ok I got time, so no need to wait:
Review Rasant Grip 2.1mm black on Stiga infinity blade:
-
During warm up: (I got it on forehand) the harness feels like 45° same as Blue Fire M2.
- Despite the fact the Stiga infinity is a really stiff blade the Rasant Grip feels like being between 42° to 45° hardness when topspining, probably due to the topsheet. I am able to put a lot of spin either in slow very spiny first topspin or 2m from table for a power shots.
-
Counter topspin: I feel like it is very easy to do without a lot of effort, the rubber is very dynamic.
-
First slow spinning topspin: to me it is the best rubber I’ve used for this. Many times the point is done after this first topspin.
-
Blocking: anyway FH block is not my strong point. I prefer doing a small counter topspin than a bloc. I feel like it is quite hard to block the ball without taking spin from the opponent! Many points lost on this!
-
Serves: no problem to perform all type of serves, with a lot of spin, or without.
-
Short play: good behavior not much errors.
To compare with what I had previously (Donic Blue fire M2) it feels a little bit softer (than announced) when using topspin, generally faster, control is a better when attacking. I feel hard to block spiny topspin in forehand if I am not going for a counter.
I will not compare to Tenergy as I got problems to play with, like the angle is too high for me, and feel like I can not input lot of spin but trajectories are very curved, but not the case for other player hahaha!! Many be I should try a thinner version like 1.9mm?
Review Stiga Calibra tour M 2.1mm red on Stiga infinity blade:
-
During warm up: (I got it on backhand) the harness feels like 40°- 42°. And gives a good security feeling.
-
Topspin: feel easy to spin the ball either for the first topspin or far from table. Really great when to grab the ball on the top part of the blade, you get a very spinning and powerful topspin.
-
Counter topspin: I feel like it is very easy to do, or punch through the ball aggressively (afourite shot!)
-
First slow spinning topspin: great comfort!
-
Blocking: really great! I love it!
-
Serves: no problem to perform all type of serves, with a lot of spin, or without.
-
Short play: good behavior not much errors.
Really good security feeling and lots of power when playing harder.
To me it is not as fast as the official quote. May be a little bit less than Rasant grip (not much) but different feeling, more security. I could also use it in forehand, but I like the feeling of Rasant Grip when spinning the ball and driving power shot in forehand. When using it in Forehand, my poor blocks are much better.
A video would be better, but I am away from home at the moment.. may be in september if I got time, and Iif I dont forget