I am a 1800- 2100 rating player in the us. I tried this blade 4 years ago,the blade was from my friend, it was paired with hurricane 3 both sides, then was medium+ speed,good feel,flip ok,mid table looping speed and crol ok. But I bought one about one year ago from another retailer, I put the same rubber on it, it just doesnt have the same feeling. it feels slower and weaker on looping.