Tenergy 05, Glazer 09c, Vega Pro, Rakza Z, and Hammond Z2.

[niboknibok]

I am currently using a Xiom Stradivarius blade with Xiom Vega Europe on the Backhand. I am looking for a Forehand rubber to replace my Rakza 7.

My current issue is that Rakza 7 has a medium throw angle, and I only successfully clear the net about 40-50% of the time when performing topspins against heavy backspin. I want a higher throw angle to ensure the ball clears the net more consistently.

I’ve received recommendations for the following (ranked by local price): Tenergy 05, Glazer 09c, Vega Pro, Rakza Z, and Hammond Z2.

I would like to know which of these options makes the game 'easier' to play, helps in rapid skill development, offers a high margin for error during practice, and still possesses enough speed and spin for competitive play.
i have not much muscle and low intermediat skill play.

 

[chandyrandy]

How challenging are the backspins? Do you have to move alot for them are they in fast repitions? If not and they're just heavy balls that you don't need to move that much for then changing rubbers probably won't help.

 

[Zezima]

Do you rotate your hips forwards slightly? Its still gonna be mainly from right leg to left leg like picking up the bottle especially at the beginner level. I am pretty sure there is a fundamental thing wrong with how you distribute your weight into a backspin ball. Even if you go with a higher throw rubber your shots will just get over the net and since its so short they will slap these balls anyway. Especially with a rubber like R7 you should fix this issue instead of changing to something else.

Better approach would be to film yourself and ask for help.

 

[Lando]

Donic baracuda. Spinny, fast enough and high throw angle.

 

[steve888]

I have used 4 of those rubbers including Razka 7, - Razka z and Glayzer 09c - highest throw rubbers and higher than Razka 7 - but would not be much faster than Razka 7. Both have lots of control but G09c would be more controllable, Razka z more spinny and highest throw - to high for some blades like my FZD alc but fine on Yinhe pro 1.

Hammond z2 and tennery 05 - are fast rubbers (with a bit of catapult) and less controllable than the other two and probably lower throw too. I prefer the hammond over tenergy as more controllable.

 

[Tyce]

I would like to know which of these options makes the game 'easier' to play, helps in rapid skill development, offers a high margin for error during practice, and still possesses enough speed and spin for competitive play.
i have not much muscle and low intermediat skill play.

Sticking with the same rubber.

Every other option is a switch and WILL delay your progress. Rakza 7 has enough quality to be played by advanced players.

Your problem is either technical, or choosing the wrong balls to loop on.

 

[NetProphet]

I am currently using a Xiom Stradivarius blade with Xiom Vega Europe on the Backhand. I am looking for a Forehand rubber to replace my Rakza 7.

My current issue is that Rakza 7 has a medium throw angle, and I only successfully clear the net about 40-50% of the time when performing topspins against heavy backspin. I want a higher throw angle to ensure the ball clears the net more consistently.

Please please please, forget about changing rubbers.

Your problem is not related to the rubber you use.

The problem is that looping backspin is a relatively difficult shot to learn, but you have to learn it, not look for a cheat. TT is difficult and while it rewards hard work and dedication it ultimately punishes those who chase shortcuts and half measures.

I would like to know which of these options makes the game 'easier' to play, helps in rapid skill development, offers a high margin for error during practice, and still possesses enough speed and spin for competitive play.
i have not much muscle and low intermediat skill play.

This paragraph is so telling.
The rubber you have actually makes the game as easy as any other rubber you listed.
It will also allow plenty of skill development, the speed of this depends on you training and also your talent.
It also allows enough speed and spin, especially on your blade which is a good one.

Luckily good technique doesn't require lots of muscle, just good coordination and a lot of practice.

You need a bit of coaching to master this (and other) shots.
Spend your money on that and you will advance far more quickly and avoid wasting money on equipment you don't need.

 

[Lazer]

The problem is that looping backspin is a relatively difficult shot to learn, but you have to learn it, not look for a cheat. TT is difficult and while it rewards hard work and dedication it ultimately punishes those who chase shortcuts and half measures.

I am currently using a Xiom Stradivarius blade with Xiom Vega Europe on the Backhand. I am looking for a Forehand rubber to replace my Rakza 7.

My current issue is that Rakza 7 has a medium throw angle, and I only successfully clear the net about 40-50% of the time when performing topspins against heavy backspin. I want a higher throw angle to ensure the ball clears the net more consistently.

I’ve received recommendations for the following (ranked by local price): Tenergy 05, Glazer 09c, Vega Pro, Rakza Z, and Hammond Z2.

I would like to know which of these options makes the game 'easier' to play, helps in rapid skill development, offers a high margin for error during practice, and still possesses enough speed and spin for competitive play.
i have not much muscle and low intermediat skill play.

When looping (lifting) backspin with FH its very important to be positioned right. Pay attention to Your footwork. One problem I have is getting too close to the table and due to this lean backwards. This happen a lot when I don't pay attention.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[passifid]

What you want doesn't exist. As you get better very high spin rubbers help with lifting backspin but this makes it harder when you first learn as you need to be more precise with the angle and bat speed, for example I love Z03 and H3 for looping backspin but when I first learned to loop it was easiest with Sriver G3 because it was not as spin sensitive.

Out of those options I would like Rakza Z if you are a brush looping and you existing Rakza 7 if you hit loop as they would be most forgiving and work to a reasonable standard. But if you're gettng to the stage where your loops are not having enough effect (like I used to struggle with people stepping back two steps to recive my backhand loop) then maybe step up to D05

 

[victormanriquey]

As @passifid just mentioned, what you are looking for does not exist. This is because a rubber with a high throw angle like dignics 09c or Razka Z is more difficult to control and learn with that your linear Razka 7. That said, there are degrees in this. Razka Z is easier to control than 09c relatively speaking.

In my opinion, and since you are a low intermediate, I would stick to what you have, but know that in my opinion, you are using the wrong blade. The stadivarius is a fantastic piece of gear that I have used and recommended to other players in our club, but it is not what you need to help you learn and develop as you want. The ball comes out fast, so you have less dwell, less feeling and thus less control and development speed. Not everybody agrees on this, but unless you have personal coaching and a lot of practice, my personal opinion is to avoid fast gear. Read more about this here: https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/fo...ower-really-comes-from-in-table-tennis.38784/

Aside from all of that, the rubbers you have mentioned are all different. T05 is very different than 09c, and same with Vega Pro and Razka Z. Do you understand those differences properly? If not, here is some information around that, check the first part of the blog mainly: https://www.tabletennisequipmenthelp.com/blog/best-first-intermediate-table-tennis-rubbers . This will help you choose according to your taste, which I pressume is tensor as you use a relatively hard/stiff blade with a soft rubber on BH. You can also see that blog for some recommendations on rubbers for FH.

Lastly, as @Tyce and @NetProphet mentioned, the best is to stick to what you have now for your technique and motivation to change, focus on technique. I would only downgrade the blade but you can keep it if it doesn't bother you

For technique, check this out to understand how right technique looks like: https://www.tabletennisequipmenthelp.com/technique-videos

Hope this helps!

 

[MORTtheORT]

I would stay away from hard rubbers for now. Going from a R7 to a hard sponge is a dramatic change that can impact confidence in matches. T05 with a 1.9mm sponge. If you go Max sponge thickness it can be too hard to control coming from the R7. The 1.9m is easy to use but brings all the advantages of the T05. The T19 might also be an option.