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ESN scale? Is that another scale? I was converting 40/41 degree Shore A to Shore D scale, which I thought ESN uses?

Looks like I’m gonna have to try this version!!!!!

Hi, How a rubber feels is not only down to the sponge hardness, the feel as far as soft or hardness is concerned, is a combination of blade, sponge and rubber top sheet etc. Bluefire M1 is about 50 degree hardness sponge, Rakza 9 about 40-45 degree and the H3 provincial at 41 degrees (which is...

The bounce test is just that really, it gives a very basic idea of how 'springy' the rubber/top sheet combo (rubber) is. As for speed, its actually hard to tell, we observe what happens when we hit a ball, but we can't really put an actual speed or velocity in say meters / second to that shot...

Also in the past the process for manufacturing a sheet of rubber with sponge wasn't totally straightforward, depending on the company / brand most of the stages of manufacture were out sourced to other 'specialist' companies. 1 company to mix the formula for the top sheet, 1 for the...

Hi, Any photos of the packaging? Sponge hardness? Seems to be a completely different kettle of fish to the version I tried!!

Primorac all wood, made in Japan version (PJV)is a great blade, more expensive than the Euro made version. Never tried TB ALC so can’t compare directly, do have a couple of Viscaria’s though, PJV is indeed slower and softer. Nice blade for ‘feel’, fast enough and easier to control than Viscaria...

I think a RH players pendulum serve ( clockwise as MK73 quotes) is generally classed as a FH dominant serve. The spin, when received by a RH opponent, on their BH can pull the return to the servers left side (BH) side. server steps around and plays FH, opening up the table, which allows them to...

Hi MK73, I didn’t get any feedback like that, but this may be down to the blades used. Do you still get that same feedback with a different blade?? I tried the Nittaku Hurricane Pro BS on an Acoustic, didn’t like it !! Rubber performed ok but it was the feeling I didn’t like!!! H3 & H3Neo felt...

Tau2 when new is much tackier, slower, less bouncy. As it ages it looses some tack (but still has more than new D09C) it then plays a little quicker and the bounce more, compared to DHS8-80 ( I bought sheets of Tau2 and H8-80 at the same time) the new sheets were fairly similar but after time...

Depending how bad Mr Tsos has been regarding lack of homework and signing up to TTD ‘An offer he cannot refuse’ could have various options!!! 1) depending on Weekly Participation- free beer and chicken once a week, gravy is a bonus dependant of number of posts placed. 2) send in the goon squad...

The only foot stomping that I’ve come across recently is me when I’ve missed a no brainier easy kill shot. Somewhat similar to a 3yr old throwing a wobbly cos they can’t have their own way 😫!!!!!!!!

Cheers NDH, Yeah!! makes a change to seeing '0' points gained!!!!

Played the match in the higher division, won 2 and the doubles 😀 Lost one to a fella that I haven't beaten in 3 previous matches, went in too 'gung ho' !!!! made too many mistakes, went for speed / power rather than spin and positioning!! The other 2 opponents were new players I hadn't played...

During the last session, towards the end we worked on BH and FH counter topspin, for maybe 20min, so 10 min each side. Closing the face of the bat sounds simple, but there is more!! Sure you can close the face, but are you getting the most out of the stroke? When I played golf and had regular...

Hi Gozo, Looks like you have a good coach!! hopefully you can stick with the set up he has recommended!!! Its good that he took his time until deciding Tacky didn't suit your game play. As I said in a previous thread I have started some coaching sessions as well, concentrating on BH open up...

Time Sharing Operating System (linked to the amount of time Der gives to his alter ego!!???) The Sound of Silence ( sounds about right as he never says anything on here!!!) Texas Society of Sculptors (Austin TX) could be Sergey's day job!!! Traffic Signal Operations Specialist (certified!!!) The...

Hi, Tested Bluegrip C2 and V1, neither have tackiness like H3N, D09C doesn’t either, it’s barely tacky. BG V1 and R1 were the first versions of BG rubbers, followed by C1 and C2, most recently S2 joined the gang!! If you want the tackiness, then Rakza Z and Tau2 are better for tackiness. These...

Hi, Dan did a great review of T19 comparing to T05 and would be worth viewing!! There are other options out there, but there are just loads of people that really love the Tenergy series of rubbers, for quality, durability, and performance you get what you pay for!! They can be a little...

Hi, You said that the Acuda Blue P2 has been on both sides for 'several years', 3 years+?? without changing sheets?? or do you replace them fairly regularly? every 3 to 6 months?? T19 has high spin capabilities, but Acuda Blue P2 is no slouch regarding spin either, loads of spin can be...