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IMO there is no alternative on the market which combines the spin capability, feel, throw angle and durability of D09c. LAC, H8-80 and similar have a significantly lower throw angle G09c is substantially slower and less dangerous ESN hybrids such as K3, Bluegrip C2, and V<sticky intially...

If you only knew :-) , I have tried a bunch of different rubbers, but always came back to the D09c because I love its hardness, the balance of catapult and stickiness and its durability. I have tried a number of Hybrids (V>15 Sticky, K3, MK, G09c etc.) and stickier Chinese alternatives (Battle...

I played a Harimoto ALC with D09c on FH and BH for a few years before moving to the Hugo HAL. I made the switch because I was a bit unsatisfied with the somewhat non-linear response and the high throw angle of the Harimoto/D09c combination. For me, the HAL/D09c combo solved these issues...

Thanks for the tips. I'm still in the recovery phase, so no videos anytime soon. :-( I already played the LAC for some time, but did not like it too much. Besides, I'd like to avoid boosting. I suspect that going the tensor route might be the way to go. As far as technique is concerned...

Thanks for the review, Victor. I have been waiting for this one since I hoped that it could be a replacement for my D09c on BH. I love the D09c, but in the recent months, I have had some trouble with a tennis elbow and I am now looking for a BH rubber which is a bit more dynamic than the 09C...

Have you tried the Nittaku 8-80 Power?

Overall, I think that your FH is not that bad. I notice three (minor) issues that have been basically already mentioned: - You should avoid jumping too much and focus on a stable stance before executing the shot - Try rotating your hip more while taking care that you hit the ball directly in...

Looking forward to this review, I set my eyes on this as a BH replacement for D09c

Perhaps you should also consider the Outerforce ALC as a lightweight alternative.

I had similar struggles as described in the OP. As the next steps, I would suggest to train your BH like there's no tomorrow, and focus on stability and particularly placement - the speed will be developed automatically. Simultaneously, work on your FH killshot and placement tactics to setup the...

I'd recommend inquiring at SV Deuchelried (Wangen), they surely offered 1to1 training some time ago, but not sure if that's still the case.

Where are you living currently? I know a number of clubs in southern Germany, where coaches regularly offer 1to1 training upon surcharge. In some cases, this is not particularly advertised but part of the normal training routine.

Haven't played the FZD, but after using the Viscaria for a while, I tried the Harimoto and the Ovtcharov ALCs. Among these three, the Ovtcharov felt very peculiar and was definitely the most head heavy (with D09c on BH and FH) despite of the same weight, probably due to the thicker core. I...

The numerical designation 09c relates to the pimple structure, not to the material as such. Accordingly, the topsheets and sponges of Glayzer 09c and Dignics 09c are different.

Hi Steve, I cannot comment on the Innerforce ALC, but I made the transition from the Japanese Korbel to the Harimoto ALC to gain more speed away from the table and I got everything I wished for. The Harimoto has a similar control close to the table and a few more gears away, and is built very...