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For me this the most suitable bh rubber I have played so far. I play close to the table with quick third and fifth ball attacks and T25 fx is perfect for this game strategy. It excells on flicks, blocks, short receives and pushes. It’s very also very good bh counter loops and smashes. It is not as spinny as T05fx or T80fx, but the spin is more than sufficient and it is also less spin sensitive than the other Tenergys. The only downer is the price.

H8-80 37 degree version.
Used by many as a BH rubber, but the 37 degree version shouldn’t be considered ‘ONLY’ a BH rubber. For many people this would be a good FH rubber as well.
In the right hands this rubber is capable of high spin levels. Serves are very spinny.
Speed is not fast but it has more than enough speed to put balls away.
As with many tacky rubbers, short game control is good. On harder strokes the sponge kicks in, but for short pushes etc this rubber is very good.
looping on both FH & BH is very good, slow topspin v backspin can be loaded with spin.
blocking is solid, crisp.
mid distance play is good, long distance is OK you still have to put more effort in than with a tensor/spring sponge rubber, but no more than playing with H3 Neo or similar.
DHS has various rubbers with 37 degree sponge hardness these days, targeted as BH rubbers. This sponge hardness gives you more ‘easy’ power availability on the BH wing.
Many will say that 37 degree is ‘too soft’ for FH, but at the end of the day this is just personal preference.
Many will say it still needs boosting, again personal preference. For myself it doesn’t need any boosting, my preference!!!
If you just can’t be bothered with having to boost Chinese style rubbers then give H8-80 a go!!

I used Big Dipper H40 for over a year unboosted on my Yinhe Pro 01 blade and loved every bit of it. Obviously there are pros and cons with playing with each rubber so it all comes down to preference at the end of the day.

Do keep in mind that BD H40 plays very differently from its H39 and H38 counterparts. It really doesn't feel like a hybrid and feels more like Hurricane 3 classic. This is a HARD and HEAVY rubber people.

Serve and Serve Receive:
BD is really spiny which makes it great for serving and since the top sheet is quite hard with little catapult, it's easy to control the ball and keep it short. You can really use it as a weapon and prep for your 3rd ball attack by serving super spiny.

Serve receive on the other hand is another story since the top sheet is very sensitive to spin so you really need to be careful. Moreover, there is no dwell time with such a hard rubber so you don't have time to rectify during your receive and because it's very reactive to spin, the ball is going to kick off from your blade which might surprise you if you're not used to it.

Opening up backspin
Oh boy, you're going to love and hate this rubber when it comes to opening up heavy backspins. As I mentioned earlier, the rubber is extremely reactive to incoming spin and has the tendency to kick off once it touches the rubber so here's the dilemma.

You really have a split second to accelerate using your core and lower body and have to be very explosive if you want to open a backspin ball with this rubber. So be ready for a lot of dumps into the net or shoot off of the table. It gets better as you get the hang of the rubber but it never went away for me.

If the ball is still rising up, you could loop it but my issue here was recovery as I had to move my body so much that it was hard for me to get into position for the opponent's counter loop or fast block. On the positive side, I usually killed the ball right there cause the rubber is really fast.

If you let the ball drop, this is where I loved this rubber. Brush up vertically as much as you can and you're gonna have a freakishly spiny short ball that is very difficult to receive. When done right, even French Pro B level league players had difficulty with this shot of mine. But again, it was not consistent.

Looping and Counter looping
This is one area that this rubber shined, my loops were really fast and spiny. It's a hard rubber so you can brush up as hard as you want but mid distance, it was a bit tricky as if you couldn't engage the sponge then you would end up dumping the ball into the net.

As I mentioned earlier, the top sheet doesn't offer much catapult effect and it's only when the sponge is activated but since the top sheet is really hard, it's always better if play active/positive at all times.

Counter looping was good but wasn't consistent enough as again the top sheet is very reactive to spin.

Flicking/Flipping
It required some time to adjust cause again it's spin sensitive but also depending if you could engage the sponge or not, the rubber plays differently which made it difficult for me to flick consistently. If you can always flick with 100% power then you can make it consistent.

General Play Rules
First rule, make sure that the top sheet or the ball are dry. The top sheet can't grab the ball AT ALL if there's even too much humidity and the ball will literally slip off of the rubber.

