Stag Control Table Tennis Blade

Blade is not as per shown in photo nor as per description. It's a 5 ply blade and not 7 ply. The top ply is only for name sake as it comes out. Finishing of the blade is pathetic. Half the edges of the top ply was damaged.The handle colour is as shown in my photo and not as per given photo.Packaging was good.If you want to develop your skills and have a long lasting blade then go for higher priced blades. Saving money on blades will only increase your expenses in the future and no development in your present skills.

the ply is good for amateur players but still not the best...

Average blade considering cost

Excellent control for beginners

I don't hate it, however i should!!!====Why i like it====Custom made racquets are generally costly and you can never get a decent blade below 2K (except Joola Carbon). This is one of the blades available for beginnners who want to start their games with good rubbers but don't have enough money to buy a decent blade. Most of the advance players will agree, TT is all about Skill > Rubber > Blades > Shoes > Shirt/Pant and all other show-off stuffs!!!I met a player in my club, who was using this blade with Mark V and it was a damn good combo..For this cheap blade to give good performance with Mark V, i was just amazed..This blade doesn't have any speed/control/spin of its own but combine it with a decent set of rubbers (Please don't use Tenergy/Acuda/Kool/Bluefire with this one, rather use Mark V or sriver) and it does the job and you get a racquet better than most of the premade racquets. I loved it as it provides very good option for people who are not going to spend too much money..===Why i won't buy this?===If you take your game seriously you definitely need something better than this!! Might be Joola carbon or Joola Eagle carbon or Tibhar low range blades!!Overall : Hats off to Stag for providing beginners with an option to get a custom made racquet at a low range..Respect..