Recent content by KM1976

I 100% agree. Lengthy videos like 20 mins. or more kind of play havoc with my attention span specially if it is just bickering and complaining.

Only for15-20 mins. or so. That too for forehand topspins. I think that the price of Zyre is so so prohibitive that people in clubs are very hesitant to share it for trials with other club members. Every minute spent using Zyre is costing in cents ;)

I think that all the reviews should be considered more as a personal opinion with the tag "Your mileage may vary". I had a completely different impression of Zyre rubber when I tried it on a Viscaria. I tend to like it better than Tenergy 05 based on my past usage of Tenergy.

I have played with V>15 Extra max. thickness on Koto Outer ALC blades. I have used in total 4 sheets of this rubber. I found it to be pretty good in spin and speed generation. The rubber performs in linear manner and is quite controllable if you have USATT 1500 or higher rating. Serves are good...

Preferences on handle types depends on your grip and playing style. I have ST as well as FL blades, and I can switch between both now. But I prefer ST handles as I have a more backhand oriented grip. Nevertheless, your mileage may vary and you should choose whatever feels natural in your hands.

I really like Andro rubbers, sans durability. They are not too bad, but for the price, I believe if they can increase the durability by 30% like lasting 4 months keeping price the same then I am onboard with the brand.

I do use progressive glasses and experienced the same issue described by OP. I switched to non-progressive pair only for using in sports. That landed me with another pair of glasses to worry about but it solved the bigger issue. So hopefully, this simpler solutions works for folks who face the...

Go with Butterfly Innerforce ALC or Harimoto Innerforce ALC.

For players who do not practice as much as professionals and want great control with a balanced ability to attack, Harimoto ALC is a very good choice for a close to the table to mid-distance game.

As per megaspin website, all Butterfly blades come pre sealed from factory. But, if you want to add more protection then surely you can use sealant like Joola. Just apply a very thin coat on the playing surface and let it dry completely. I have several Butterfly blades both with Limba and Koto...

Thank you for your testing and sharing your opinion. May I please ask you to update the number of playing hours for which you have tested the rubber? Also, in the durability section, it would be good to have some numbers and close up photos (to show the wear marks) after usage. Thank you and God...

I exactly share the same feeling. I can use TB ALC, ZJK ALC, Viscaria and Harimoto ALC without much adjustments.

ZJK ALC somehow feels a little better constructed and better feeling than TB ALC. Harimoto ALC is good too, I would say that if you are not practicing too much and want a more spin oriented game then an inner carbon blade will suite you (and me) better. Harimoto ALC is very nicely constructed...

Good combinations (Which I like - soft feel, ball grab feeling) Blades - TB ALC, ZJK ALC, Viscara, Harimoto ALC Rubbers (FH) - Victas V15 Extra, Fastarc G1, Tenergy 05, Rakza RD II, Andro Powergrip Rubber (BH) - Fastarc C1, Fastarc G1, Andro Hexer Powergrip SFX, Tenergy 05FX Not good (at...

I did try Rakza Z but on a Yinhe V14 Pro blade (it is an outer ALC). Compared to Yasaka Rising Dragon II, I see that the arc is definitely more, and overall the Rakza Z feels bit more lively and easier to use. But I am splitting hairs here. I think both are good rubbers where Rakza Z marginally...