Second rule, you have to play actively. If you play passively with a slow pace, you will loose consistency as depending on engaging the sponge or not, the rubber is going to play differently.

I love almost everything about Dignics 09C. The only thing that I don't like is the outrageous price.

The stickiness of the rubber and the elastic topsheet make it very good at picking up half long balls and returning shots with offensive brush. I think if one finds it too slow when looping, one can use the cover sheets less and just clean the rubber and put it in a case, the lower tack will make it a bit faster. The drive speed when the carbon kicks in is extremely good, this is when it performs best given its spin focus. It is very good for stopping spin and counterlooping with a close to the table game. A bit further away, one definitely needs a faster blade with carbon kick. That said, for someone who likes Dignics 09c for example, it is a good alternative, probably a little slower, but cheaper.

The high spin rating is based on personal effort with little top end. If you are looking for easy spin, this is not the rubber, but if you generate your own spin, you will find this extremely spinny and your ability to control the ball arc while often keeping it low will impress you.

I currently use it both sides of on a Cybershape Carbon and a Mizutani SZLC, though I have also used it both sides of the Innerforce T5000 and Vyzaryz Trinity.

I bought this blade when it was initially re-introduced by Donic few years ago. I remember that I used it for 1 session only (just to check the characteristics of this blade)) and then stored it in my drawer. It has the same construction with my Donic Dicon, Avalox BT555, OC, Infinity vps, etc. Basically it is a classic limba - spruce - ayous - spruce - limba blade.

Lately, I have been re-testing all my 5-ply allwood blades: BTY Korbel, Samsonov Alpha, Donic Dicon, etc. but I did not test this blade as the head shape is unique, so it is hard to transfer rubbers from other blades to this blade.

But last week, I transferred rubbers from my Korbel (158 x 152 mm) to this blade, and they do not fit perfectly, but still OK.

To my delight, this is actually the better blades compared to other allwood blades that I re-tested recently. The head shape is unique but I did not find it affect my play at all. In fact, I did not feel that the head shape is different during play. I can use it instantly without any adjustments. The positive aspect is the straight handle which fits perfectly in my hand. It is a bit longer and what I like the most is the wings are very nice. I can grip the blade better, without any obstructions.

Speed is in the Off- range, which is perfect for me. Control is excellent. I usually find that 5-ply allwood blade is good for looping but not that excellent for blocking (compared to my 7-ply allwood blades) but Waldner Offensive 2016 is quite good for blocking. But for flat hit / smashing, there are better blades. It shines in serving, serve receive, short game, and especially looping. As I have stated above, the control is excellent.

I am thinking of using this blade as my main blade now and therefore I will test this blade further / longer before deciding to do so.

Oh, my copy is 80.4 grams only, but I bought another one last year, and it was 90 grams. I think it is the exception, as I remember people reported only 78 - 82 grams in various forums.

In conclusion, this is an excellent blade, which is still relevant in the 40+ plastic ball era, especially for intermediate players. Pros will find this blade not fast enough.

tackinnes really opens up a lot of possibilities. it is important to keep some moiture (water) on the topsheet to increase tackiness. i dont fell it is a slow rubber since you can hit it flater and it will still impart a good arc on the ball. itts unbeliveble for receive: short touch or chiquita. its very safe, you dont need to read the spin perfectly. perhaps a little hard for backhand for some people. very fun to play with, great feeling.
i cant say if this is also qualitys of other tacky rubber. perhaps.
it does not have the dwell or elasticiity of chinese bosted rubber however.

I bought this blade with FL handle in April of 2023 and have played with it with multiple rubber combos, the first being Rozena both sides, second Dignics 80 FH and Dignics 05 BH and third DHS Hurricane 3 Neo BS Provincial FH and Xiom Vega X backhand (next combo will be Tenergy 05 Hard FH and Dignics 80 BH). This is the first professional blade that i have bought so i do not have any comparisons to other blades. The handle felt nice in my hand, very comfortable. When I played with this blade, it feels quite fast and rather hard, but the control is still there so that i can still land most of my powerful shots. I love this blade for the BH flicks on receive, they came skinny and fast, though i had to practice the BH flick for a while to get used to it. My BH topspin was also good and quite easy to execute. For my forehand topspin, my primary weapon, it was very fast yet still controllable which was a joy to use. As a player who loves the third ball attack, i was very happy to see that my serves come spiny and fast whenever i wished which made my opponents miss or hard to hit. Blocking is just good, not extraordinarily good but not bad either, the ball will go to where you place it but it will be easy for the opponent to return the block. In rallies the blade performs well, though i prefer with the blades speed to try and finish the point outright. I will say that it is hard to control in the short game with the FZD ALC due to how hard it is (maybe i’m just bad lol). It’s a very good blade, possibly the best imo but don’t take my word for it since i haven’t played with other butterfly blades. Just wish it wasn’t so damn expensive lol.

