Hugo - We have had the pleasure of testing this shovel thanks to Starvie Paddle that has given us the shovel to test it on the paddle and we already anticipate that we have been delighted with it.
Note that the Titania Carbon model is the blade that uses Carolina Navarro, nine years number one in the world and seven times world champion, Carolina Navarro. In this case it will be the Soft version which, as many of you know, means that it is a softer version than its twin blade.
As for the durability, we have tried the shovel a considerable time and in many match. In various weather conditions, different locations (at sea level and in height), so we can not complain because we have not observed any defect or even having rushed the shovel with the walls and with the carpet and even a fence has approached .
The weight of Test model is 360 grams, a light shovel that does not affect its performance.
We start with the product in hand ...
As soon as you catch it, two things come into view: the first is its round shape, that already gives us clues as to where you can walk this shovel in the absence of testing it on the track, and the second, and even more obvious, is that it is an aesthetically very nice shovel. It draws attention by using a range of very attractive colors that combine perfectly thanks to a black background (like carbon) that highlights the Starvie logo in sky blue and that is dotted with yellow strips in relief that, we intuit , has relation with the world of Astronomy. This system will serve to roughen the contact surface.
In addition, It has the short-sized handle, a normal clamping rope and robust that provides safety and comfort and an original grip with normal thickness.
We adjust the wristband, the cap and… To the track !!
Before starting we have a previous idea if we stick to its round shape, its lightness in hand and its great balance of weights. We are also curious to try the relief of the yellow lines of their faces, but let's see what the shovel tells us.
As always we started the test with the rally in the track background.
This Star Vie Titania Carbon Soft It is a soft, agile and fast shovel that moves well from one side to another and that has a large ball exit in the slow balls, something that helps us. At the bottom of the track is a very comfortable shovel, with great control and quick assimilation for any player since it responds perfectly to the direction and strength that we want to print.
The sweet spot (optimal point of striking the surface of the blade) is very broad reaching almost the entire face without penalizing just off-center hits.
We took advantage of the slow rally and climbed ... to volle
In the net is a very funny shovel. Being soft helps us in many situations being a great ally in the slow balls to give speed without losing a bit of control. In the left, in the volleys to the corners and, why not say it, in the fast and strong volleys in the background.
Regarding network control, it is still spectacular. Its agility makes it a very skillful shovel for the rapid assembly of the blow, for the blockages in the net and to direct the volley wherever we want. In short, it is a shovel with which we can attack without losing control of our striking at any time.
We go with the beating and we start with the tray.
The Titania Soft It is a shovel to make trays with 'bad baba', that is, following what has already been commented to be light allows a quick placement of the shovel. His soft touch helps us to have a good feeling with the ball and therefore we can place the shot where we want. Deep trays, to the fence, to the corner or short looking for the feet ..., we can try to take the ball to each part of the field.
But not everything are advantages. In fast trays and snakes we will have to apply more force than to another type of blade more hard or firm, because beyond that the sound is spectacular, the face cushions a bit the impact with the ball when we accelerate the viboray although it does not suppose a problem of jugabilidad, yes we must have it in account at the time of taking advantage of more.
And of course, we're going to hit him, let's go smash.
Soft touch paddle, with good control and that at the moment of striking, we have an impact on the above with the fast trays. As for power could not be entirely perfect (since perfection has not yet been manufactured), but nevertheless we do not make the idea that it is a shovel without power. Because of its soft composition it is a shovel that absorbs the ball, that is, lets the ball enter the surface of the paddle (it sinks into it) being positive to have a good ball out when using slow or forced hits but that slows down (dampens) when we hit the smash.
That which the Titania Soft is not a shovel that leaves us lying in the smashfar from it. It will behave perfectly if we do the hitting technically well, but do not look for any additional power to our strength. It will be an ideal shovel for the X3 shots since the small relief of the yellow strips together with their agility allows us to lift and place the ball in the ideal place to send our rivals out of track if they want to not lose the point.
We make some wall outlet, and the thing changes for the better because its qualities in the control of ball and lightness are united a very good acceleration and great exit of ball to be able to arm a wall exit quickly and to the place that we choose although the ball does not remain us in the best conditions for it with respect to the crystal.
As for the the balloons and the defense. balloons and puddening.
They are situations of games in which once again we will enjoy this Titania. Balloons that quickly take the tempo and therefore are not difficult to execute. The defense, on the other hand, will be perfect thanks to all the qualities that we have already commented previously. If you dream of saving lost balls or on the contrary you want to despair to the rival in the bottom of the track, this blade will help you in your goal. A fast friend with great ball output, comfortable and that allows us to feel the ball in each hit.
In summary…
We can not do aesthetics other than to give it an 10. Pretty, well finished and striking, but without excesses. We really liked the cleanliness on the face of the blade without marks and showing only a good creative design.
It is a shovel with a neutral balance, very balanced and light. It has a round shape and a soft touch like its Soft version indica.
In terms of its qualities we highlight a great ball control with a good ball out, agile and fast. It is not a power shovel but it does not behave badly in this aspect although, without a doubt, it is a shovel very control, very comfortable and which will not cost to adapt from the minute one of game. further given its characteristics allows you to risk a little more with the beating since it perfectly corrects those possible errors forcing or lack of technique for less advanced players.
In volleys behaves docile and precise and in defense is ideal to make your carrier an impassable wall.
It is a shovel that I recommend for all levels, will help the less technical and will be a good faithful companion for the most advanced ..
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* TITANIA CARBON SOFT SCORE *
*Power: 3
*Control: 5
*Gameplay: 4
*Integrated: 5
*Finishes: 5
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