The Diode V is a classic defensive blade with the characteristics that provide a high level of control on attack shots. This 5-ply blade is designed to create long distance chop with heavy spin an great touch. The Diode V play perfectly across the board on all defensive shots like chop, push, bump, short return, and serve. All while maintain a high amount of feel when the player needs to execute a finishing shot. This blade head is wide as a defensive blade coming in at 166x156mm. The average weight is 97 grams, and the blade thickness is 7.9mm. The FL handle is 100x24, and the ST handle is 100x23. This Defensive blade is suited for and allow for control on attack shots, so the recommendation for attacking players would be the Dignics line of rubbers. It provide the perfect balance between close to the table attack and chop with the Dignics 05. Mid distance attack and chop with the Dignics 80, and long distance chop and attack with the Dignics 64. Since this is a defensive blade it is complimented by rubbers like SpinArt that creates heavy spin if the chop is the desired shot. As well as the long standing chop rubber best seller, in Tackiness. The Feint Long III is the perfect backhand rubber that can easily absorb attack shots, heavy spin shots, as well as reversing the spin of loops. To add more grip to this blade you can get the Soft Grip Tape. It provides grip and comfort to the racket handle. Another great choice for racket care is adding side tape to the blade. It can protect the wood in the event it is hit on the table.