rubber

  1. Anti spin rubber

    I play in my local club and i start beat more people than usual, but one kid in my club have anti spin rubber on his bh and i really struggle play against him, and so my other friends that in my level or higher, i heard that they struggle with fast dead serve, is it true? Anyone have any tips?
  2. New! ITC Impact Blade and Rubber Review

     ITC Impact Blade and Rubber ITC Impact Blade Weight: 85 grams Thickness: 5.95mm Plies” 7 (Limba-Ayous-ALC-Ayous-ALC-Ayous-Limba) Speed: Off+ It has been quite a while since ITC released a new shakehand blade. ITC has been consistent with their product quality since the transition...
  3. Backhand rubber

    Hi! I've bought and tested the Stiga Infinity VPS V blade and I like it but I want a recommendation for a backhand rubber. When I tested the blade I played with DNA Pro M on the backhand side and it feels like it's a bit soft. Many balls go into the net that I usually don't and I can't keep the...
  4. Best backhand rubber

    Please recommend best backhand rubber for rpb intermediate level.please point me more forgiving for Chiquita flick and more spin and adequate speed rubber.
  5. Xiom rubber specifications

    Trying to decide on which Xiom rubbers to buy but I am finding the published specifications on their website difficult to understand. This is exacerbated by the fact that the newly developed rubbers for the plastic ball do not appear to be of significant improvement over their old counterparts...
  6. Average weight of the sponges without the rubber

    Average weight of the sponges 2 or 2.1mm without the rubber I want to know the average weight of the 2 or 2.1mm sponges without the rubber cut for the blades. TIA.
  7. San Francisco looking for training partner.

    I want to get better but as I am in working class with a family. It makes it hard for me to make normal club hours. I got a membership at SPiN at 690 folsom st. It's free between 11am to 5pm or 10pm to 12am at night. If anyone can make those times give me a PM i'm usatt rated:1969 Thanks
  8. Suggest best suited rubber for fh ???

    I play with Sauer & Troger Kasalla and i really like it. It very fast and fits very good with my Rakza Po pips on bh. On fh im using Xiom Vega Pro, used about 1 month. Like to do sopinny fh serves, attack loop When I have to buy another fh rubber, then im in doubt of whitch rubber it should be...
  9. Fast zlc blade with slow rubber vs alc blade with fast rubber

    Which one is the best choice?
  10. Could someone help me out on which short pips rubber is most suitable for me?

    Which short pips rubber is most suitable for me as a c-penholder? I am currently using a Ma Lin Extra Offensive penhold racket, and i've been thinking on when to change my forehand inverted rubber into a fast, short-pips rubber. My choices are Yasaka Rakza PO, Nittaku Moristo SP, or TSP...
  11. Offensive rubber that excels at mid distance

    Looking for a rubber (any kind except for chinese rubbers) that excel at offensive play like counter looping from mid to long distance. Also, what things make a good rubber like this for example, throw angle, speed etc.
  12. Please suggest a backhand rubber with less catapult effect than Rakza 7 soft

    Hi, I know it's the technique, not the rubber, but maybe some rubbers are easier to use when working on a certain technique? I just got a chance to get some group coaching sessions and we are working on the backhand topspin against backspin - I have a very hard time lifting the ball with the...
  13. Best Rubber for aggressive blocking and counter looping

    I’m looking for a rubber that particularly excels in blocking and counter looping. Kind of like Waldner. Is there any rubber that does this better than others. Also, does short pips do well in this area?
  14. A Chinese rubber: first blood :)

    Hi all, I just bought a sheet of DHS Hurricane 3 Neo - it's my first acquaintance with Chinese rubbers. I have an immediate question - do all of them have this stench? My room smells, my hands smell, my kitchen smells from the cut-offs of the rubber in the garbage bin :D Also, any tips for...
  15. Life of a dignics rubber

    How long has dignics lasted for people will it go past 6 or 12 months with good care of it? without boosting ofc
  16. How many degrees does boosting a rubber soften the sponge by

    Curious to know this. I’m thinking of getting a Yasaka Rakza z or z hard and I’m going to boost it but I want to know how much it softens the sponge by so I can decide. ideally I would like it around 48 to 50 degrees.
  17. Degrees of rubber for chopping

    I was just wondering what degree sponge is the best for forehand chopping in 1.9 to 2.3 mm thickness. When I say best I mean what degree is able to produce the most backspin.
  18. Rubber Life

    OK so please bear with me as I am asking this because I am a relatively new to the modern game and have some catching up to do. I am about to order a new bat setup using Tenergy rubbers. Please don't try to persuade me otherwise because this is the end of a long road involving many hours of...
  19. RPB Rubber, 729/Focus III Snipe, Palio AK47 Blue or other?

    I'm making a transition to C-PEN (whoever accompanies me here saw that I tried J-PEN with RPB, anyway, it was strange). I'm going to use a Friendship 802 (short pips) on the FH, I saw that at least for me the RPB needs a common inverted rubber (I'm going to use the Sanwei CC OFF + blade). I am...
  20. Recommendation for 50 degrees hardness Rubber

    Hi Everyone, Can guys help me in my frustrations :D. I'm planning to buy a new set of blade and rubber. Below are the blade I set my eyes now. As I'm currently looking for a 7 ply allwood blade. Stiga Clipper Classic Xiom Extreme S For some history of my setup, if this might help. My first...
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