Phoenix Rudder
The actor who played Ant-Man in the MCU Paul Rudder
Weight: 34.4g (LOW END) - 34.8g (HIGH END)
Design:Phoenix Rudder features an inverted six-sided taper blade design.
Gimmick: Designed to stand still with the Glide Bit, gradually wearing down opponents' stamina.
Stamina vs. Stamina: Phoenix Rudder struggles in stamina battles, being inconsistent and unable to compete with predecessors like Phoenix Wing. Its recoil from the mix of plastic and metal contact points hinders its performance against stamina-focused opponents like Wizard Rod.
Attack vs. Stamina: Phoenix Rudder lacks the weight and aggression to consistently KO or defeat stamina combos. The recoil it generates often works against it. Attack vs. Attack: Phoenix Rudder can occasionally deliver strong hits that drain the stamina of other attackers. However, its performance is inconsistent.
Strengths:
Powerful Attacks: Phoenix Rudder can land strong hits against opponents, though this is not consistent.
Weaknesses:
Stamina: Phoenix Rudder has poor stamina due to its design and shape.
Negative Recoil: The recoil from its attacks often backfires, weakening its performance.
Gameplan: You want to run Phoenix Rudder on an aggressive setup using any balance bit with aggression and stamina. Your goal is to hard launch and try to outlast attackers albeit somewhat difficult to pull off.
Combos:
Attack: Phoenix Rudder 7-60/9-60/5-60/1-60 P/U/T
Overall
Due to its poor shape, Phoenix Rudder struggles to excel in any particular category. It lacks the aggression needed for pure attack and doesn't have the stamina to outlast opponents. While it can perform decently against other attackers, its limited niche use makes it a challenging release to master. Although not a must-have, it can still be a welcome addition to anyone's collection.