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Having previously played jpen and now playing cpen (mostly tpb but I play rpb loops when pushed behind the table), my assessment is that jpen is better for tpb looping, while cpen is better for active blocking, punching, and flicking. I'm rated around 1600-1700. As @jbvttcc says above, I agree...

I'm using Loki Rxton 3 pink right now, it's pretty good but not as durable as Hurricane 3. It's lasted 2 months for me and now I'll change it to Rxton 3 blue. Really good colored rubber, works well for both forehand and backhand. A bit faster than Hurricane 3 unboosted, but works best with...

Yes, probably he was also struggling with players like Zhang Jike... regardless of who he was struggling with, my understanding of the reason for the switch was so that he could slow down the rally and add more spin. Is this incorrect?

This was a problem for Ma Long, actually. He couldn't keep up with players like Fan and Harimoto in BH-BH rallies. His solution was to change the backhand rubber from T05 to Hurricane 3. This slows the rally down and allows him to generate more spin. if speed is your issue, you might consider...

Tenergy 05 or Glayzer. Tenergy 05 has similar levels of spin and grip, while Glayzer is not as spinny. Tenergy 80 has a bit less spin, and Tenergy 64 has substantially less spin. All Tenergy is a little bit softer than Dignics.

I tried boosting 802-40, it definitely gave more spin and speed but mostly on hard hits. If you really commit to the shot and have good aim then you'll get a pretty significant increase in spin and speed. You have to generally play with more confidence and aggression. Soft touches become harder...

Also worth mentioning that "Neo" means it's lightly boosted in the factory. If you've been playing with the unboosted ones, then yes they can be like a brick. The "Neo" version is softer and springier, while still retaining the properties of the Chinese sponge. It's much more elastic than the...

I've tried all the Hurricane 3 versions and I think it's really hard to go wrong with DHS commercial Hurricane 3 Neo. Sometimes you get a bad sheet but I think it's the most effective quality per dollar. If you want consistency between sheets, get provincial instead of commercial. I think DHS is...

Skyline 3-60 comes in DHS 35 degrees, and I think Hurricane 3-50 does too.

I've also had the opposite experience. I tried playing with Rasanter R45 when I started and I couldn't control it at all. Hurricane 3 felt WAY more safe and controlled, and Skyline 2 turned out to be even better. I'm glad you found what works for you but I think Chinese rubbers do help some...

In my experience this makes the problem worse, not better. What are you sanding with? How much?

Since you're already using min thickness rubber, and you don't really use your backhand, you might consider getting rid of it completely. There are a few options: - Get rid of backhand rubber entirely and play TPB - Replace rubber with short pips or long pips. These are lighter than inverted...

Take a deep breath, chill out, and take a step back. I think nerves play a big part in your problem. Try to improve your 80% quality shot -- not all out, but good quality. Focus on technique instead of power. In training sessions, just practice rallying topspin-topspin from mid/long distance...

AK47 red or yellow sponge is the best cheap tensor imitation I've tried. If you add some Falco booster the spin will increase a lot. Some Chinese rubbers have a catapult effect, but they are also tacky and don't feel so similar to tensors. In this category the Loki Rxton rubbers are really...

Quadri Aruna disagrees with you :p

Rosewood NCT V 98g FH Xuperman 41deg 56g (cut with gap) BH Skyline 2 40deg 63g Total 217g Great for stability when rallying far from the table, but it doesn't help with being quick at the table. Looking for options to cut down the weight without compromising on the rubbers, actually. Been...