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So I was using some cheaper Chinese rubbers like Geospin and 729 and was trying to develop my loop into the game but struggling so I had a go with a cork handled blade fitted with Bluefire M2's and couldn't believe how the ball dipped and shot of the table with the same technique I had been using.

So I brought a couple of the slower M3 Max to try and they have really helped me develop my forehand and now backhand loop. I think they are a rubber that really rewards the proper technique, I would almost say they are a development rubber for people wanting to bring a loop into their game, they can save a lot of imperfect shots as they grab the ball well and generate a lot of spin but when you settle down and plant your feet you really can generate a lovely fast dipping shot.

Flicking and blocking are great also, flat hitting I find the forehand a little too bouncy (excuse my lack of technical terms) and chopping is ok but having used Chinese rubbers I found them a lot easier to chop with.

I am really happy with the M3 Max on my backhand but am now going to try the 2mm M2 on my forehand in the hope that I will produce a more penetrating ball flight with a bit more speed.

Just one more thing when I first used these rubbers they seemed to spring the ball everywhere almost to the point where I thought I had made a mistake but other people I spoke to said they were the same until they had been run in, apparently this is normal.

And they are heavy but I like that.
Speed
7
Spin
8.5
Durability
8.5
Control
8
Pros
  • CONTROL WELL
  • fast for me
Cons
  • none
its the best blade ive ever used, it is very controllable but with speed and power. I super love this blade!
Speed
9
Control
10
Hardness
5.7
Durability
9
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Pros
  • Quality
Cons
  • None
A very good ball and easily an alternative to the nittaku balls. My partner couldn't tell the difference when I changed these balls out for the old cell balls. They seem to last about average but we play on hard concrete floors and cmu block walls where it can be hard on all balls.
Roundness
9
Hardness
7.3
Speed
6.9
Durability
7
Pros
  • Control
  • Spin
  • Price
Cons
  • A bit slow
  • technique
I love this rubber on the BH side for RBP. It is a hard rubber with a very grippy topsheet. It provides very good feel especially when engaging the sponge. It provides tons of control and spin (need to engage sponge) and it rewards good stroke technique. Serves have tons of spin. Plays well on hinoki blades like my photino and a bunch of my adidas blades.
Speed
9
Spin
9.4
Durability
7.4
Control
9
Pros
  • roundness
  • durability
  • spin
Cons
  • none yet
We bought these balls to use for the season just past 2015/16. Only trouble we felt they were much better and quicker than any others at the time and put us at a disadvantage when playing away matches, everyone else opted for the xushafoa 3 star so we followed. These turn out to be very durable also but since using the tibhar 3 star for practice this summer I think they play very much like an older celluloid ball, well closer than many other poly balls I have tried. They seem to stay round even after a few sessions which others don't (other poly balls mght not break but I think their shape gets gradually worse) and they don't darken in colour as fast as other poly balls either. The bounce is true and accurate with only a couple of real noticeable 'funny' bounces from heavy loops and chops. Back to durability though and we have yet to break any and after some epic big loops and hitting the edge of the blade they don't seem to shatter in two pieces either. They don't discolour which others do fast and play really nice. Would recommend any one to give them a go, I think they play quite nice compared. Quite similar to the Butterfly G40 but without the horrible sound I think.
Roundness
7.5
Hardness
7.5
Speed
7.6
Durability
8.5
Pros
  • Balanced
  • Spin
  • Control
Cons
  • Chips
The Calix II is my most balanced blade. It does everything very well and I always do best with it in matches. My C2 is only 78 grams and it is very fast and easy to maneuver. Great for countering and looping. Tons of control and good "flex". Hard to believe such a thin blade has this much power. I play RPB and mostly close to the table. Pairs well with medium hard and hard rubbers like mxp or rasant powergrip. The blade has a pronounced dual speed which allows for good control close to the net and a crisp powerful return on powerful shots. It has good feel and is not bouncy at all.
Speed
8.7
Control
9.3
Hardness
6.4
Durability
5.8
Pros
  • Spin
  • Speed
  • Control
Cons
  • Price
  • Short touch
This blade is brilliant.It provides great dwell time making it easy to carry out effective open ups.This blade is also good for counter top spinning ,when timed just right.However,as this blade is a pure attacking blade your short game needs to be brilliant!This blade works well with any rubber in the tenergy series.Great blade!
Speed
9.1
Control
8.1
Hardness
7.5
Durability
9.3
Pros
  • Roundness
  • Good feel
Cons
  • Durability
This is the best plastic ball in the market,in my opinion.The ball has a great feel and really feels right,it's not too fast or too slow.It's also not too expensive compared to other plastic balls.The only downside is that this ball will break quite easily if you 'top edge' the ball.Other than that it's a great ball!
Roundness
10
Hardness
8.2
Speed
7.3
Durability
5.1
I bought donic acuda turbo for my forehand but after having tenergy 05 i switched it to my backhand side and I,m satisfied with it , to be honest its so fast but not as spinny as tenergy 05 . about the hardness i can say its not a soft rubber at all . some times you think that your blade doesnt have any rubber on that . its causes the rubber to give u more powerful hits ... but over all a lovely rubber . it deserve it
Pros
  • soft
  • speedy
  • spinny
Cons
  • durability
It s one of the best rubbers for forehand . I felt if soft and full of spin , After using Tenergy 05 I learned mored about spin i mean i felt side spin and under spin and totally every kind of spin better . Incredible for looping but its speed doesnt let me to hit my bh as good as my fh . I guess its a little speedy for bh .
Fortunately i got my pairs of tenergy 05 from a give away ,,, but looking at the price it appears expensive .
Speed
9.5
Spin
9.2
Durability
7
Control
8.4
Pros
  • fast
  • light
  • power play
Cons
  • control
First of all primorac carbon seemed lighter to me . I m so sensitive to the blade weight and this blade was my dream in comparison with heavy mazunof that i had before . A revolution happened in my game style after buying this blade . my hits became more powerful and faster . actually its a very suitable blade for an attacker . my flicks goes better with this one . about control , i say its so so , but it relates to your skill as well, My grip is FL and I,m so comfortable with this . My tenery 05 fits to primorac carbon so well and the spin is amazing .. try it everybody
Speed
9.2
Control
7
Hardness
7.8
Durability
9
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Pros
  • fool d opponent
  • return fast
  • good for defense
Cons
  • not much spin
  • anti spin
i like playing with anti, most opponents are hVing hard times with anti plYers bc with anti u cN control the spin ofthe ball
Speed
6.9
Spin
2.9
Durability
5.6
Control
7.9
Pros
  • Speed
  • Spin
  • Control
Cons
  • Less Bouncy
Need time to adjust your style when you are switching from Japanese to Chinese rubber.
Speed
8.6
Spin
8.6
Durability
8.1
Control
8.1
Pros
  • Spin
  • Speed
Cons
  • Less Bouncy
If you switching from Mark V then you need lots of time to get adjusted and necessarily need to change style.
Speed
7.8
Spin
7.8
Durability
6.7
Control
7.8
Pros
  • Counter
  • Flat
Cons
  • Less Bouncy
  • Adjustment
If you switching from Mark V then you need lots of time to get adjusted and necessarily need to change style.
Speed
6
Spin
6.9
Durability
7
Control
6.9
I train with these balls on most occasions and can safely say they are some of the better balls out there! I've found they are durable, which is a big positive with these plastic balls, when training and are decent for multi-ball!
Roundness
8
Hardness
9.2
Speed
7.5
Durability
8.4
Pros
  • Control
  • Weight
Cons
  • Handle
This blade is very reliable and can be used by a variety of abilities from beginner to more experienced players. I'd say the best feature of this blade is the control it brings to the player. I find serving and touch game is particularly good when using the Senso Carbon. The biggest disadvantage, especially for myself, is the handle. I find this a touch too bulky and can make play, over a prolonged period, become slightly uncomfortable. Apart from this slight negative, the blade is very good and I would recommend!
Speed
8
Control
9
Hardness
8
Durability
9.5
The Yinhe W-6 holds the unique combination of a thin (5.7mm) mid to far distance looping blade, but the power of a more all around or control blade. Using this blade will give consistent, repeatable spin without adding a large amount of speed to the ball. Great for players who use lobs or offensive chopping. This is also perfect for players looking to develop spin by using good technique, instead of relying on high end $50+ rubbers.

