Customer Reviews
All reviews listed are from verified customers who have purchased this product.
- 04/01/2024 Aother Excellent Blade from Darker Review by Grant Rodgers
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I bought this blade with the idea that it may be similar to the Darker Imperial Hinoki 2020 blade but at less than half the cost.
So I ordered it with almost the identical rubber that I have on my Imperial blade so that I could make a direct comparison.
It turns out that the two blades are not similar at all. They have a completely different feel.
The 7p-2a.7t is an excellent blade to be sure, but to me, it has a more conventional feel, similar to other offensive blades, whereas the Imperial blade has a more interactive feel,
especially in slower touch play. The two are not the same. I agree with another reviewer here who commented that the 7p-2a.7t has a slightly lower trajectory than what might be expected.
So if you are thinking that you can purchase the 7p-2a.7t and get the identical result as the Imperial 2020, don't do it. You won't.
I want to comment on the handle shape and size of Darker blades in general. I have read some criticism of the handle being too small. I couldn't disagree with this criticism more.
I use a straight handle and that is one thing I really like on Darker blades.
The handles are not too big in girth and that ensures that it is easy for me to make micro-adjustments to my grip during play which is one thing I look for in a handle.
Probably my most favourite handle shape was the earliest Butterfly Klampar blades that had an ovalized cross-sectional shape to the handle back in the early 70's but they were discontinued long ago and I have never seen them since.
The cross-sectional shape of Darker blades is not nearly as ovalized, nevertheless, I still find them comfortable and not too thick.
I can recommend this blade as a product that may work very well for you but just keep in mind that it does not play the same as the Imperial 2020. Well done Darker! - 20/03/2023 25% quicker than 7p Review by John PAYNE
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Quality - 07/12/2022 Best handle of the 2a range Review by John PAYNE
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Quality - 16/11/2022 Very good wood Review by Francois Desmoulins
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Quality - 27/07/2022 Excellent blade Review by gary fagan
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Quality - 01/06/2021 Good Blade Review by Harrison Sartori
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The wood also smells great!
But, the wood is quite soft and dents easily (cosmetic only) - 08/03/2021 Good value. Great performance. Review by Felix
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I paired it with Tibhar MX-P max on both sides. The blade shows good workmanship. It has a lower trajectory compared to my two solid Hinoki blades. Good control and feedback. It's good value and an all-rounder blade. - 12/08/2020 Beautiful blade, very nicely finished, slightly rounded edges. Review by Frank Dreist
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Speed probably just little less than Stiga Clipper but has more gears, means low gears are slower and with loads of feel and when hitting full face strong acceleration. Spin is excellent as well. I play Short pips on FH, my favourite ones are Stiga Clippa which are hard to find. Backhand Stiga Genesis M, which fits perfect for this blade in my opinion. The short pips work also quite well, not as well as on the Clipper though. Nice straight handle.
Feel is definitely more than a Clipper, it has fine touch. Excellent service from tabletennis11.com - 27/02/2020 Soft feeling Review by W830
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Quality - 13/02/2019 Beautiful blade with amazing control Review by rich c
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Quality - 24/12/2018 Simply amazing Review by Alexander Krivoruk
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Quality - 09/11/2018 Perfect workmanship Review by Hon Kau Ip
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Quality - 11/08/2017 Fantastic! Review by Luca Valentino
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