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Hi Michael, During the 2 hr session did you try not hitting a return, just watching and calling out which type of spin had been served? This can be a good exercise to do as you don't have to worry about hitting a return and can totally concentrate on the serve, action, contact, shape and...

Hi Dr E Yeah I suppose dragon grip could move down the list, the reason I put it next to Rakza Z is because I put it on a blade with RZ on it, did a bit of twiddling / swapping between FH & BH and didn't really notice much difference in speed!! May have been a tad faster, but the RZ was well...

Hi Micheal, Victas TDE is at the top of the list, which means it’s pretty close to a H3 type rubber!! The TE is middle-ish and further away from say H3 than TDE is.

The bottom of the list is now loaded with rubbers that are fairly similar and closer to the ESN end of the scale. my experience with Rakza Z is that it is more tacky than those below it in the list, last weekend I did a 'how long can the rubber hold the ball test' on a couple of sheets of RZ...

I haven't used K3, but I feel Rakza Z has a high throw, lasts a long time, retains it's tackiness well, can produce high spin levels and for a player of my standard is fast enough. You could also consider the Extra Hard version, especially on FH.

One thing I have noticed, during pre match warm-up v opponent, is which side, either FH or BH that they start the rally with, regardless of whether you are warming up FH to FH or BH to BH. If they always use BH to start a FH to FH rally and BH to BH rally, then that’s a sign they are more...

Personally I find it easier to control variation of spin with the hook serve, also the reverse pendulum, at least mine, needs more practice time to raise consistency compared to my hook serve. When I started to learn reverse pendulum (RP) and hook serve, I found it easier to put back spin on the...

my tag is round the wrong way as well, better edit!!!! Having said that the site says FH rubber and attaches to red bat, and BH to Black when you edit your profile. Which I tend to forget!!! Mostly black is the FH rubber, especially as H3 Nat blue sponge is only available in black. Rules say one...

Just in case you thought I hadn't seen the rubbers in your tag, sometimes what's shown is not what the person is actually using!!! H3 Neo on BH is basically slower than many other rubbers available, so if you really want more speed then change to a slightly faster rubber, perhaps use the T19 on...

Hi, Out of interest which rubbers are you using? it will complete the picture!!! As the others have said, I would stick with the Korbel for now. increase speed by learning good technique, rather than changing equipment. Then once your skills have improved go for an equipment change. Generally...

Tibhar K1/2&3 Andro C53 added,

Hi DukeGaGa, I’ve never played with the Tibhar K series. Where do you think they should sit in the list?

Stiga DNA Dragon grip added.

Re they mayeGolden Tango was the 1st hybrid rubber I used, played on BH, I liked it a lot, then I tried GTPS which I didn’t like as much. I found it too bouncy less able to control it. That was about 3 or 4 years ago (when I first started back playing TT) Since then I have EJ’d quite a few...

Hi John, Great that you are back playing!!! Butterfly Primorac is a good off- blade at a reasonable price. Tees Sport are the ‘Official’ UK Butterfly main dealer. Most modern rubbers will feel more lively than your old Sriver!! I started back playing about 4 yrs ago after a similar length...

Hi LDM7, If opponents serve receive is at your elbow or middle, in order to open up , either BH or FH, you gotta MOVE, it’s sort of that simple!! That tactic is a good un!! It makes you HAVE to make a quick decision!! DO I MOVE LEFT? to open up with FH, or RIGHT? to open up with BH !! A...

Regarding the surface finish, I have a S6 12 in the garage, so if the S7’s are similar, then it’s a Matt finish which seems to react well to spin, no or little ball slippage, seems fast enough. When I say reacts well to spin, ball holds up well with under spin serves, and kicks forward with top...

Yeah it was comical !!! Moving faster than expecting, further than expecting, resulting in an air shot with the ball flying past me somewhere between wrist and elbow!!! Usually an air shot is cos you can’t get there or pure mistiming!! (Mind you there was some of that as well!!!!) Did manage...

S7 12/13 have more robust undercarriage frame than S7 63 ( well, as far as profile of the frame) from what I could see the S8 has bigger wheels and yeah the undercarriage is different, there’s a S8 ‘w’ version which is also tagged as specifically for wheelchair users.

Hi Latej, Sponeta have ITTF approved tables in their range, S7 line and S8 line. German company that make tables for a good number of other manufacturers (companies). may be worth a look.