Description of the Gambler Black Diamond Light (Texilium)

This is a great new blade from Gambler. It's a flexy blade with a lot of juice on it. It's fast, and if you like to take a few steps back and power-loop it then this is a great choice. I don't recommend this if you're inexperienced, though you could try a slower rubber on it (like the Dawei 2008 XP 1.5mm sponge) and then upgrade to a faster rubber once you grow into it. It has more jump than the Dynasty Hinoki Carbon from a distance, but isn't as good at the short game.

It's a stylish blade all over. The Texalium is a new composite material that hasn't been used in blades before. You don't feel a lot of vibration in this blade, which I personally prefer.

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