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Defensive blades normally used by players who like low speed factors with maximum control. This combination affects the "contact time" with the ball. The modern, progressive defensive game requires a capacity to allow switching from defence into attack (typical of a modern defender).

Tried the Andro Fibercomp Def Blade with Mark V(FH) and 729 Super FX (BH) and here is the review:

Andro comments for Fibercomp Def
Speed: 75
Control: 100
Rigidity: 89
Ply: 5 + 2 fibre composite
Weight: 85g ±
- Recommended with long pimple out rubbers
- FIBERCOMP enables "flutter balls" play with high disruption factor
- Blade construction strengthened by two glass fiber veneers
- Possible to switch to offensive playing
- In defence play, high class plywood technology has excellent spin reversal
- Balsa core gives light-weight and ideal ball feedback
- Blade design (156mm) with extra large sweetspot that minimise mistakes

My comments :
This is a lightweight defensive blade and the handle has the "feel" and "control". Its widened blade head width provides excellent contact time when chopping giving extra biting grip. This low weight blade optimises the ability to change quickly into offensive action which is suitable to the modern defender. As I mentioned earlier, the blade is light and soft, hence very easy to control in defense. The speed is faster than most of the "def" blade, I would rated it as a DEF+. It is very easy to make topspin but the topspin made by this blade is not that aggresive and powerful (maybe because I am using a non-tacky rubber, will try with the DHS PF4 and see the result). It is also easy to make defensive cut. The advantage of this blade is during short attack on the table due to its flexiblility and the blade is shaped in a more offensive way.

In summary, this blade is suitable for allround player. The pure smash very fast and stable due to its large sweetspot. This is a nice blade for players who need and crave for control.

[ejunkie]

Here is a pic with descriptions
http://ttpioneers.ping-pong.com/Product ... ctID=RB200
$34USD is cheap for blades.

[acer800]

wow it sounds like an interesting blade, I might order it. Anyone willing to sell old one?

Sincerely,
-Acer800 (John)

[varghese]

I have heard about that blade a lot. A lot of defensive players like it because of its balsa core and soft touch. I have not tested it, but I may. But I fear it may lack a kick for a looping on the forehand.