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Based on my experience, G1 is a bit odd compared to other japanese and ESN rubbers, but rewards if committed. G1 have a thick topsheet, comparable to typical chinese rubber topsheet thickness, but bouncy sponge. I feel that G1 generally runs long if impacted face on. For topspin rallies, a full...

Pro Flame is like chinese rubber, plays well, better boosted. Pro Forest somehow behave similar to Zyre03, not much spin but plenty speed, great for counter. Can boost, then behaves more similar to conventional ESN with more spin.

How about the Andro Novacell All? much difference between them?

I think thickness of sponge is quite dependent on your playstyle. If you are more active and committed, such as full swinging like rsm for FH topspin, max. If you are more passive, small strokes, close to table, blocks and pushes, 2.0 can do.

Stick three strips of red insulation tape on the back side and use black rubber on the FH. Unless you join competition, if somebody makes a fuss on general play just let them be.

G1 in max please. Lets do it!

I am using Reactor Hyper Power Black BS 40°. Regarded pretty well in chinese media apparently, considered cheap H3 BS alternative.

Yinhe 982 SH. Heavy but manageable, 8.5mm thick.

In general, the thinner the sponge, the easier the rubber bottoms out and engages the wood, which is where the stiffness of the wood can make a day and night difference. I.e. on a thin sponge, using a compliant paddle, there could be plenty dwell for looping; on a stiff paddle, the ball will...

IMO, if active with strokes, hard and thick sponge, perhaps slightly boosted for ease of TPB. If more passive, then conventional ESN rubbers will work.

Butterfly Aibiss

Reactor Hyper-Power? Apparently well received, performs decent without boosting. https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV12G1CYXEcq/?spm_id_from=333.1387.upload.video_card.click

K3 pro?

I guess one of the classic suggestion would be G1?

If you tinker you grip a little, you might be able to do a 1/2 shakehand backhand with a single side Jpen. At least that was what I opted. Not the conventional grip used by mbernalesk, but more like playing with the back face of your hand.