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Excellent review as well Vombi! Thanks for your contributions as a newer member to the forum.
I think "better" is relative, what is better for you might not be for another player, whether he/she is lower, higher or same level as you. Of course, there's no doubt that T19 is better in terms of performance than rubbers like T80 FX or Rozena but only if you have the level and preference to tame it.
I'm not that seasoned of a player honestly, more of a seasoned equipment tester! lol. The more I think about it, the more I think it comes down to ease of use in order to generate desired performance. Feel is a part of that, but the ability to generate performance easily and confidently is primordial. With that in mind, with a more demanding blade like Viscaria, I think T80 FX or Rozena might be better suited on it on the BH for me, whereas I'd favor 05/80 on the FH or even on the BH of easier blades.
Question for you and others, out of T19, T80 and T64, which do you feel has the most ease of use? Like getting into the sponge, safety, forgiveness, stays on the table... especially on the BH.
Cheers!
Well thank you Thomas! When ever I write a review a try to mention all aspects that are important, but also not to overwrite and make it to long or to complicated. I am a member of TTD a long time , about 5 years now, but didn't make the time to be active, so I'm making an effort to correct that
You are absolutely right when saying that term "better" is relative, I couldn't agree more. And indeed I used that term in a sense that T19 is better performer than other two mentioned rubbers, but is T19 "better" rubber for you, or anyone else, is very relative and depends on many factors such as technical skill or personal preference... Feel and confidence that certain rubber or blade inspires should be on top of that list. Generating performance easily is important, but as I see it , should be right on the edge of ones capability's, so one shouldn't stay in comfort zone, and challenge him/her self, and by doing so keep improving.
As for Your question, out of three mentioned rubbers which has the most ease of use, again can befouled under same "relative" category For me personally, it is T19, because of its new and improved top sheet, which is very grippy. But that doesn't necessarily mean, to use your words, that it might be the same for another player. So accept that with a dose of relativity