Customer review for Andro Gauzy SL OFF

External Review for Andro Gauzy SL OFF on December 25, 2021

Fastest all wood blade Ive used. 87 Grams. Slight head heavy, not uncomfortable and great flared handle. Touch is very good for its speed and hard outer ebony ply. Does not feel super hard in terms of playing as it flexes slightly giving ability to spin when needed. Speed is 9.4/10 Loop 8.9/10 Drive 9.5/10 Touch 9/10 Block 9.9/10. Definitely more for loop drivers than spinny brush loopers. It does allow for brushing when needed but the pace when top spinning is relatively fast. Not as fast as carbons but a notch or two slower but can speed up to fast carbon speeds thus giving control in blocking or countering heavy topspin. Semi stiff and very good at driving with mid hard rubbers and works extremely well with Skyline 2 provincial 40, R47 and C48 types of rubbers. Mid long trajectory and medium arc and safe when out of position when under pressure and allows for regaining aggression. Has many gears for serving and receiving, it however feels less crispy and more "soulful" feeling as they have marketed. Overall a good wood alternative for those who dont want to play or want to get away from carbon. I can do the fastest third ball openings I've ever been able to do and has a high elasticity and speed when going for the hills but able to control the game if you decide to be less aggressive. Only drawbacks are price, veneer came off and recommend one layer of lacquer and it will last. Power is available at all ranges from close to very far away. It does best one step back if you open slowly or on the table if you open third balls with power. Overall my favorite 7 ply so far among ML3, PG7, Clipper or BS1 or even most euro 7 ply woods. It allows for all types of power input and you will rarely miss no matter how hard you hit or spin. Excellent control to speed ratio. Takes some skill but has a satisfying crack when hitting with tensors and strong powerful loops that make people feel like they are playing against primorac in his prime.

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