Darker Legato with TTMaster Punto, XIOM Vega Pro, Butterfly Tenergy 25

by Varghese on April 4, 2010

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I like those Japanese made Darker blades. The Darker brand produces some very good 1 ply kiso hinoki blades. I have reviewed them before on spinmantra.com.

The Darker Legato is a OFF blade according to their rating. In my test I have found it to be an ALL- blade. In my experience with many brands the XIOM and Darker have good control blades. They are good for beginners to intermediate level players. They get more control, and the blades are not uncontrollable.

I think the top plies are made of limba wood. They are hard. I really liked it’s feeling while cutting as well as looping. The handle is thick. They call it speed handle. I sanded the handle to suit my small handle.

For a while, I have been playing with Darker Legato. The Darker with TTMaster Punto long pips is really screw up. I have found it to be very effective for a close to the table frictionless long pips style game. There is excellent reversal of spin and deception of spin. I have seen some player struggling with the very heavy dead balls that come out of this set up.

I have tried Butterfly Tenergy 25 on the other side. I have found it very good for countering top spin. The XIOM Vega Pro produces more spin and variations, but the Butterfly Tenergy 25 very good for high level top spin looping and countering.

Often people like to talk about blades with some craftsmanship. The Darker Legato is such a blade. This blade has beauty.

Darker with TTMaster Punto & Butterfly Tenergy, XIOM Vega Pro

Darker with TTMaster Punto & Butterfly Tenergy, XIOM Vega Pro

Darker with TTMaster Punto & Butterfly Tenergy, XIOM Vega Pro

Darker with TTMaster Punto & Butterfly Tenergy, XIOM Vega Pro

Darker with TTMaster Punto & Butterfly Tenergy, XIOM Vega Pro

Darker with TTMaster Punto & Butterfly Tenergy, XIOM Vega Pro

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SOO UN OH March 24, 2011 at 6:16 pm

I need highest speed tabletennis racket. Please recommend one.

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