Prott Pro Version / Provincial difference ?

Gabgrohriel · Dec 16, 2017

Hello i was on the site: Prott

i saw many pro version and provincial versions are the better than the original?

i have interest in these three:

[h=1]Tibhar EVOLUTION Mxp - PRO version (mx 47, mx 50, fx50?)[/h]1) http://www.prott.vip/Product-Details.aspx?productcode=EVOLUTION
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[h=1]Provincial TinArc 5[/h][h=1]2) http://www.prott.vip/Product-Details.aspx?productcode=ProTinArc5
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[h=1]Provincial Battle II[/h]3) http://www.prott.vip/Product-Details.aspx?productcode=ProBattleII

Airoc · Dec 17, 2017

Gabgrohriel said:
Tibhar EVOLUTION Mxp - PRO version (mx 47, mx 50, fx50?)

1) http://www.prott.vip/Product-Details.aspx?productcode=EVOLUTION
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For all I have been told by a source very close to Tibhar these are fakes, the "difference" in the Japanese Kana even being a simple typo.

At least double check with Tibhar before paying 60 USD. And keep in mind the shop version is good enough for most players up to semi-pro level and with a little luck and a good discount you can get that for 40 USD.

Generally and simply said, unless you´re a pro, you don´t need a pro version.
If you´re a pro, you don´t have to buy a German rubber from a source in China.

thomas.pong · Dec 17, 2017

Airoc said:
For all I have been told by a source very close to Tibhar these are fakes, the "difference" in the Japanese Kana even being a simple typo.

At least double check with Tibhar before paying 60 USD. And keep in mind the shop version is good enough for most players up to semi-pro level and with a little luck and a good discount you can get that for 40 USD.

Generally and simply said, unless you´re a pro, you don´t need a pro version.
If you´re a pro, you don´t have to buy a German rubber from a source in China.

You can even get them for $32 a piece at TT11, then boost them to get the Pro version.

Overseer Kevin · Dec 17, 2017

This is the second time that I've seen this pro version of MX-P on prott. To me that means it comes and goes. So I would be very careful in selecting and developing my game with this rubber. If it becomes unavailable, then you may find yourself struggling to find a similar rubber that plays like this pro version.

6Finger · Dec 18, 2017

There in fact exist "pro" version of MX-P, with 50 degree sponge hardness and 52, they do play differently especially the 52.
Beware the 52 is rock hard when tuning goes off, harder than H3 neo 39 for example, definietly only for highest level players.
52 also tends to curl, reverse dome, quite significantly.
50 degree version plays quite similar to commercial 47,5 with a little bit control in short play maybe but also requires better technique because of the harder sponge.
I got them both used, with 52 being really rare because only few pros use it and wouldnt pay extra money for it and would simply go with commercial version. Topsheet is of the same/similar quality with only notable difference being sponge hardness.

Tony's Table Tennis · Dec 18, 2017

pro sometimes just means customized version

Airoc · Dec 18, 2017

6Finger said:
Topsheet is of the same/similar quality with only notable difference being sponge hardness.

This is exactly what Tibhar claims. Identical topsheets for all, but professionals can choose between more sponge hardnesses than buyers. 52 (and beyond) degree is too hard for most amateurs anyway, so there´s little use bringing these into wider circulation.

There was a 45 degree version of MX-P and FX-P (as their topsheet is identical, basically the same rubber with different stamps, and likely to be the FX-P of European Champion Lebesson).

Airoc · Dec 18, 2017

Tony's Table Tennis said:
pro sometimes just means customized version

Yes. If your name is important enough you could get (to stay with the Tibhar example) an EL-P topsheet on an MX-S sponge or other combinations.

Ilia Minkin · Dec 18, 2017

Airoc said:
There was a 45 degree version of MX-P and FX-P (as their topsheet is identical, basically the same rubber with different stamps, and likely to be the FX-P of European Champion Lebesson).

Yeah, it was surprising to read that Lebesson uses FX-P. He whacks the ball so hard the ball would go through the rubber right into the wood with commercial FX-P.

ajtatosmano2 · Dec 18, 2017

Airoc said:
For all I have been told by a source very close to Tibhar these are fakes, the "difference" in the Japanese Kana even being a simple typo.

Can't see the problem with the kana.

FelixTT · Dec 18, 2017

I recently bought a battle 2 provincial, but cant find any review on the internet. it hasnt arrived yet, im ready to test it and write about it, when it does.

thomas.pong · Dec 18, 2017

Ilia Minkin said:
Yeah, it was surprising to read that Lebesson uses FX-P. He whacks the ball so hard the ball would go through the rubber right into the wood with commercial FX-P.

He also uses his signature blade which is a rather weak all-wood blade... yet he hits so hard..

Atas Newton · Jan 14, 2018

FelixTT said:
I recently bought a battle 2 provincial, but cant find any review on the internet. it hasnt arrived yet, im ready to test it and write about it, when it does.

have you tested it yet? Pondering right now if I should buy a provincial or a regular B2.

FelixTT · Jan 17, 2018

Atas Newton said:
have you tested it yet? Pondering right now if I should buy a provincial or a regular B2.

There was a lot of delay in the delivery, but finally, i got it yesterday im gonna tune it this couple of days, and play with it in the weekend, i will let you know what i think.

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