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Awesome, let me know how BD2 is. I have always stuck with BD because I like the look of the blue sponge. And its cheaper. Where are you buying it?

I have several sheets of Big Dipper (never tried II though). I think it is far more than a slightly springier Chinese sponge. Its completely different from H3, for example, and probably quite close in quality to Rakza Z. So I think if you are looking for a cheap alternative hybrid, indeed Big...

I have a sheet of Nittaku H3, its very marginally faster than DHS H3. I think its nothing like Rakza Z.

I was just thinking, when you boost a rubber, maybe it would be a better idea to just boost the center of the rubber? Because you really only play the ball on the center of the rubber. And if you avoid boosting the edges of the rubber, maybe it won't curl up so much and make it easier to glue...

How would the effect be on "factory boosted" rubber, such as Big Dipper? Would that experience diminishing returns since it has already been boosted in the factory?

Also I haven't tried boosting a completely new rubber. Would the result be even better on a brand new sheet with no previous baby oil? Or did the baby oil mixed with booster create a special secret boost?

Well, yes and no. For the most part, I think there was a positive affect on control. On opening loops against backspin, like I said, I became much more consistent because I found the rubber grips and lifts the ball with much more ease. So +1 On drives, the springiness helped to lift the ball...

I'm still in amazement how much my play changed from the booster. I think it could add a good 100-150 points to your rating (depending on what equipment you are using. obviously if you already have Tenergy, it might not make a big difference). I felt so much more springy and powerful, especially...

Almost all the rubbers I buy are under $15. Most are closer to $11 or $12. I don't want to get into the habit of paying $45 or $50 for ESN rubber. So if booster improves their performance, its a big boost. Also, I like playing with tacky Chinese rubber as its better for serve, short game...

Yes, baby oil does make rubber softer and easier to play with. But booster makes it way faster. My bh opening loop went from 45% consistent to 80% consistent. It was really obvious to my practice partner too.

So i finally got to play with the lightly boosted rubber, and to my surprise there is a huge difference. You cant tell just by bouncing it, but when you loop, it feels 20% faster and much more lively. Especially on backhand opening loops, the rubber is so much easier to use. It grips and lifts...

I think I will play with the lightly boosted rubber for a few sessions, and then re-boost it with more significant layers to see if it speeds up the rubber. I think previously treating it with baby oil may have dampened the booster effect as well, as it made the sponge soft once already.

Yes I played with it before. I dont know for sure that there is no change, but just with a very thin layer and just by bouncing, I can't notice a change.

Oh wow. I went to visit ASLT on Saturday to watch my friend's son play his tournament. I don't usually play at ASLT though because I'm not a member. Maybe if you have spare time before or after your training, we could hang out or practice together sometime.

Well I haven't played with it yet, but just tried glueing the H3Neo to my blade and bouncing it. I only put 1 very very thin layer of booster on the rubber and stopped at that because it curled so much, but just from bouncing it I can see that there is basically no change to the bounce or...

Oh so you're in Orange County? If you ever come down to San Diego, we should have a hit.

Other than being hard to glue, why don't people glue their rubbers during the maximum curl to get the greatest booster effect? Maybe it's just a small difference, but wouldn't that be significant for some people?

I just can't see Harimoto ever getting back to his past form. He is a bit of a one trick pony. He stands very close to the table and relies on quick reaction and counters to hit winners against his opponent. But with his growth, his speed seems to be a fraction slower. And opponents have...

So the boosted rubber has somewhat uncurled and become flatter. But does that mean that there is less booster effect than when it was at its maximum curl?

I wonder how bad Harimoto feels being passed over by Uda. The Japanese media was touting Harimoto as once in a century player. Being surpassed in a short 3 years might affect his mental fitness. But Uda deserves it for playing the right way. Harimoto spent the last 3 years and didn't bother to...