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  1. How much $ do you spend on coaching?

    I just finished a year of training here in thailand. Before I started, I could barely topspin a ball on backhand, only drive or block. Now I can go into a backhand loop off a long push. I can finish points with my backhand a lot more consistently now. What puzzle was left for me was the...
  2. Xiom Omega VII Pro cheaper alternative

    Idk where u find stiga platinum to be cheaper than omega 7.
  3. Victas Ni Xia Lian

    I quite like victas' handles. Comfy for me, held a Quartet AFC and VFC. Quite a unique feeling. Like a car with two turbos to compensate for turbo lag.
  4. How much $ do you spend on coaching?

    For me 1 month is 140 usd. It's group training that lasts 3-4 hours everyday except mondays. I often go only on the weekdays but you can come everyday.
  5. Dignics 09c vs DNA Dragon Grip

    I'd assume it's because you can lift the ball better from farther. In my experience using H3 and comparing to TDE and Tau 2. Both of which have thin topsheets, that they rely a lot more on the sponge to create arc. This means it takes more effort to engage it properly.
  6. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    I have it on standby when my Z52.5 wears out. So give me 1-2 months. Z52.5 is a little heavy but it suits me right now.
  7. Mizuno Q Quality a cheap and performant tensor that matches Tenergy 05 at half price

    Goodness that looks tempting. If it's around 50g then lookin good.
  8. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    I dom't plan to go back to it. It's too high arc for my backhand. I also need a bit more catapult.
  9. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    It's all the rave, but it costs practically the same as the Z52.5. I'd be interested in the A2 as I had been looking for a 50 deg rubber (hence Hammond Z2). Honestly, I've just been testing out a lot of different rubbers for my backhand side. Some rubbers lose me points (V>15), some win me...
  10. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    Update: played TDE and Z52.5 on both sides for 4 hours. TDE is a speed monster, doesn't have the kick but the sheer speed and low arc makes it feel like a speed rubber. It's counters are also very user-dependent. The sponge is so hard that almost everything is sent short on a non-active...
  11. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    First impressions of J&H Z52.5 and Triple Double Extra. The "Z" plays like a 50 degree rubber with the explosiveness of a 48 degree rubber. It's slight tack helps grip slow balls (still have to test with flicks). Can be used for both FH and BH. On loops it has a long trajectory and medium-high...
  12. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    Went in person to compare V>15 and V>22. Not enough difference to warrant the price. Grabbed a Hammond Z2 and a J&H Z52.5. Edit: I now have the option to say I have dignics with it's red sponge.
  13. Cheap alternative to D05?

    Cut off glayzer's topsheet, cut off an old dignics' sponge. It becomes "Dignics"
  14. Fastarc G-1 vs V>15 extra on backhand

    Yep, soft topsheet. V>15 has this dead inelastic topsheet which makes it harder to activate.
  15. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    Considering V>20 and V>22 has a hardness deviation of +-3. I'll see if the lightest weight of V>20 rubbers is comparable to V>22 at the highest weight available.
  16. Fastarc G-1 vs V>15 extra on backhand

    Actually i have another thread where i'm looking for an upgrade in sponge hardness from V>15 extra. Currently im deciding between V>22 and omega 7 tour i (50 deg)
  17. Fastarc G-1 vs V>15 extra on backhand

    I'd love to try Platinum, it's just it's the exact same price as dignics here.
  18. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    Currently I'm looking at V>22, Omega tour 7 i at 50 degrees (it's 62 usd here), K3 ??, V>20, Rakza XX, DNA Pro H and Donic Bluestorm Z1. All these durometer readings are hard to compare to each other as the topsheet and sponge hardness impacts playing feel. On a different note, the tour 7 i...
  19. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    I have not, I think V>15 extra has more dynamics than it though.
  20. An upgrade from V>15 extra

    Not enough rotation, V>15 was good for a speed rubber because it's easy to access. Harder sponge and I'd seek for better spin.
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