Speed 80
Control 100
Rating ALL+ to OFF-
Thickness 5.7 mm
Weight 86 g
Construction 5 ply
it looses feeling after a period. but it can bounce and that is the most important thing. But there are many better practice balls than this one! , Comparable to Butterfly, but not as good. and it Breaks easily, it is not very consistent!
Roundness
9.9
Hardness
6.3
Speed
8.6
Durability
4
Pros
  • SPIN
  • CONTROL
  • POWER
Cons
  • THROW ANGLE
Hi Guys, I tested this rubber for 3 sessions of training and before I tested MX-P, MX-S and EL-P. At begin on the first 2 sessions of training, I noted a low throw angle of this rubber specially on power loops and a little bit less low throw also in slow topspin. Than as Andy suggested to me I tried better the rubber on slow topspin and the result has been a better medium throw angle, but for my personal opinion the MX-P and MX-S have higher throw on slow topspin. The spin of the EL-S is fantastic on serves, on pushes and opening loops; also the control is very good on blocks. For playres who have a perfect technique it will be a fantastic rubber with very very good potential. For my style the rubber isn't good because the low trajectory on power loops and drives when you want to close the point, and I prefer rubbers like Donic P1 Turbo, Omega V Tour or MX-P. Sorry for my english, bye everybody :)
Speed
9.1
Spin
9.5
Durability
7.5
Control
8.6
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