10$ rubbers

davizoosk · Apr 29, 2020

I'm going to start training seriously, I live in Brazil and the dollar went up here, today during the pandemic it is at the second lowest price, 5.50BRL, the lowest was 5.46BRL. I will start training seriously, 6 hours a day + one serving. And I need a rubber at that price, exactly up to 10 $. I need understanding and help.

Migzkulit · Apr 29, 2020

I don't think its a good idea to only spend up to 10$ when you're going to spend 6 hours a day plus serving with those rubbers. You should invest in something more durable and I don't think theres many options for 10$ rubbers (except for old forehand rubbers)

yogi_bear · Apr 29, 2020

Chinese rubbers are your only option for that price.

davizoosk · Apr 29, 2020

DHS PF4 or Reator Tornado V5 40+?

Der_Echte · Apr 29, 2020

Old-school Chinese rubbers with a very thick topsheet last forever, but also get oxidation. You can still oil/lemon clean and drive on, we all get what we pay for and sometimes have to use what is available given situations... so have at it.

lasta · Apr 29, 2020

Deng Yaping has reached world No.1 using PF4...albeit 30 years ago.

Nowadays, PF4 is considered very slow and versions still available aren't exactly coming off DHS' "grade A" production lines.

For a few dollars more you can get the 729-08 or Bloom Power.

As Migzkulit said, if you are willing to commit 6 hours a day, a few dollars saved on rubbers should be the least of your concerns. For your level of commitment, I would recommend getting a Clipper or Viscaria and 2 sheets of Tenergy 05 then stop thinking about equipment altogether.

BTW, I understand you are young and funding may be limited, but actual "pro" players change rubbers every match or every week of practice. I remember a Youtube video where Ryu Seung Min said he changed 9 sheets of Bryce Speed in 7 days. Consider it part of your training budget.

Kaizoku · Apr 29, 2020

Well with that budget your options are very limited... especially if you want something "nice"
But let's see... https://revspin.net/top-rubber/price-asc.html
DHS PF4 is a fair choice, but the ratings wouldn't tempt me... https://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/dhs-pf4-red-cover
I'd probably rather choose Yinhe Mercury II myself, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/511851465.html
Lkt pro xp is also a rubber I recommended on a budget racket for a couple of friends that were new to tt.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32479372921.html

Eitherway I wouldn't go to a big online tt store with that budget, aliexpress, wish or something like those, will most likely serve you better in that price range.

davizoosk · Apr 29, 2020

lasta said:
Deng Yaping has reached world No.1 using PF4...albeit 30 years ago.

Nowadays, PF4 is considered very slow and versions still available aren't exactly coming off DHS' "grade A" production lines.

For a few dollars more you can get the 729-08 or Bloom Power.

As Migzkulit said, if you are willing to commit 6 hours a day, a few dollars saved on rubbers should be the least of your concerns. For your level of commitment, I would recommend getting a Clipper or Viscaria and 2 sheets of Tenergy 05 then stop thinking about equipment altogether.

BTW, I understand you are young and funding may be limited, but actual "pro" players change rubbers every match or every week of practice. I remember a Youtube video where Ryu Seung Min said he changed 9 sheets of Bryce Speed in 7 days. Consider it part of your training budget.

has a series of 729 bloom, I don't know which one to choose, I'm offensive and I play most of the time near the table. Power or speed?

davizoosk · Apr 29, 2020

Kaizoku said:
Well with that budget your options are very limited... especially if you want something "nice"
But let's see... https://revspin.net/top-rubber/price-asc.html
DHS PF4 is a fair choice, but the ratings wouldn't tempt me... https://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/dhs-pf4-red-cover
I'd probably rather choose Yinhe Mercury II myself, https://www.aliexpress.com/item/511851465.html
Lkt pro xp is also a rubber I recommended on a budget racket for a couple of friends that were new to tt.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32479372921.html

Eitherway I wouldn't go to a big online tt store with that budget, aliexpress, wish or something like those, will most likely serve you better in that price range.