I like this rubber very much - it feels a lot softer than a 47.5 such as Vega Pro and once you adjust to that it’s a nice feeling.

In my experience not as fast or catapulty as T05 and not as spinny - but much easier to control and short game better. Also less spin sensitive.

I use on FH but it would work on BH well too - I prefer it to Select.

This is an all-round rubber that will not disappoint you in any segment of the game. Where the rubber stood out was the flat hits and active block, while I was disappointed with the amount of spin. In terms of speed, it has a great control-to-speed ratio. You can really get a lot of speed out of it very easily, and with good control.

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This is an innerforce ZLC blade, and I have been enjoying it so far. Coming from viscaria previously, it took me some adjustment, as it is not as crisp as viscaria, but it compensates with a easier shorter game with better control. Due to the carbon being underneath wood, to get the same power as viscaria, I have to put in more effort.

The handle is very nicely designed, but sweat on the handle will eventually blur out the colour, which isn't a problem as it shows the scars from battle.

When I first switched to this blade, I felt my backhand become easier whereas I had to make more adjustment to my forehand, but that was no longer an issue after the adjustment period.

I have ordered 15+ box of DHS 3 stars D40+ balls for my robot. They work very well for robot training. I also used it in serve practice and matches with friends, no issues with them.
They also seem to last a long time, as I haven't broken much of them apart from occasionally stepping on them.
The rural club that I am currently playing at uses them, and they are so worn out that the labels are barely visible but the balls are still fine, and that is a sign that they are quite durable.

I cannot comment on roundness and hardness as I never actually tried testing each of them.

It’s a medium hard rubber which feels mostly medium when playing. Topsheet grip is very nice, so is serves and short game. Not so bouncy. Blocking is very controlled. Faster than Glayzer 09c which is slow for most. Very easy and consistent to loop but sometimes makes you feel it lacks the finishing power/spin. Very suitable for most intermediates.

The ZX-Gear IN is a clear offensiv blade. It is flexible and has a soft touch for a carbon blade. When I play actively, the wood has a lot of speed. When I play passively, the wood takes out noticeable punch and gives me more control.
All in all one of the beste inner carbon blade i've ever played!

Rozena is a medium-fast rubber with above average rating for all other attributes. Kind of a do-it-all rubber (not a defensive rubber). Hits, serves, blocks, short game, loops all can be done with great ease. But none can be done top-grade. Hardness is "medium". Speed-glue effect is less compared other modern rubbers.

I think it's well suited to intermediates, developing players or BH of many FH oriented players.

Slow but spinny.

Great for beginners starting out.

Extremely good almost no flaws.

Decent blade with good feeling. I was able to generate a lot of top-spin. It’s slightly fast for serves though.

I’ve been playing with Glazer on my BH wing for about a month now.
Spin levels are good / high, especially when serving, I found that it was easier to put high spin on serves, compared to G09C,
Glazer is a pretty stable rubber, fairly easy to control. Blocking is solid, and I do a lot of blocking when coaching!! It is easier to change speed of the ball, I can play slow, medium or fast blocks, I would say that compared to Rakza Z (previous BH rubber) Glazer has the upper hand in blocking.
Topspin open up’s v backspin are nice, high spin with correct technique.
My Flicks, banana flicks over the table are good, get a nice curl with the bananas!!!!!!
Short game control is good, pushing and varying spin, speed, depth of ball is for me more consistent.
BH topspin v topspin is controlled, reasonable spin.
Overall (easy) speed is not as fast as many rubbers out there. However it’s no slouch!!
Once again, for the price, this is good choice!!!
A rubber (& series, Glazer/Glazer 09C) will suit intermediate plus level players and will not hurt your pocket as much!!!