i am in the varsity team when i was on high school so we have our personal coach. i am very lucky to have a coach who is a former Philippine team, because some of his friends who are also playing somewhat coaches us to improve our playing skill and because of his experience in playing...
Red Diamond is a semi-tacky rubber with very good grip and not that very fast. It is not super tacky, but there tackiness on it. topsheet is thick, similar to Chinese topsheets. The sponge is light red. It is kinda like Friendship Cream MRS.
i think dans butterfly viscaria blade:)) just kidding. i think hallmark aurora blade or maybe tibhar musiro. there are both off and all in characteristics. check if they are available in your place:)