Hey Alex,
I think it’s mostly just about adjusting the bat abgle correctly for each shot and if you are further back etc. Its really good whennyou do get used to this and adapt ,as you say the control and spin you can generate is really good.
I think the danger when dropping the bat, especially with a rubber like 09c is that you can easily hit the ball long off the end ofbthe table with the higher arc that’s produced.
As for the blade I think it’s quite personal and your own preference really. I’d stick with something you’ve used before and are comfortable with or at least something similar so as not to make big changes to your equipment set up.
