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I agree on this. Z2 i harder and open ups are more demanding (like Dignics) I have chosen the benefits of Z2 over the benefits of Tenergies but play with the thought of using Z2 forehand and Tenergy backhand and twiddle when receiving serves for next season.

It is also relatively light and has ok durability and price. The Mantra H is not available in anything other than max sponge thickness so it is not an alternative for many players.

Agree that it is a little harder to use than for instance Dignics 05, that behaves very similar, in the offensive game. But it is so forgiving when receiving serves and when out of position.

You are probably right. But the one does perhaps not exclude the other? Some benefit and genuinely like the WTT and some, including FZD, think it has become too much. But I'm just speculating.

Or they are taking TT too seriously to be kidnapped by the WTT circus. Just another perspective.

Biggest dissapointment must be FZD quitting the world circuit.

My experience is that Rozena is just as fast as Tenergy. A LOT less spin but speed is almost greater since the grip is less.

H8-80 can also be very heavy. I'd still be using it if it wasn't for the big differences between rubber sheets.

Yeah. Rakza Z. Slightly slower and more linear than PK50 and slightly faster with simliar feeling as 8-80.

The long blade face gives a head heavy blade with sweet spot relatively far a way from the handle (same as the cybershape). Good for forehand oriented players like Ma Long and WCQ (and Moregardh).

It is also possible to prolong the EJ phase with GJ. You found your graal when it comes to playing properties but wouldn’t an anatomic handle make your elbow less sore after practice? And wouldnt a FL handle help you loosen your grip? And a ST handle gives better reach, right?

Does the Viscaria SALC have significantly slimmer handle than the FZD ALC?

I did try exactly this. Viscaria felt good but slightly fast, got a Harimoto ALC after reading reviews and looking at numbers and... went back to my Viscaria after six months. Why? Well, first of all the actual speed is about the same. Perhaps the HALC is slightly slower in the short game but...

81 and 78 degrees! Like bricks!

Well actually… https://www.dandoy-sports.com/stiga-mantra-pro-m.html

Used a sheet for about three months (playing once a week) and it still works fine. Edges slightly tored but there are worse rubbers in that regard. Z2 is more similar to Dignics 05 than Tenergy 05.

There was a rubber called Calibra Tour that was kind of weird. A grainy surface with very litte friction.

Hope the thinner sponges are released outside Japan as well.

As stated before - harder rubbers = easier short game. Softer rubbers = easier open ups.

Tried Harimoto ALC and 301 ALC for a few months each. Very similar. The handle of the DHS is extremely small though. And it needs to be sealed. But whatever your decision here, it will not make any difference for winning or losing points.