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[729 fx]

I have heard of glass fiber, carbon (many diferent types like light, tamca etc), aralyte, kevlar etc. But nothing beats titanium. The lightest metal but with "bullet-proof" property like kevlar.

I read from the net a 7-layer blade by Palio comprises of 2 layers of light carbon, 2 layers of titanium and 3 layers of wood. The model is TCT. ( 拍里奥TCT碳素钛合金快攻型乒乓球 TCT titanium+carbon+wooden Blade)

Have anyone seen this or even try this blade?

[ejunkie]

WOW!
I want one of those blades. Hehe. My favor blade is the Stiga Titanium Wood.

[varghese]

I have started my journey of researching into the carbon blades. I'm getting a Stiga Carbo Oversize WRB today. As far as I know, the energy saving in different carbons are different. The fiber, black cloth adds sweet spot, but they are not energy saving. What I don't like about carbon is if it is high speed, no way I go near to it.

[729 fx]

Yes, varghese, you are right in saying that most, if not all carbon blades are fast but difficult to control, in my opinion.

[729 fx]

I may be getting this titanium blade for testing end of February 2010.
Till then, will review the characteristic of the blade.

[729 fx]

For a review of Palio TCT tinanium carbon blade, please see : viewtopic.php?f=98&t=447&sid=ddd797ae80d03fc57775229db2a68027#p2224

[729 fx]

There is another Palio blade, released in the year 2006 which comprised of Titanium and wood and was categorised as ALL+ to OFF- (IMO). Was told it is slower than the TCT (Titanium-Carbon blade which is categorised as OFF)It is a 7-ply blade and the model is T-7. Will be able to try this out end March and will review it later.