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Hi everyone. I am currently using Fastarc G1 in 1.6mm on both backhand and forehand. I am looking to try a tacky rubber and have decided on Nittaku Sieger PK50. My question is, In the passive and more gentle, touch shots, is a tacky rubber likely to be much slower. Does the tacky surface...

Hi, I was wandering if there is a rubber out there that plays similar to Fastarc G1 but has a tackier top sheet. I'm currently using the G1 and am happy with it but would like a bit more backspin on my pushes. Was thinking a tackier rubber might achieve this.? Preferably at least as hard a...

Hi, has anyone played with both of these rubbers and if so, could you give your opinion on the following please. Is the Hammond noticeably lighter than the G1 Which one feels more linear. Which is more comfortable close to the table. Is either better suited to driving or flat hitting. Does...

I like to stay close to the table, Playing most shots straight off the bounce. Forehand technique is poor. I tend to flat hit and smash with little to medium top spin. Backhand is ok and I'm comfortable pushing as well as top spinning. I use an all-round, 5 ply, wood blade. I prefer a harder...

Hi everyone. A couple of years ago I asked for some rubber advice on this forum. The most popular opinion was that I needed a harder sponge than I thought I wanted. You were all right. I do now prefer and play much better with the harder rubber. For the last 5 months I have been using the...

Hi folks, I have been using Rakza 7 in 1.8mm thickness on both sides and have to say I am generally very happy with it. However, I have often felt like I could maybe use a slightly slower rubber on the back hand. Ideally I would use a thinner sponge but the thinnest R7 is 1.8mm. I don't like...

Hi everyone, I can't believe it, after countless hours, over several weeks, of reading reviews and comparing different characteristics. I finally settled on a choice of blade. It was to be the Andro Temper Tech All+. I have now discovered it has been discontinued!!! Extremely frustrating...

Hi, I am looking for a decent, lightweight (no more than 85g), all round blade for close to the table play. Control is more important to me than speed. Any suggestions please. Thank you.

Hi all, does anyone know the different playing characteristics between these two blades. Does either one lend itself to a particular style of play? I tend to play close to the table and have poor technique when it comes to looping. I tend to hit through the ball as opposed to brushing it...

Hi all, apart from the obvious weight difference of balsa being very light. What would be the typical characteristics of a balsa blade compared to a standard 5 ply wood blade say for example a Yasaka Sweden Extra. What sort of player / technique would a balsa blade suit and same question for...

Hi all, just wandering if there are any rubbers that play very similar to Rakza 7 but weigh less. Don't want anything with a softer sponge than R7 but wouldn't mind if the sponge was a little harder. Thank you.

Hi all, I'm looking to maybe get a new blade in the sales and wanted to know what various characteristics on a blade actually mean. Speed and control I get, but how does stiffness and hardness affect a blade. What sort of player does a flexible blade benefit. What sort of player would look for...

Looking to treat myself to some new rubbers as my old ones are looking worn now. I've played with various rubbers for the last few years and I have a reasonable idea of what I like. I want control over speed and prefer to achieve spin with non tacky, grippy rubbers. Sponge hardness of...

I've been reading bits and pieces on various TT sites over the last couple of years and often find myself not being totally sure I understand some of the terminology. Some are obvious and I think I get most of the meanings but then I read a review on something and I'm not too sure. So could...

Has anybody got experience of these two rubbers and if so can you tell me how they compare with regard to the following please. 1) Close to the table play. 2) Sensitivity to incoming spin. 3) Control. 4) Spin. Thank you

Hi All. A question re softer sponges. I don't want to use Chinese tacky rubbers as I prefer the euro style grippy non tacky ones. I have decided I prefer sponges to be on the softer side, say around 40 degrees. I prefer the extra dwell time and feeling for the ball. What I have noticed is...

I bought a Newgy 2050 robot 2nd hand and decided to buy new plastic balls. I bought the Xushaofa Vision Europe 40+ super training balls. My problem is that within a couple of hundred balls going through the machine the discharge wheel was covered in shards of coating from the balls. I stripped...

I have a Newgy 2050 robot and would like to know if the new plastic 40+ balls are fully compatible or am I looking at having to upgrade to the 2055 model. Thank you.

Yes I know this probably comes up fairly regularly but I've searched and can't find what I'm looking for so I'll apologise in advance but ask you all anyway! I'm sure there are many variables depending on different makes and top sheets etc but can someone please tell me the basic rule of thumb...

Been reading up on the re impact blades and they talk a good show but are they actually worth the extra money. I want precision and control from a blade much more than I want speed and because of elbow problems I find a light set up much more comfortable to play with. So with that in mind is a...