Bulldozer

Bulldozer is rated as a slower blade, prioritizing control and defensive capabilities over raw power. While it possesses enough speed for attacking shots like counter-attacking and lifting, its design focuses on placement and disruption. This makes it ideal for players who rely on tactical variety rather than outright power, fitting an ALL+ classification that leans slightly towards offensive play compared to pure defensive blades.

Our analysis shows the Bulldozer offers excellent control, which is crucial for effective combination play. This high level of control allows for precise ball placement, effective spin management, and consistent performance in both blocking and attacking strokes. The blade's design prioritizes a superior feel for the ball, enabling players to execute their game plan with confidence and accuracy.

The 7-ply all-wood construction provides a firm, medium-hard feel. This offers a solid foundation for generating power in attacks while still delivering clear, responsive feedback for precise ball control during defensive and touch shots, perfectly suiting the dual nature of combination play.

The blade facilitates a medium-high throw angle, which complements its defensive design by enabling effective topspin and looping attacks. This characteristic allows players to execute dynamic offensive shots confidently, rounding out a versatile toolkit that goes beyond pure disruption.

Designed to maximize spin reversal with long pimples, the Bulldozer provides a medium-to-long dwell time. This allows the ball to sink into the blade surface longer, enhancing control and spin generation during passive strokes and blocks, which is critical for disruptive play.

Bulldozer is a relatively stiff blade. This stiffness is beneficial for generating direct power in attacking shots and for maintaining rock-solid stability during aggressive blocks with long pimples, helping to accelerate the ball dynamically when you decide to switch from defense to offense.

The blade is engineered to minimize unwanted vibrations, especially important when blocking with long pimples to ensure clean spin reversal and control. This low vibration characteristic contributes to a very stable, predictable, and solid feel upon ball contact.

Dr. Neubauer has a strong reputation for producing specialized, high-quality equipment, and the Bulldozer reflects this commitment. The build quality is considered very good, with a focus on durability and meeting the unique demands of combination players. Its continued production and positive user feedback support a rating of excellent craftsmanship and reliable performance.