Hi All.
A question re softer sponges.
I don't want to use Chinese tacky rubbers as I prefer the euro style grippy non tacky ones.
I have decided I prefer sponges to be on the softer side, say around 40 degrees.
I prefer the extra dwell time and feeling for the ball.
What I have noticed is that the sponges I have tried over the years seem to have a springy / catapult effect that I don't really like.
Joola extra 325, Aurus sound, 5Q sound power update.
I am currently using Gewo Neoflex EFT 40 and 45 which don't have this springy feel to them but they really are very slow.
I don't want very fast rubbers as I value control more.
My question is are there any good rubbers with sponge hardness of around 40 degrees that have good spin and control qualities but are not particularly fast and do not have this springy reaction.
Also should I be avoiding Tensor rubbers if this is what causes the catapult effect.
Should also add that due to elbow and shoulder issues I need a light rubber.
Thank you.
A question re softer sponges.
I don't want to use Chinese tacky rubbers as I prefer the euro style grippy non tacky ones.
I have decided I prefer sponges to be on the softer side, say around 40 degrees.
I prefer the extra dwell time and feeling for the ball.
What I have noticed is that the sponges I have tried over the years seem to have a springy / catapult effect that I don't really like.
Joola extra 325, Aurus sound, 5Q sound power update.
I am currently using Gewo Neoflex EFT 40 and 45 which don't have this springy feel to them but they really are very slow.
I don't want very fast rubbers as I value control more.
My question is are there any good rubbers with sponge hardness of around 40 degrees that have good spin and control qualities but are not particularly fast and do not have this springy reaction.
Also should I be avoiding Tensor rubbers if this is what causes the catapult effect.
Should also add that due to elbow and shoulder issues I need a light rubber.
Thank you.
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