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  1. Difference between Neo and normal provincial Hurricane 3?

    I have been using for several months DHS NEO Hurricane 3 provincial in 40 degree (unboosted) what is the difference if you got the non neo provincial version in same 40 degree hardness 1. is it different sponge? 2. is it slower? 3. is it tackier, spinnier? 4. does the hardness fell the same...
  2. One Bat to rule them all, One Bat to find them, One Bat to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them

    Beautiful blade form SDC Fh limba - for topspin (reversed) Bh koto - for filth (pips)
  3. Do I hit through the sponge or brush?

    I think I brush the ball and make thin contact, however unless using tacky rubbers, I prefer the feel of softer rubbers. eg 05fx prefered to 05! Hurricane I prefer 40 degree to 39 degree This does not seem to make sense! Surely if i brush well I could use harder varieties. Shall I post some...
  4. Is black tenergy softer and spinnier than red?

    I think Black Tenergy 05fx is spinnier than red when new? What do you think? Are other Tenergys the same?
  5. Tenergy 05 vs Tenergy 05fx

    Hi as many know I have largely used Tenergy 05fx for years. Is it time to wear my big boy pants and use Tenergy 05 in Max? 05fx = easy access to spin, very spinny forehand loops, decent drives. bouncy on serve return, the slightest mis read exaggerated to hell very inconsistent on blocking or...
  6. Wanted Tibhar Akkad

    does anyone have a flared tibhar akkad they would sell me please
  7. Can you loop effectively with a thinner balsa blade?

    Can you get a decent spinny loop with a TSP balsa 4.5? Generally thicker balsa blades are awful for looping! Maybe the thinner ones flex a little for looping?
  8. Has anyone gone back to reversed both sides after an extended period using pimples?

    Hi imo the abs ball has pretty much made the mid pimple i use obsolete, the reduced spin in the game and speed just means I have to actually wallop the ball to win a point. my pips are basically ineffective and just play like a really rubbish reversed, I even played someone the other day who...
  9. Cured EJ

    As I have not posted for quite a while and have stopped being an EJ, I thought I would put up a new post! I have just spent about 6 months with same blade and rubbers. Tibhar Akkad, Hurricane 40degree Provincial Neo (orange sponge) and Kieler 1.5 I have been playing fairly consistently and...
  10. Wanted: OSP Virtuoso+

    I want a used OSP V+ flared handle. Does anyone have one they no longer require?
  11. FS: Yasaka Falck Carbon

    Yasaka Falck Carbon flair used for an hour excellent condition - boxed £90 ono
  12. FS: New Unused Tibhar Force Pro Boxed

    Tibhar Force Pro Brand new unused flair £45
  13. Finally found the Holy Grail

    So after trying quite a few different blade and rubbers. In desperation I returned to a blade I used 4 years ago. It has reasonable control, reasonable speed. Spin is pretty accessible. Serves and tight game decent. It also seems ok with medium pips. Stiga Infinity with 1.9 Tenergy 05fx and...
  14. What are the best orange balls?

    I used to prefer Orange balls, most venues have bad lighting or white walls. It is pathetic to play with white balls at most venues. Therefore what are the best Orange balls we can buy these days? In terms of spin and speed? I used to love the old nittaku celluloid orange balls.
  15. Can a player serve better with a less spinny (arguably) rubber?

    Today I managed to try Fastarc G1, I am thinking of moving away from Tenergy 05fx for various reasons. Anyway I think I hack serves not brush them in general. My serves are not great. Today I hacked my serves with G1 and seemed to be getting more spin and variation than with my usual 05fx...
  16. Fastarc C1 and G1

    I have decided that Tenergy 05fx is a bit bouncy, too bouncy and that these days the negatives of that outweigh the positives, especially with the ABS balls. So I know Fastarc G1 is often touted as a less bouncy but still spinny alternative to Tenergy 05. I have never really used the harder...
  17. Yasaka Falck Carbon or Donic Crest AR+

    I am currently playing with a Ma Lin Carbon. 1.9 Tenergy on forehand and Spinlord Keiler. I was using various 7 ply woods for the pimples, but I hate my fh and what it does to my top spin. Ma Lin is decent, fh and serving is better, but its a bit thin and flimsy and erratic on bh with mid pips...
  18. DHS Skyline 3 Provincial 40' (blue sponge)

    Has anyone tried this? Do you have to boost it for it to work? I never boost Hurricane when I use it! Patrick reviewed it on TT11, but does not say much about it unboosted?
  19. Cure for the EJ

    Hey dudes, I have finally found a cure for EJing, it is so simple. Get a bat you enjoy playing with and play fairly well with. It is that easy. For me it is the Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon. It is not the fastest but it is quick enough, now when I flat hit/drive with 1.9 Tenergy I hardly ever miss...
  20. What is my USA rating?

    Sometimes even I have a good rally with a few shots, usually about once a season. What is my USA rating now?
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