I haven’t used S2 in a while now, but as I recall, ZD2 is more viscous and has slightly stronger adhesion.
ZD2 is probably somewhere between S2 and DHS No. 15 in viscosity.
I have a U2s, never tried it properly, though. The handle seems a touch smaller than the U2.
Yinhe have high build quality on even their cheapest models, IMO.
Thank you. So Moon Speed 53 is really the better rubber for advanced players, then..?
Interesting that there's such a big difference in sponge hardness between the MS Soft and the MS53 Medium-soft.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005186271776.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.promoteRecommendProducts_35593284.1005005186271776
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006658482933.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.promoteWysiwyg_6001926298671.1005006658482933
And Zero Degree No. 2...
Tibhar Aurus and Aurus Soft can be had on Aliexpress for relatively cheap. They give a lot of performance for the price and are "proper" ESN tensors. Incredibly durable as well.
Finishing is definitely a part of QC.
Making sure the plies of the blade are even/symmetrical.
Making sure the finish of the blade faces are splinter free and sanded flat.
Making sure the handle scales are glued on straight, without any gaps between blade and handle.
Making sure all sanded...
Yinhe have good QC, even for their cheaper all-wood blades. My U-2, U-2 Spin, PD473s and N10s all have better finishing than my BSS1, SPW, YSE and YEO.
Cheaper DHS blades can be pretty bad, on the other hand.
That Instagram picture must be sightly stretched vertically..? The length of the handle looks very long, to good to be true to someone with large hands like me.