which one do you recommend the most for an offensive jpen with short pips rpb? very focus on speed and spin

davizoosk · Apr 29, 2020

I'll mention a few that I found within my budget for speed and spin in addition to ITTF approval, Dawei 388A-4, Palio AK47 Blue, Galaxy 9000 3star (two in one order) Galaxy Mars V2, 729 Focus II and finally Palio HK1997 Gold. at this price I know they don't last long, but if you can speak the best and most recommended, thank you (all on aliexpress in trusted stores I saw with members here)

40S&W · Apr 29, 2020

I would recommend 729 Bloom Power. It is quite good for its price. Very good spin just under the level of a good commercial H3 Neo. It is faster than H3 neo about one or two levels, not very consistent though. I used two sheets one was harder and one had more tackiness. for that reason I will change it once this quarantine is over but other than that it is good.

Der_Echte · Apr 29, 2020

You could always make some nice story about yourself and friends and go on the internet for help and raid everyone's friend lists and ask for equipment... it has been done successfully before. It isn't just TT players doing that, high level politicians do that too. No shame.

Ray · Apr 29, 2020

Palio Hadou 40+ is 10.72usd and shipping is included.

piligrim · Apr 29, 2020

Bloom Power, hk1997 gold, Mercury II. This is best chinese rubbers from what I tried.
Hadou 40+ too slow and sponge get ripped when take off the blade
focus III snipe and hidden dragon slow and not much spin

UpSideDownCarl · Apr 29, 2020

The idea of someone wanting to train to be a professional also deciding the budget for rubbers is $10.00 per sheet before knowing what rubbers work best for him.....something is a bit off there.

Definitely learn to boost your rubbers.

Brs · Apr 29, 2020

Honestly you might be better off buying used rubbers from older players. Or they should give them to you really. But to start out here is a $9 rubber. I don't know about mailing to Brazil. If you say where you can order from, nice forum people will look there and suggest what you should buy.

http://ttnpp.com/store/galaxy-yinhe/487-yinhe-galaxy-mars-ii-2-6.html

Kaizoku · Apr 29, 2020

I've tried both AK 47 red and Focus 3 snipe, ak 47 blue (softer sponge) is the only one in the price range.
Considering I haven't tried Mercury II I can't compare, but according to revspin it has more spin and slightly less speedy than Ak 47 blue.
Ak 47 is also rated best among the three in durability so it would be cheaper long-term than Mercury II
For an edge in speed I'd pick AK 47 blue, if it's not spiny enough and a little less speed is fine, go with Mercury II.
Focus 3 snipe is rated lower on both spin, speed and control... though I don't quite agree with revspin here, as I personally think it's easier to control than AK 47. Though I wouldn't pick it unless control is a bigger factor for you.

It's all up to you. Btw, what's your current blade?

piligrim · Apr 29, 2020

Kaizoku said:
Considering I haven't tried Mercury II I can't compare, but according to revspin it has more spin and slightly less speedy than Ak 47 blue.
Ak 47 is also rated best among the three in durability so it would be cheaper long-term than Mercury II

Mercury II is only $4. No rubber can beat this price. Ak 47 cost 3 times more then Mercury II

lVegita · Apr 29, 2020

Your thread on going pro is 3 weeks old and you are still going to start training? Start? You know you are already late, so why spend even more time searching for cheap rubbers? It is not the difference between AK47 and whatever 10$ rubber that will make you better.

Also, at 15yo you can already make your own money. You can get Donic Baracuda for around R$140 free shipping. It is easier to raise that money selling gum than becoming a pro.

I don't want to sound mean. Just want to remind you that if you have a goal, you are the one who have to work for it. No one is going to do it for you. You have the time, just use it.

davizoosk · Apr 29, 2020

ATT: I will work 1 month with my parents during this quarantine, or even longer, which is confirmed as I can buy a forehand rubber of 22 $, since I will still buy a friendship / 802-40 (Short Pips) that costs 8 $ for BH and Blade Galaxy 983, which costs $ 20, only $ 22 for the forehand. I can already see the Hurricane and Skyline. but I don't know any more options in that range.

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