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I agree. I'm not sure why you're quoting my post @jkugin , I was simply responding to the OP who ordered a w968 clone.

The cynic in me reads this as "we tried to copy this blade, but every single one of them turned out different. We'll call them different 'levels, and we'll tell every buyer they got the best one'". :) No offense intended Chunkyrock, I hope you get a good blade that works for you.

Dignics 05 is only 40deg on the Butterfly scale, but around 50deg on the ESN scale, so I assume you're after a rubber of 50deg on the ESN scale? Tenergy 05 sounds like good option, having a significantly higher arc compared Dignics 05.

I've tried many balls too, and prefer the DHS D40+ ones because they seems to spin the best, I just don't get the same arc or kick with the Nittaku or other balls.

Yes, that was going to be my question too! Protection sheets can make a big difference!

Victas VS 401 is excellent for this. Very spinny, high control for chopping (especially in 1.5mm or 1.8mm) and good attacking power. It's much more consistent than most Chinese-made sheets.

My concern with 'wet gluing' is how it might affect the blade. Since the glues are water based, the blade surface is exposed to this water much longer with this technique. If the blade is not well sealed, the water may well soak into the wood and swell it. This could potentially ruin a blade...

The first thing I always look at is what's discontinued, not what's new. :) It's looking pretty good on that front, can't see any rubbers that are no longer on the list. The 402 is gone, but I think that was discontinued a while ago already.

While I can see the value in having an off-topic section for people to discuss other interest or passions that they have, I personally think there should be a forum rule against discussing politics on a table tennis forum. The reason is that discussions on politics is always divisive...

I've used the VS 401 in all thicknesses. In 1.8mm or 2,0mm is has plenty of speed for offensive play, so that's not a bad option. Although the rubber has a hard sponge, the topsheet is quite soft, which makes it feel a lot softer.

The cost of testing equipment and staff is usually simply too high to be practical at most tournaments. I can't say I've ever seem 'incompliant sponge structures' as you describe, nor do I know if they can actually offer an advantage. Extra thickness can be deceptive to judge visually...

Good video, thanks for posting!

Victas 401

The Triple Spin Chop was super tacky (sticky) though, I don't think the Secret flow is nearly as tacky.

Products like Golden Tango, or even the original Tango if you remember that one, had quite a niche but steady following in many circles. The margins may be lower on these products, but as long as Joola does not lose money in the these, there can be value in keeping them going, as the brand gets...