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I’d like to reply directly to this, since I’m considering “downgrading” from H3N 39°. I play it on the forehand of a Xiom Hugo HAL, with Tibhar Hybrid MK-FX on the backhand. I’ve used H3N for a long while now, and while it teaches you a lot, it’s quite demanding in a match, where you can’t...

Hope you’re commenting on the MK-FX as well, in this testing!

Thanks. And which one out of the myriad of varieties should one start with?

So, what’s the most reliable store in the EY – or specific seller on AliExpress – for Booster? Thinking of simply Haifu Seamoon, unless advised differently here.

Interesting point, thanks for elaborating. As I wrote above, H3N felt very instructive on the get-go, and not really lacking in speed or control, even if I had to work very hard for it. Maybe HAL would have been the even better fit, have you had any experience with this combo?

Thanks all for interesting viewpoints! I will not post any videos (and this thread ist not about me specifically). However I am glad if I initiated an interesting discussion. I will say this though: I just came back from 3 hours of training with my newly glued PPP+H3N and I haven’t had more...

Question about boosting and glueing: I will, as recommended in the article that is the fundament of this thread, try the H3N without booster first. I will use Nittaku Finezip. Upon later boosting, shall I try to completely remove the glue from the rubber first? I have read several articles...

Thanks a lot. I’ll do as you say. I don’t have any booster, so will glue it without first while I’m waiting for delivery? This would also be in accordance with your article “First time user: I strongly recommend playing with it unboosted first to understand the rubber”. I’m holding a lot...

@victormanriquey – another splendid article! I’ll continue my question here since it might be of broader interest. I’m now ready to dip my toes into H3N territory. The plan is to use Nuzn 45 on BH and H3N Provincial Orange on FH. TL;DR: Slap the H3N on the PPP for max feel and learning, or on...

Interesting rubber for sure! How would you compare this directly to Glazer 09C as a backhand rubber?

Again and again, you post some of internet’s most reliable and pleasurable reviews, keep it up! The two-gear characteristic – do you think it is a bug or a feature? It sounds a lot like how many describe the Xiom Jekyll & Hyde V 47.5, for example here – have you tried this? PS. One feedback on...

This is exactly what I’m also considering, just the ever so slightes FL or CO shape, sanded down from a ST handle. Haven’t dared yet.

OT: Your impressions of the Vega China VM [XVC] sounds very intriguing. Since many (most prominently and cunningly: @victormanriquey) is very much in favour of using H3N as a intermediate FH rubber for developing technique, I guess XVC would be that as well? It goes a bit against the (older?)...

Thanks for the fabulous review. Have you had the chance to directly compare it to the Tibhar Hybrid MK FX, that is also 45°?

OT: Very interested in hearing your Report on the Vega China in the Future! Are you also reviewing the China VM soon?

Having read up a bit on balsa, the opinions seem very divided. Is it true that it is more non-linear and less predictable? Or would that be nullified by the carbon? And it seems to be regarded a very stiff material, which could seem like the opposite of what a “soft carbon” blade should be...

So, this instagram post popped up, announcing a softer carbon blade from Stiga. Basically a very light 5+2 blade with balsa core and Koto top layer. Now, it sounds like he’s saying outer carbon, but I suspect he means just outside the core. Because, comparing the normal Cybershape Carbon and...

Hav you tried the Xiom Hayabusa ZL Pro? It is basically the HAL, but the inner fibre instead of outer. Same speed, but more flexible and more hold. Reason asking is I have the HAL, it’s probably a tad fast for me but I really like the feel and the handle (more than the Persson Powerplay).

Just slightly off-topic: How would you guys compare G1 with Glayzer 09c (G09c)? Myself considering a more linear FH rubber, probably not yet ready to go Chinese …

@victormanriquey – again, truly solid article, read it for the third time now. One rubber that I saw you mention just briefly somewhere is the Hurricane 8 – this seems also to be meant as the H3N if you don’t want to boost. Why is it you don’t list it as an alternative for FH? And furthermore...