Recent content by Tom

I actually haven't tested the Mantra pro series but did test the DNA platinum a fair bit before the DNA Hybrid came out. For my style the platinum is a bit quick I feel, it's quit direct and fast, so the hybrid which is definitely slower but has more grip and spin suits my kind of all round...

Hey Manto! I'm good thanks I hope you are to! Yeah the DNA Pro won't be continuing so a few months back I switched to the DNA hybrid hard and I absolutely love it, it suits my game even more with the really high grip and control. I think it's actually helped me a lot to get back close to my best...

Hey guys, yes the Waldner masterclass is now included on an Academy subscription, we have monthly, quarterly and yearly plan options :)

There's so many, but often the simple ones are the best. Backhand block to the whole table is great, so you are constantly adapting and switching. Playing your topspins into the backhand side and the blocker just moves you anywhere, they can obviously start a bit easier and gradually increase...

Yeah would be interesting to properly test the Rakza Z extra hard, we did try it briefly and it still wasn't super quick. But both decent rubbers for sure, loads of spin, grip and control

Hey! We haven't had a chance to try them yet actually but will be interesting. We will try to do a review on them as well, got quite a few already in the pipeline. I'll let you know when we get a chance to try them!

No problem, it's definitely important to have something you can control rather than just super fast! Totally agree that DNA Pro is quite under-rated as a rubber and can suit a lot of players. I know what you mean when you say the M is a toned-down version of Tenergy 05 and I think this can be...

Yeah still using DNA Pro hard and love it. I have tried the Platinum but prefer the control and spin with the Pro. Yeah I agree some other sponges of that hardness felt softer!

Hey! No worries, yeah I did try the Platinum and use it for a while but for me I still prefer the DNA Pro H. I think for me because I used a wood blade for a lo g time and then went to the Cybershape Carbon about a year ago which was a step up in speed, then going to even faster Platinum rubbers...

Yes that's for sure, hard sponge is what all the pro players are using as they all boost anyway. I use a fairly hard sponge myself but not a tacky topsheet. When myself and Dan review rubbers now a days you can see mainly companies are going for the harder sponge style rubbers. Blade is...

Definitely agree that Dignics 09c is better in the touch play, I found with Tenergy 05 hard I had to work quite hard to generate power compared to the normal 05. Don't get me wrong it's fast and powerful but to get the most out of it you do have to work and have good acceleration through the...

I personally don't think boosting and being mentally tough are mutually exclusive 😅 But there's no doubt you can still reach a high level in the sport with or without boosters 🙂👍

Amazing I love your way of thinking and not enough people practice like this. As you said so many people want to practice things that are flashy and the big shots but not often in what really makes a difference in matches, so you're spot on. Another good one is simply doing a good short, tight...

Hey! There are so many useful drills that can help you improve. I definitely agree that pushing is so neglected and it's really key in match play, so this one you are already doing is great! I think simple drills can be really effective as well, they don't need to be super complex. Depending on...

Hey Ralph, I know this is a very popular blade. As Thomas said most rubbers are suitable it really just depends what speed and feel etc you are looking for and your level of play of course