Hi there!
Glad to have you with us in the Academy, welcome! Ok yes equipment is a very tricky one as everyone likes different things and feels comfortable with different rubbers and blades. But from what you have said there and the equipment you listed I would definitely say that you can use a slightly more offensive blade like the korbel as you didn’t like the feel of the defence wood. Also I think long pimples are easier to master so that’s probably the best option there as well, if you can find something you feel comfortable to be consistent with then that’s brilliant because in the long term you will be able to improve the quality of spin you get etc.
For hybrid modern defenders I would always recommend a straight handle grip because this is easier to twiddle and trun the bat during the game.
I think here it’s a case of doing some testing with this different equipment until you find a combination you personally feel comfortable. That’s the most important thing and then stick to it without changing once you have settled on a combination. Let us know if you have any further questions 🙂
