Tibhar Hybrid K3 vs Rakza Z

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Checkout the Hybrid rubber long thread. But according to that thread, the Rakza Z is closer to Chinese tacky rubber like Hurricane. K3 is closer to Dignics 09c.
 
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I haven't used K3, but I feel Rakza Z has a high throw, lasts a long time, retains it's tackiness well, can produce high spin levels and for a player of my standard is fast enough.
You could also consider the Extra Hard version, especially on FH.
 
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Don't know anything about K3 but I would say RZ is much closer to D09c than typical chinese tacky rubbers.
 
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I have used Rakza Z and the throw was very high. Felt very odd in my opinion, at least on the backhand side.
 
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I have RZ on one of my blades. High throw with a very consistent spin which makes it quite predictable for my opponents. I definitely prefer the H3Pro which is spinnier than RZ but with a lower and uncomfortable (for my opponent) throw. Speedwise I see no difference
 
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I just want to add that RZ is a slow rubber for FH. You must do big swings to gain speed. I will replace my FH to a faster rubber. For BH it is really enough.

 
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I have a new sheet of K3 to try tonight replacing my D09c

So I tried K3 for the first time last night and I will give it more time but first impressions it didn't seem anything special. Its certainly faster on low impact shots than D09c but lacked spin at top end I thought. Its certainly got a lower throw than D09c so will take a little adjustment.
But i have another practice tonight so we will see.

 
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So I tried K3 for the first time last night and I will give it more time but first impressions it didn't seem anything special. Its certainly faster on low impact shots than D09c but lacked spin at top end I thought. Its certainly got a lower throw than D90c so will take a little adjustment.
But i have another practice tonight so we will see.

Interesting - I am finding it outstanding on FH and seems to offer me more spin than D09c or R53 and a bit more safety too.

 
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Interesting - I am finding it outstanding on FH and seems to offer me more spin than D09c or R53 and a bit more safety too.

It was one session, and a drill/coach session so hard to focus on equipment. But tonight is just general practice so will be able to make a better judgement. I have C48 and R45 to try on a different blade too. But on my main blade I've put K3 and FX-D which first impression were great a as a BH rubber.

 
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It was one session, and a drill/coach session so hard to focus on equipment. But tonight is just general practice so will be able to make a better judgement. I have C48 and R45 to try on a different blade too. But on my main blade I've put K3 and FX-D which first impression were great a as a BH rubber.

Second session and I certainly like it more. It feels lighter, and quicker but i think top end a bit less spin and good safety on shots not flying long to often but net and off a little with me getting used to the lower throw. Not unlike D09c it requires a full stroke and if your a bit passive the shot can die a little. Serving it feels very hard and tricker to get that brush contact for me than in open play - but serving is my weakest area. But overall I like it - just need to use it more.

 
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I am curious about the K3. How about weight, does it have smell of a booster, how's the smash with it?

I forgot to weigh mine before i put it on - but it feels lighter than D09c (but thats not precise just my guess ;-) ) as my bat is lighter after changing my rubbers - my setup is 185g with k3 one side and mx-d the other. Which is lighter - or whether both are lighter than when I had D09c and T05fx on it I can't say but we are only talking a few grams or so.

It didn't smell of booster and wasn't doming out the packet. It does have a greaseproof like paper sheet stuck to it the same as the Andro Rasanter C series rubbers wether that stops it curling? Its not in a vacuumed packet.

Smashes are ok, certainly better than D09c but not as good as something like Tenergy.

This was an interesting review

 
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I am curious about the K3. How about weight, does it have smell of a booster, how's the smash with it?

It's lighter than D09c but I don't have the weight to hand.

I am pretty sure it is boosted - my first sheet has softened and slowed a little in comparison to my newer sheet.

 
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