SWORD GUN & ROSE is crafted with JLC 1.5K fiber poly dragon carbon and features NRF nano rubber filling technology, making it ideal for the new era of 40 ABS balls and offensive loop drives. The smooth and delicate surface of the handle provides a comfortable grip with just the right amount of friction, while the wood’s sweat-absorbing properties maintain a good feel while retaining its offensive capabilities. Experience powerful swings and impactful hits, allowing you to unleash your full potential.Handle: FL | CSStyle: OffensiveWeight: FL – 89±5g; CS – 85±5g (for reference only)Thickness: 5.5±0.2mm (for reference only)Click here to learn more about the Sword brand In-Depth User ReviewRubbers Used: Forehand: 729 Battle 2 National SP Backhand: DNA Pro HMy first impression of this blade is its solid feel. The rosewood outer ply combined with ZLC fibers creates a hard, crisp, and elastic sensation, noticeable even with minimal effort. As a looper, I really appreciate this.The Battle 2 SP, and the Battle series in general, share these characteristics—they are firm, crisp, and transparent, unlike rubbers like DHS Hurricane, Skyline, or Rxton 9, which tend to have softer topsheets with more solid sponges. Since both the blade and the forehand rubber share these traits, this setup feels fantastic for flat hits and drives. The clean, crisp, and direct feedback on impact is incredibly satisfying. However, for looping styles, this combination can feel a bit too bouncy with low power, making it harder to grip the ball and potentially causing shots to go long. Pairing it with a grippier rubber like Hurricane could help improve this.On the backhand, the blade is very responsive with great feel. Paired with the DNA, it delivers impressive speed. When I loop on the backhand (I use a backhand-heavy grip with more impact), I feel very much in control. The DNA also offers decent durability for a tensor rubber, though a noticeable drop in performance begins after about two months. After three months, the metallic sound disappeared entirely, followed by a serious loss of tension and a “dead” feeling.This blade provides a crisp, clear feel with minimal effort, and when you really engage it, the sound upon impact is remarkably loud. But don’t mistake this for just an attacking blade—the most impressive part is its performance at high power. When you dig into the core, the dwell time becomes very noticeable. After four months, my backhand rubber was completely dead and unusable. To counter the excessive bounce, I switched to a DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (37°, soft). While outright power on active shots isn’t as high as before, the control, especially for blocks and defensive plays, is now incredibly comfortable.Summary: Overall, I find this blade to offer great value for money. I previously used Innerforce ALC and Fan Zhendong ALC. While those are very stable, as someone who rarely plays formal matches, I found them less exhilarating for power shots during practice compared to the Blood Rose. That’s why the Blood Rose has become my main blade. Like this:Like Loading...
