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Hi guys,
A Belgian player ( i think he is a B4 so i would say about USATT 2500) who has a TT-shop has listed the rubbers he thinks are a good alternative for Tenergy 05 and here is his list :
Andro Hexer HD
Andro Roxon 500pro
Donic Acuda S1
Donic Acuda S1 Turbo
Donic Traction MS Pro
Stiga Boost TX
Stiga Calibra LT Plus
Xiom Vega Pro
Xiom Omega IV Pro
Xiom Sigma Pro
Yasaka Rakza 7
In this thread there are a few names that have already been mentioned.
If you have played any of these please give some playing characteristics!
When the Belgium players suggests alternatives, does he mean have the same playing characteristics as Tenergy rubbers or just rubbers that can be used that have their own good spin/speed/control characteristics?
I play with Razka 7 and am looking to replace it and have tried out T05, T25, and T64. Of the Tenergy rubbers, T64 is most to my liking but I can't say I am trilled with it. For me, Razka 7 doesn't play at all like any of the Tenergy rubbers (the players at my club agree). Razka is an ESN Tensor and plays like one. My opponents can quickly tell the difference when I am playing with Razka vs. Tenergy (Tenergy 64 suiting me the best). Rakza 7 can produce lots of spin and has a good catapulting effect with a corresponding loss of feel and control (at least in my hands). I also find that it does not have the consistency or linearity of Tenergy. The rubber simply has its own characteristics which may be agreeable to some players (not me, I hate it), but for me it doesn't have any resemblance to and of the Tenergy rubbers. I would hesitate to guess that none of the ESN Tensor rubbers play like Tenergy but it will be interesting to hear what other forum members have to say.
Try some chinese rubbers. I play DHS Hurricane III Neo and I really like it!
Rakza is NOT a ESN Tensor rubber (ESN is a German company), Rakza is made in Japan ! Not one ESN rubber is made in Japan !
Hi,
According to a thread on MyTT Rakza is an ESN but if I am incorrect, then I stand corrected. The comments on Rakza 7 may interest you and help you in your decision but unfortunately I cannot post the link directly. It is titled: Yasaka Rakza 7: anyone know about this rubber?
I guess everyone is still confused between the term tensor, ESN, tensioned rubbers, etc..
Heres a link for your info:
ooakforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=3906
Anyone who tried the Galaxy Moon, Sun or Mars V2 who are supposed to be copies of tenergy? are they anything like tenergy?
Gambler Outlaw! good speed, good spin, awesome control. Not very durable. But what the heck, you can buy six Gambler sheets for the cost of one Tenergy!
The problem with Tenergy is, once you've played with it, there's no way back.
I play Tenergy 05 on FH and today the postman brings me the DHS Hurricane 3 Neo can't wait to try this rubber!