What's the difference between the Blade types? What's the best blade type?

[Racona Nova]

I happen to like BR in UE blades....I may be the only one though.

I don't think that UE looks bad...I use both blade types in BR sabers, but for me it just has more of this "Wow" effect in standard blades

[Qwenloswen]

So I've read through most of the pages on this thread and for the most part I've been seeing that the response boils down to "don't worry too much, it's all subjective anyway and you'll probably like whatever you get" but since I currently can only justify getting one blade I'm a bit hesitant to pick one at random on my first saber.

My problem is that I'm getting the emerald driver and the two colours I foresee using the most are pretty much at opposite ends of the spectrum - Blazing Red and Sunrider's Destiny or at least close approximations thereof. I've been seeing that for the most part people agree (with some exceptions) that reds generally look better in the standard while Sunrider's Destiny is suited to the Ultraedge.

I'm currently leaning towards the standard because while blues and greens look "better" (mileage may vary) in UE, they don't look "worse" in standard like some seem to feel that red does in UE. Does this seem like a logical conclusion to those of you with some experience?

I also plan to use this saber for combat so does heavy vs. mid grade make a very big difference? This last question is both in regards to lighting as well as how much abuse a mid grade can take.

[Racona Nova]

The standard blades mostly show the "true" colour, so you won't be wrong when using that blade for BR and especially SRD.

Regarding the strength of the blade, what combat do you prefer? Full contact heavy dueling or light sparring? For full contact, definitely get the Heavy Grades (you might notice a slight sacrifice of brightness, but it's barely visible), for light and medium sparring the Mid Grades are more than sufficient.

And be so kind, please read through our forum rules and post a short acknowledgement

[Qwenloswen]

My preference is full contact but I suppose in truth there are very few people in my area who would prefer the same. However, if the brightness loss is largely negligible I might as well go heavier for future use.

Thank you, you've helped me settle on standard heavy weight, I appreciate the input.

And be so kind, please read through our forum rules and post a short acknowledgement

Oh. Oops, my thanks. I was clearly lurking on this thread before ever posting, thank you for alerting me to that.

[Racona Nova]

No problem, always glad to help

[Gamble]

Thank you deep your post was very helpful for my future orders

[Lord Sidious]

The standard blades mostly show the "true" colour, so you won't be wrong when using that blade for BR and especially SRD.

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Sorry, Sun Riders Destiny looks awful in Midgrade blade, it looks much better in Ultraegde to my eyes.

Blazing Red looks good in both, however more brilliant and accurate in Midgrade.

[Racona Nova]

Could be due to my Emerald settings I used some time ago...with those it looked better in Standard Mid Grade. Can't compare to the stock SRD, though, so I just rated it according to how I liked it in UE and Standard Nonetheless, it's always good to hear other opinions!

[Lord Sidious]

Exactly, it's always interesting to read other people's opinion about colors and which blades go "best" with which. 

[Mads]

I'll gladly sacrifice a small amount of brightness for the heavier gauge blades just for the power moves when dueling. I actually like the way they look with the lights on in the garage (for dueling) so for me it's no bother at all. I need my Sabers to hit things like people so might as well hit 'em real good.

It's ok sometimes those people hit me back and it really hurts. Good times had by all.

[ithekro]

Fortunately the loss from using heavy grade blades on not too great.  Depending on the color of light used.  The TRI-Cree likely fix that problem, though you lose the ability to have Flash on Clash and some of the mixed colors.

The Emerald Driver powered sabers aren't as bright as the TRI-Cree for all colors, but they are usually bright enough to over come the heavy grade blades.  Though my ability to compare is impacted a little, as I only have heavy grade blades, but they look nice.

[readroof2]

I am about to get a Manticore CE in Emerald, and I don't know whether to get mid grade or heavy grade (not ultra-edge though). I think I will be using all colors, like green, blue, purple, red, orange, yellow, and brown if I can make that. Which blade type should I choose? I doubt I will be doing much sparring, but I don't want the blade to be damaged at all when I do.

[Gamble]

Thanks deep enjoyed reading your post on the different types of blades well said it was very helpful thanks

[ChrisTheCalvinist]

I like the ultraedge midgrade, the shiney blade, mid grade (I think) I'm not a big fan of that.

[Juanwiththeforce]

Hey guys I'm getting an Apprentice V4 (With Ob. V4 Sound) in blazing red.

I plan on screwing around with the saber once/twice a week, and I plan to also do some sparring.

Recommendation for best all-around blade? I'm looking for a duel-capable one that still looks good. A suggestion would be helpful. Thanks!