 9.4/10 Loop 8.9/10 Drive 9.5/10 Touch 9/10 Block 9.9/10. Definitely more for loop drivers than spinny brush loopers.

It does allow for brushing when needed but the pace when top spinning is relatively fast. Not as fast as carbons but a notch or two slower but can speed up to fast carbon speeds thus giving control in blocking or countering heavy topspin.

Semi stiff and very good at driving with mid hard rubbers and works extremely well with Skyline 2 provincial 40’, R47 and C48 types of rubbers.

Mid long trajectory and medium arc and safe when out of position when under pressure and allows for regaining aggression. Has many gears for serving and receiving, it however feels less crispy and more “soulful” feeling as they have marketed.

Overall a good wood alternative for those who don’t want to play or want to get away from carbon. I can do the fastest third ball openings I’ve ever been able to do and has a high elasticity and speed when going for the hills but able to control the game if you decide to be less aggressive.

Only drawbacks are price, veneer came off and recommend one layer of lacquer and it will last.

Power is available at all ranges from close to very far away. It does best one step back if you open slowly or on the table if you open third balls with power.

Overall my favorite 7 ply so far among ML3, PG7, Clipper or BS1 or even most euro 7 ply woods. It allows for all types of power input and you will rarely miss no matter how hard you hit or spin. Excellent control to speed ratio. Takes some skill but has a satisfying crack when hitting with tensors and strong powerful loops that make people feel like they are playing against Primorac in his prime…