I used blades of varying makes (Ben Sayers, Maxfli, Slazenger etc) when these makers were still a force in golf and to be honest with the exception of the Maxfli Australian blades I'm so glad I have cavity backs now. That said I was playing and practicing 7 days a weeks so my swing was as grooved as its ever going to be. I had on hand coaching available too so I could use a blade. Now even with lessons and regular practice older age, swing faults galore etc means I need all the help I can get