Benefits of using softer rubbers

Dhaen · Dec 18, 2016

Hi guys,
I am wondering if soft rubbers are good for forehand. I have Bluefire M3 for my backhand, which is seen as a soft rubber, and it's amazing for my backhand. But I'm using M2 on my forehand but I don't seem to like. Would it be beneficial for me to go to a softer rubber? And which soft rubbers, with a high throw angle, would you guys recommend?

Thanks.

~Dhaen~

UpSideDownCarl · Dec 18, 2016

How does the M3 feel when you turn the racket around and try M3 on FH?

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Shuki · Dec 18, 2016

Dhaen said:
Hi guys,
I am wondering if soft rubbers are good for forehand. I have Bluefire M3 for my backhand, which is seen as a soft rubber, and it's amazing for my backhand. But I'm using M2 on my forehand but I don't seem to like. Would it be beneficial for me to go to a softer rubber? And which soft rubbers, with a high throw angle, would you guys recommend?

Thanks.

~Dhaen~

what don't you like about m2 on your forehand? can you not feel the ball because it's a little harder?

Dhaen · Dec 18, 2016

UpSideDownCarl said:
How does the M3 feel when you turn the racket around and try M3 on FH?

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I've tried that. Feels much better than the M2. I've already thought of getting M3 on my forehand but would like other people's suggestions.

Dhaen · Dec 18, 2016

Shuki said:
what don't you like about m2 on your forehand? can you not feel the ball because it's a little harder?

It could be because of that. I can't feel the brushing feeling even when I spin the ball.

leatherback01 · Dec 18, 2016

Softer rubbers are easier to get the proper "topsheet sponge racket" Contact that you should have on all shots....hence why they are often used on the backhand. However on the forehand they often bottom out because of a harder swing....

Try it.

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James Livesey · Dec 18, 2016

Serving and short returns may be more difficult. But I do think it is wise to start softer and gradually get harder and faster. I don't know what a good progression would be though. Don't think sticking to Donic would be a bad idea though. To avoid ej, I stick to a time plan/overall strategy. I still think I'm pretty ej, but tacky rubbers need replacing...

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