What are your favourite hybrid rubbers?

[John_]

Personally I don't have much experience with hybrids, I've played with glayzer 09c that was just ok, nothing special.

Recently I tried an old and worn out k3 and was surprised at how soft and mellow it felt, and the girp was excellent for a year old rubber that was torn to shreds.

What are some must try hybrids? I'm genuinely intrigued by that thing and wanna try some more.

 

[TensorBackhand]

Personally I don't have much experience with hybrids, I've played with glayzer 09c that was just ok, nothing special.

Recently I tried an old and worn out k3 and was surprised at how soft and mellow it felt, and the girp was excellent for a year old rubber that was torn to shreds.

What are some must try hybrids? I'm genuinely intrigued by that thing and wanna try some more.

Do you want German or Chinese hybrids?

Best German hybrid I think is Dragon Grip.

For Chinese, I think Jupiter 3 and Big Dipper are excellent.

 

[Ghostzen]

Both K3 and A1 seem to have pretty good followings. I've used both K3 and K3 pro and find them excellent in game play on many levels. Bluestar A1 slightly softer from using it over a smaller time

The only thing that let's down alot of these hybrid rubbers is performance over life expectancy. New sheets outstanding older sheets performances does tend to drop off at a rather steep curve from my experience.

 

[Lazer]

Tibhar Hybrid MK without doubt. Not much stickiness but all the grip…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[TensorBackhand]

Both K3 and A1 seem to have pretty good followings. I've used both K3 and K3 pro and find them excellent in game play on many levels. Bluestar A1 slightly softer from using it over a smaller time

The only thing that let's down alot of these hybrid rubbers is performance over life expectancy. New sheets outstanding older sheets performances does tend to drop off at a rather steep curve from my experience.

How is the speed/rebound between K3, A1, and C53? Are they basically equivalent or is one faster?

 

[Doralikesmath]

D09C by a large margin for me. Best BH rubber ever.

 

[longle]

Dragon Grip feeling just right for me, it's the closest to Chinese rubbers without too much tensor. D09c is a bit hard to control over the net, and K3 lacks a bit of grip

 

[kevin.c]

1) Dignics 09c
2) Tibhar K3
3) Yasaka Rakza Z (tackiness last long time)
4) Yinhe Jupiter Asia 3 (if you like a super tacky topsheet)

Also tried Xiom J&H H52.5 and Stiga DNA Hybrid H where i didn't quite like it as compared to the above mentioned

 

[Ghostzen]

How is the speed/rebound between K3, A1, and C53? Are they basically equivalent or is one faster?

I've never used C53 unfortunately so tricky to make a full comparison.

What kind of thing are you looking for and what are you using now?.

 

[John_]

Do you want German or Chinese hybrids?

Best German hybrid I think is Dragon Grip.

For Chinese, I think Jupiter 3 and Big Dipper are excellent.

Whatever you guys like, I'm just looking into trying out something, don't have much of a preference.

 

[Leaf]

Jekyll&Hyde C55 is great, it feels at least for me, like a better Dignics09c and easier to use dhs hurricane neo national blue sponge (it is easier to hit through, spin is equal, not as good in serve receive game but not far behind, great power and arc if you can hit hard, better than any hybrid I tried (K3, 09c, ZGR, Donic Bluestar A1 and C2, Rakza Z) I would say you still need to have good fundamental technique to play it though. I cannot say anything on durability yet.

 

[Fnub]

D09c for BH is great. G09c is a bit less great.
Dragon Grip is great for FH. But there's nothing better than H3 BS Nat.
J3 and BD feel a bit dull, not much feedback.

 

[greenbeanmachine]

Best hybrid rubbers in my opinion:
1. Stiga Mantra Pro XH
2. Tenergy 05 Hard
3. Rasanter C53

I thought Dignics 09c was way overhyped, and it was very uncomfortable to play with because of the high throw angle. K3 is pretty good, I like the soft feeling of the topsheet. Rakza Z is also pretty nice, but a bit slow.

None of these can beat Hurricane 3 and Skyline 2, though. For hybrid effect, just add booster

 

[TensorBackhand]

I've never used C53 unfortunately so tricky to make a full comparison.

What kind of thing are you looking for and what are you using now?.

What about K3 and A1? Which one is faster/more rebound?

 

[Crimhonetsol]

I really like the Tibhar K3. Unfortunately, I haven't tried the A1

 

[Ghostzen]

What about K3 and A1? Which one is faster/more rebound?

I'd say K3 is slower on my experience at lower end. A1 has more low end speed. K3 Pro is harder and top end is quicker.

What kind of level are you playing and what's your general preference.

 

[Crillo]

Bluestar A1 is very nice! Worth a try!

 

[Ghostzen]

Bluestar A1 is very nice! Worth a try!

I like it so far as its a bit more forgiving. It's put a smile on my face as hitting is alot more friendly with it.

 

[PaddyPolar]

For me, 09c beats all hybrids. Its just the perfect combo of everything for everything.

 

[SleepyMaster]

I have tried D09c/G09c, Rakza z, Sieger pk50, dynaryz zgr. And I’m using currently D09c forehand/ hybrid MK backhand (this one has unusual for a hybrid feeling and speed)

The one is the best for me it’s really means nothing to OP, it depend a lot on many things: budget/needs or overall goals/training level/swing speed/preferences in hardness/etc…

And I have some more to test