I have both the Air Blade and X-Monster. I really like them both. I feel like the XM has more power without sacrificing a huge amount of control. The grit on each paddle is very substantial. I think the Air Blade is probably better for the less experienced player, but a seasoned player would like it as well. For what it’s worth, my backhand loves the XM. Both paddles are made with quality and are great looking! You can’t go wrong with either!
I've been playing with the Air Blade and I'm absolutely in love with it, it's my favorite by far. As for the edgeless, my paddle has proven to be unbreakable. They claim that the paddle has a fiberglass braid around the entire edge, and honestly, I don't feel the need for edge tape on it. I've been using it for over six months now and no breaks or cracks at all. Great review!
Paddle manufacturers need to stop trying to make edgeless happen, it’s not going to happen. It shrinks the sweet spot and the edges get damaged too easily. Unless you put edge tape on it, those defeating most of the reason for the edgeless in the first place.
I personally don't prefer edgeless due to the sweet spot effect but I will say on these outside of scuffs and that kind of thing they seemed incredibly sturdy
I have both the Air Blade and X-Monster. I really like them both. I feel like the XM has more power without sacrificing a huge amount of control. The grit on each paddle is very substantial. I think the Air Blade is probably better for the less experienced player, but a seasoned player would like it as well. For what it’s worth, my backhand loves the XM. Both paddles are made with quality and are great looking! You can’t go wrong with either!
Well said!
I've been playing with the Air Blade and I'm absolutely in love with it, it's my favorite by far. As for the edgeless, my paddle has proven to be unbreakable. They claim that the paddle has a fiberglass braid around the entire edge, and honestly, I don't feel the need for edge tape on it. I've been using it for over six months now and no breaks or cracks at all. Great review!
Love to hear it!
Does the power monster paddle have more power than a hudef viva pro gen 2 paddle or a Selkirk power air paddle?
Can't tell about the hudef, never played with it, but way more power than the Selkirk for sure
Does it have more power than a Spartus Olympus paddle?
Paddle manufacturers need to stop trying to make edgeless happen, it’s not going to happen. It shrinks the sweet spot and the edges get damaged too easily. Unless you put edge tape on it, those defeating most of the reason for the edgeless in the first place.
I personally don't prefer edgeless due to the sweet spot effect but I will say on these outside of scuffs and that kind of thing they seemed incredibly sturdy