Firestarter - Defensive

• Tempo: Forehand: 46 Backhand: 40
• Control: Forehand: 101 Backhand: 115
• Weight: about 89g
• Veneers: 5 pieces
• Dimensions (bat face): 16 x 15.8 cm
• Game system: DEF/DEF+

Table Tennis Defensive Blade Firestarter

Goal:
Control and safety in pimples play

Features:

Plies:
Plies 1+5: Fineline (brown)
Plies 2+4: Ayous
Core: Ayous

The Firestarter is the most defensive blade from Sauer & Tröger. The fine veneers were selected specifically so that you feel the maximum control a table tennis blade can offer. Thanks to the special CBIF glueing, the forehand is slightly faster than the backhand. This lets you play your forehand attacking strokes with even more speed.
Thanks to a long storage and drying period, the blade permanently keeps the playing characteristics it already has when you buy it.

Forehand:

When you make contact with the ball on the forehand, you feel the ball dig into the rubber and into the blade. This creates a moderate catapult effect that sends the ball over to the other half of the table on a higher arc. The spin generation is enormous. You will find it easy to place the balls precisely and put your opponent under pressure that way. Your own attacks are quite possible with an early point of contact.
In passive play, hardly any blade surpasses the Firestarter. It effortlessly defuses even the most powerful attacking strokes. If you want to drive your opponent to despair with control, the Firestarter is exactly the right blade for you.

Backhand:

The feeling of safety on the backhand is ideal for players whose blocks have so far sailed past the end of the table. Even with fast pimples rubbers, the blade allows excellent control. The balls bounce low and with plenty of spin on the opponent's half. With the Firestarter you neutralize speed and spin and develop into the most reliable player in the hall. The CBIF glueing is clearly noticeable and makes the blade very flexible.
The low speed gives you more time to prepare for your next stroke.
You develop a true feel for spin, the ball and stroke force.

Recommended playing style:

1. Blocking game close to the table
2. Defense away from the table with long pimples

Conclusion:
The Firestarter is the right choice for control- and spin-oriented players.

Test videos Firestarter