Defender

Last time play with pip-out rubber on bh and  T05 on fh.using LKT 729 bat. Beat Ml and Zb  but lost to an. Not bad for first time play using pimple(except a month played pimple on late 2010). Before that I played with normal rubber against mn, and I lost 2-4. However the game was close enough(lost mainly because his sidespin serve to my bh). My style of play was mainly on defensive block and lob only. He praise for my defensive ability to return balls on the table back  If you play defensively, why not try pimple out rubber. Maybe this style by using long pimple can benefit  me the most. That night I cant sleep well thinking of changing my equipments. It will cost me money, time and new skill needed.

Reasons to change to defense setup:
1. Lack of footwork
2. Ageing
3. ineffective bh
   - not aggresive, good for blocking and push/chop only (lately bh lob)
   - serve receive-ok but rarely attack( tried already but not consistence)
   - progress loop on bh very slow compare to my teammates.
4. Getting slower on movement
5. Easier to return serves
6. Chance of smashes are higher

So I ordered new equipment for defensive setup. I hope this will work. If not I will waste my money and time. But it is okay I guess. Why not give another try. At least I will gain experience. Sms Fairus to order butterfly Defense X blade with Haifu Octopus long pip and Xiom Vega Europe. Is this setup good? or it will be another equipment junkies. Try to cancel XVE because I think it is too soft for me. However it  too late because it has already installed on the slow blade. From my readings, I think the blade and XVE do not suit me. However I have to try first to know better. 

Setup
LKT 729 zebra T05/755 ox