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Excellent review btw! On a side note, it'll be interesting to see what you think of the Viscaria once you've tried H3 on it, and Tenergy 05/19 once you've maybe tried them on your Acoustics and HL5.

Like Lazer has implied. the issue in terms of your equipment very likely comes from your blade and not your rubbers. The Rakza 7 Soft is a rubber that is known for generating good amounts of spin easily and being excellent at blocking, so that would actually be one of the first rubbers I would...

That's true, and you make a good point, but I'm using Viscaria right now! (and I'm liking it). Meaning I'm not looking for a rubber for the IF ALC. Therefore I'm interested in a softer topsheet for my BH rather than a harder one. 80's definitely feel softer than 05's, and 64's even more so, they...

Yea, I still think the HL5 is a must-try compared to the other ones which are more secondary. Also that the HL5 has the real opportunity to satisfy longer, and better resale value if it doesn't! 😉 More often than not, quality > quantity.

You're welcome Matej, I try to help when/how I can. In this case, I've tried most if not all the rubbers you have been wondering about, plus the ones I've recommended of course. You seem to have a good idea of what you're looking for which is a good start. But I think you shouldn't get too...

Is it just glassfiber, or a glassfiber carbon core?

The Long 5 is definitely a must try. I don't think they are many if any composite blades that have as much flex, dwell and which hold the ball as much as it does, while it still has excellent speed.

2 excellent blades! Carbon doesn't mean a better choice. You'll get more balance, feel and control from the Korbel, with plenty of speed still. A great blade for beginners, intermediate and professionals alike. You'll get more speed and less control and feel from the 301. The Tenergy rubbers...

Oh yeah! Sorry I forgot, it's a strange but interesting one. I'm useless here 😉. Hope someone can help.

Thanks IB! Looking forward to reading it!

Thanks Vombi, it's helpful. I like T05 on my FH, but not on my BH (feels too hard, doesn't engage the sponge). I also like T05 FX, on both wings, although I'm starting to think its topsheet still feels too hard for me on the BH of my Viscaria (didn't have that problem on other blades including...

Well, based on its built, its a classic 5-ply blade on the very OFF side. Think Butterfly Korbel or Xiom Offensive S but faster and slightly more stiff due to its top ply. Still has some flex due to being all-wood and 6.0mm thick. Seems like it would be great to try.

T05 and T19 will go well on just about any blade, it just depends on your level and feel preference. Personally, I don't like the Stiga Infinity VPS, too stiff. Depending on what you're looking for, here are some classic OFF blades: • No Carbon: Xiom Offensive S, Butterfly Korbel or Stiga...

Hey Mat, Sorry to be the one responding again. It seems you want every major 40-43 deg rubber compared to T80 FX. Well, R42 is not going to do anything magic or anything T80 FX can't do and vice-versa. However, R42 will wear out a lot sooner, not only its topsheet, but also its booster effect...

V exciting!

Interested to hear more of your impressions down the road on T19 and T05 as well as T80 FX and D09C.

They are very similar, same with the Korbel Japan, same comp, same ballpark thickness (5.8-6.0mm), very classic "can't go wrong" 5-ply all-wood OFF- to OFF blades that have that rather optimal medium point between flexibility and stiffness. The Xiom Offensive S is a great value and one of the...

Good blade but too much of a step down in speed for what he's looking for transitioning from a ZJK ALC.

I own/have tried all three (otherwise I wouldn't comment on them). The TSP/Victas Swat is a very good blade too, very balanced and stable, thin for a 7-ply so it feels more like a 5-ply, and it's a great value. No wonder it's been the best selling blade in Japan for the past 6+ years. If you...

Honestly, V>15 Limber or Rakza X Soft are the best alternatives to Tenergy FX, with Japanese-style ESN sponges that are not too brittle. Rakza X Soft is similar in speed as T80 FX, V>15 Limber is a bit slower, both are similar in spin and a bit more controllable than T80 FX due to having less...