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The paddle fits firmly on my shakehands grip and it is very easy to control. Would recommend to minimum intermediate level.

A good blade that definitely is worth its price. Great blade for medium-level players.

I can say nothing but good things about this blade. Mine is 87g and 187g with MX-P’s on both sides, slightly over my normal weight, but very easy to handle. Not head-heavy at all. (Head size: about 156×149mm.) The ST handle shape is decent and not slippery.

I used this blade (on sale $24) as it is cheap and light (only 75grs) to try with boosted Hurricane 3 (also cheap $18/each rubber). Just for fun as I heard a lot about the boosted Hurricane.

It turned out to be a big WOW!

The combo gave me lots of spin, control, and speed, better than anything I had previously: Tibhar MXP, ELS, ELP, Juic nano, Yasaka Raz7, 9…

Plan to buy a new set of this blade with Hurricane 3 for backup as it is so cheap: $64 in total for now: 30 for the blade (regular price), $18 each for Hurricane 3!

Good blade. A bit stiff for my taste. Good for LP too, but they should be slow because of the stiffness. Better with soft rubbers. Enough speed and great control.

Nicely manufactured with a smooth handle, this blade provides fast speed for short play and excels in over-the-table play. It offers a pleasant touch and sound. Looping is particularly exceptional from 3-5 feet from the table. The blade is well-suited for medium to medium-hard rubbers.

Easy to play with, loads of spin, for the cost.

I wanted an all-wood blade that gave me great control and just a decently all-round game, and I’m extremely happy with this blade.

Very good feeling blade. Sufficient speed. Best value.

Very good feeling and flexible blade. Second to none.

This is the fifth blade I purchased (2 for me and 3 for friends). Hidden gem.

Alternative for Nittaku Acoustic. Very, very lively blade.

By chance this serves me as a playing blade. Good finish, but unrivaled woody feeling, flexibility, and comfort FL handle make this one of the best 5-ply wood blades on the market.

The feeling can be compared to the Nittaku Acoustic at 1/5 the price. A hidden gem for woody feeling fans. Must try!

Blade Review

This blade is suitable for beginners due to its lightweight and small handle. I recommend using Sriver-type rubbers initially.

As you develop your playing style (all-around or offensive) and improve your skills, you may notice a lack of power. To address this, you may need to switch to faster rubbers or a more suitable blade.

Personally, I prefer Chinese blades from brands such as Yinhe, LKT, or Dawei. For a comparable price, you can achieve similar results.

Very good blade for beginners to intermediate players. I would say that it is even better than Samsonov Alpha. FL and ST handles are thin, but AN is very comfy and bulky.

It plays well for all-around offensive style. Short game, flip, serve, etc., are good. Looping is very good. Blocking and smashing are alright.

I would say that it is about the same speed or just a bit faster than OC and Primorac. The handle has balsa inserted in the center, thus muting the vibration quite well.

A good blade to start with for beginners but also for more advanced players with faster rubbers. I think this blade is better than the Tibhar Premium Alpha.