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Pros
  • Great bounce
  • High quality
  • Looks great
Cons
  • Price
This is a great table, it has excellent bounce and is of the highest quality I've ever seen in a table. It also looks great and is used in many major competitions and leagues around the world.

One thing I did notice was how well it folds away. It folds up very well and can be kept in a small area when not in use.
Bounce
9.8
Consistency
9.8
Pros
  • Good for counter
  • Similar bounce
Cons
  • Less spin
  • Less speed
  • Durability!
I used this ball during a tournament and 3 broke. This upset my game as you keep thinking is the ball broke or is it going to crack whilst hitting the ball because their not durable. One thing I did like when they were okay was rallying. They seemed to have a very consistent bounce and I felt the rallies were longer which is good for spectators. However just the consistency of the ball needs to be improved.
Roundness
9
Hardness
8.8
Speed
5
Durability
2
For UTOP 1 in Shoes
Pros
  • Confortable
  • Good grip
  • Light
I have used these trainers for a year now and they still are in good condition. The grip has remained consistent throughout. I like that they are light so I can move around easy.
Comfort
9
Grip
9.8
Durability
9
Weight
4
Pros
  • High spin
  • Great control
  • Nice for counter
I loved the Tenergy 64 on my backhand because it helped my style of play. From a backspin ball it produced enough spin to make it hard for the opponent to counter which then led to me being in control of the table. This rubber has more spin than the Tenergy 05 as it is a little bit softer which gives more dwell time an control. When countering it gives you great feeling when countering close to the table which helps me get my forehand in play.

The Tenergy series in general allows you to feel confident with all your shots. I would highly recommend this rubber for anyone who has a good controlled, steady backhand which allows them to get their strong forehand in.
Speed
8
Spin
9.8
Control
9.8
Pros
  • Good grip on bal
  • Great feeling
  • Softish
Cons
  • Durability!
The andro power grip is not as hard as Tenergy which gives you good feeling when blocking and also topspinning from a backspin ball. I wouldn't recommend this rubber for elite players who play consistently everyday because it does not last long enough. However if your local league player you will get great feedback from this rubber and will help your game due to it's great control.
Speed
7
Spin
8.8
Durability
6
Control
7.8
Pros
  • Great feeling
  • Nice noise
  • Good for spin
I use Boost TC on the backhand side and find it excellent for spinning balls against backspin. It gives me the great control I need to place the ball down the line or playing cross court. The softness of the rubber allows me to take the ball early from a heavy top spin ball countering with great control. I love the noise of the rubber, it makes me realise when I contact the ball in the sweetspot. I haven't rated this rubber as 5 star because it does not give me the same amount of power of the table as a Tenergy would. This rubber is more suited for close to the table around the net stuff.
Speed
7
Spin
9
Durability
7
Control
8.5
Pros
  • High durability
  • Fast
  • Great control
This blade has great feeling on the hand when playing my shots. It also gives me the speed that I need to use whilst playing close and away from the table. The blade also has great feeling for blocking shots aswell as strong attacks.

The weight is very good because it is not to heavy and is comfortable enough to play and train for a few hours with no problem. Currently i am using Stiga Boost TC and Donic Acuda rubbers which work well with this blade.

I don't actually see any cons to this blade on a performance scale however price can be quite but you are paying for what you get... good premium product.
Speed
9.2
Control
9
Hardness
8.8
Durability
9.5
Pros
  • Good feeling
  • Hard rubber
  • Very Quick
Cons
  • Durability
This is the best rubber to use if you are an outright topspin player on both wings. It also has good feeling for touch play and also when flicking from a short ball.

I also find that this rubber is great for a half long ball, the grip and topspin the rubber produces could easily add 4 extra points to your game.

When your back from the table the speed and control of the rubber is fantastic, gives you great speed when playing a loop to loop rally, also whilst giving you great control in changing angle.

I have put durability low because i use rubbers everyday and you soon realise after a month or two that the rubber has lost its speed and lots its spark.

This is overall a outstanding if you can afford it.
Speed
8
Spin
9
Durability
7
Control
8
Pros
  • Feeling
  • Hard
  • Power
Cons
  • Not a blade for beginners
Great blade from Stiga, I'm not surprised that it's one of the best selling blades and very popular in asia. Suits the most all round to offensive players who likes hard blades. I really like it especially from mid distance where I can get full use of the power in the blade. It's pretty fast but still got good control, but definitely a blade for more advanced players who got some years of experience. Not so much to complain about a great blade overall, 5 out of 5!
Speed
8.6
Control
8.9
Hardness
8.7
Durability
8.8
Pros
  • Fast
  • Control
  • Speed glue
Cons
  • Suited for speed glue
  • Old
I used Bryce during the speed glue era and It was one of the best rubbers for my game style. A lot of speed and control I remember it was a very popular rubbers that many in my old club where using. Sadly the rubber is made for the speed glue so I was a bit disappointed when trying it with a water based glue last week. I have some great memories with this rubber but I think there is some better alternatives out there that are made for the new ball and without speed glue. Because it was so good before I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
Speed
8.6
Spin
8.6
Durability
7.6
Control
7.2
Pros
  • Spinny
  • Catapult effect
  • Long-lasting
I recently came back into the game after about 6 years absent because of University. I stopped playing just as Tenergy become hugely popular.
I loved Tenergy, and came back into the game shocked at the huge increase in price - but nevertheless payed the price and got on with it. I loved it.
After four / five months, I realised that the rubber was starting to wear a little bit and would probably need replacing. I then thought about the £100 I would need to spend to replace both sheets.

I decided to try some other rubbers which were 'nearly' as good as Tenergy but a lot cheaper. 7 Rubbers later, I'd spent enough money to buy 6 sheets of Tenergy and concluded that whilst the rubbers were good, nothing can still match the feeling you get from Tenergy 05.

