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MX-S vs. H3N – two different rubbers
From what I understand, the H3N is a notch harder, about the same weight. Non-tacky vs. quite tacky, although less tacky than the original H3. Quite fast vs. a more slowish offensive rubber. Moderate catapult vs. no catapult – possible lack of power away from the table: many advice for boosting it; I'm not a fan of boosting. Right now with my MX-S I do have more than enough speed.
I am playing the MX-S (and I like it very much) and I have read up on the properties of the H3N, or chinese style rubbers for that matter. Currently I'm considering to give the infamous H3N a go. Why, you ask, if I am happy with my current one? Well, just because! I'm curious!
My forehand strokes are centered around very fast brushing, driving only if I have to. I open backspin early with a soft spinny topspin which engages the MX-S' topsheet nicely. I win points not necessarily by forcing the ball on the other side the pure MX-P speed way but by very flat over-the-net, fast armpull (like I'd try to slap the statue of liberty. Screw you, shoulder tendons, never liked you anyway!), pervertedly spinny, impossible to (aggressively) block topspins. The MX-S works great in this regard. The spin! Wow!
TL;DR I don't think I require too much info on the material itself, but I do would love to know how one would generally need to adjust their strokes and style when switching from MX-S to H3N. Is the playstyle somewhat comparable? Can any of you beautiful people provide me with some insight?
On a sidenote, the Yasaka Rising Dragon, albeit softer, also seems really interesting to me!
Snowy greetings!
From what I understand, the H3N is a notch harder, about the same weight. Non-tacky vs. quite tacky, although less tacky than the original H3. Quite fast vs. a more slowish offensive rubber. Moderate catapult vs. no catapult – possible lack of power away from the table: many advice for boosting it; I'm not a fan of boosting. Right now with my MX-S I do have more than enough speed.
I am playing the MX-S (and I like it very much) and I have read up on the properties of the H3N, or chinese style rubbers for that matter. Currently I'm considering to give the infamous H3N a go. Why, you ask, if I am happy with my current one? Well, just because! I'm curious!
My forehand strokes are centered around very fast brushing, driving only if I have to. I open backspin early with a soft spinny topspin which engages the MX-S' topsheet nicely. I win points not necessarily by forcing the ball on the other side the pure MX-P speed way but by very flat over-the-net, fast armpull (like I'd try to slap the statue of liberty. Screw you, shoulder tendons, never liked you anyway!), pervertedly spinny, impossible to (aggressively) block topspins. The MX-S works great in this regard. The spin! Wow!
TL;DR I don't think I require too much info on the material itself, but I do would love to know how one would generally need to adjust their strokes and style when switching from MX-S to H3N. Is the playstyle somewhat comparable? Can any of you beautiful people provide me with some insight?
On a sidenote, the Yasaka Rising Dragon, albeit softer, also seems really interesting to me!
Snowy greetings!