It is great close to the table, and mid-distance. I can chop with it, serve with lots of spin. The 2.1mm version isn't great at smashing the ball, but it's not a weakness by any means. It just isn't as 'crisp'. It certainly has the power to put away any smash.
I'm not sure Tenergy will be beaten anytime soon - only maybe by Butterfly. I just hope they don't keep increasing the price!
Speed
9
Spin
9.5
Durability
8.9
Control
8.5
Pros
  • Fast
  • Good control
  • Spinny
Very nice rubber. Has the speed and catapult that is needed. God spin and ok grip. Very good control.
Speed
9.4
Spin
9.3
Durability
9.6
Control
9.2
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Pros
  • Good control
  • Do it all blade
  • good feeling
Good blade! Do it all blade is a good description. Not very fast, good blade as a first off blade. Good control and good feeling. Nice grip. Played with this one as FL handle. Not expensive at all.
Speed
7.6
Control
8.5
Hardness
7
Durability
10
Pros
  • Very very spinny
  • Easy to loop
  • Very grippy
Really good rubber, Very spinny, speed is ok. Better speed than hurricane neo 3 and more spin i'd say. Same goes for the grip! I have played with the neo 3 and i find this better!
Speed
8.5
Spin
9.8
Durability
9.5
Control
9
Pros
  • Very very fast
  • Very good spin
  • High arc
This is a really good rubber, it is very fast and comes with lots of spin and arc. It has very good touch and block too. However it is expensive!
Speed
9.8
Spin
9.3
Durability
8
Control
8.5
Pros
  • Control
  • Power
  • Easy to play
Really good blade, Played with this before changing to Timo Boll Spirit. It has almost everything, control, power, easy to play, well balanced.
Speed
9
Control
9.5
Hardness
7.5
Durability
10
Pros
  • Nice feeling
  • Fast
  • Nice grip ST
Fast and light blade, good feeling, really nice ST grip, one of the best i think. Very fast some times!
Speed
9.4
Control
8.5
Hardness
7
Durability
9
Pros
  • feeling
  • control
  • simply amazing
There not much to say, The best, amazing, the feeling! If you dont have it, buy it and you will probably never change and never regret that buy. I've played with many blades and my last one before was Viscaria, I was really satisfied but there was something missing. Go for it!
Speed
9.1
Control
10
Hardness
8
Durability
10
Pros
  • Control
  • short game
  • not expensive
Cons
  • quality issues
  • very thin outer veneer (be careful)
Tested Stiga Infinity VPS with Xiom Omega V Europe (max) on FH side and Donic Acuda S2 (2.0) on BH side!!

Serving: It was really easy and i had no problems with serving. Low throw of the Blade and the awesome Xiom rubber is a good combination for serving.

Short short: Also was really super easy. Although it is an off blade, you never had the feeling of losing control.

Flipping: It is really easy with BH if u play a spinny flip. Harder Flips are more difficult and i need to find the right technique but it is still good.

Counter + Smash: Super Easy with this blade. So much feeling. It is so much fun to play with it.

Blocking: Is really great. Active blocks here are the strength of the blade. Super easy and safe. Passive blocks are a little bit harder and u have to be careful.

Topspin: What can I say? It is so easy... (but u need a good technipue). When u have fast legs and when u hit the ball correct there is so much spin and speed. It is awesome. :)

Counter-Topspin: It is a little bit difficult to explain. If u hit the Ball early it leaves your blade super fast and the counter-Topspin has so much speed and spin. It is really hard to believe that those shots are so easy (no effort need).
I have problems when I hit the Ball too late (descending phase) it is really hard to control. But that is no problem 4 me coz i will learn to deal with it :rolleyes:


Conclusion: I like it so incredibly much, because it 's just so much fun to play with. I do not know if I 'm better than my old material remains to be seen , because it plays quite differently.
However, I can tell you in advance that I have to be more careful with this stuff to make me well so I can generate more speed / spin. Do not get me wrong. The wood is very forgiving , but it can be fully exploited only if you have the proper technique and good standing on the balls. ( Similar to the Viscaria or Spirit ) .
Have often read that it is missing from the half distance to Power. I can not confirm . At least not with the rubbers . That's the curious thing... The harder you hit the ball or the more you make , the more power the blade generates. You have to try. Difficult to describe .

VERY IMPORTANT:
Seal this Blade. It has a very very thin top veneer and u have to seal it. Otherwise u will destroy the veneer when u change ur rubbers.

My tip: 2 layers TSP Racket coat (Edges too). Make the first layer after 12 hours drying with sandpaper smooth (600 grain size). Go 4 a second layer after u cleaned it from dust. Have always done so and never had any problems with surface residues or damaged veneer .

BIG BIG SORRY 4 MY ENGLISH!!! I DID MY BEST :cool:

Regards Chris
Speed
7.9
Control
8.5
Hardness
6.2
Durability
5.5
Pros
  • Superb finish
  • Good speed
  • W/t distribution
Cons
  • Speedy (starter)
I'll start telling that I'm beginner and consequently I haven't tested thoroughly other blades, just some hits.
Having said that it's a blade that will satisfy the needs of a beginner in every way. It is also generous speedwise so you won't need a replacement any soon. Being glued with XIOM sigma I eu rubbers I didn't manage to tell the difference comparing to a Donic Waldner - tenergy combo . In the end though you got to like the looks of the blade as well and this one excels in this area in my opinion. The feedback from the blade when hitting flat is a lot. When looping I feel it is less but it could be a flow in my technique .
I hope this helps a bit:)
Speed
8
Control
6
Hardness
7
Durability
9
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