Advice needed - forehand rubber

[Controlled blocker]

Hi all, I am a returning local league player who has had quite a long break who used to use Stiga Power LT on my forehand and felt this suited my particular game (on a stiga tube offensive blade with Chop & drive on my backhand). However, now that I’m about to return to the table, I need to replace the stiga power LT rubber - as it is no longer on the market- but I’m unsure on what rubber I should go for? Generally, I like to play close to the table and push and block with the capability to loop down the line or drive through the ball when it comes up.
Any suggestions for a similar type forehand rubber that has great control would be much appreciated.

 

[mocker88]

Go for a more linear rubber then, as Stiga Power LT seems to be a non tensor rubber, from what I seen...?
Check out these for something quite similar in performance.

729 - Focus III Snipe
729 - Aurora Max
729 - Dragon L
Yinhe - Moon Speed 53
729 - Presto Max Spin/Speed

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

Hi all, I am a returning local league player who has had quite a long break who used to use Stiga Power LT on my forehand and felt this suited my particular game (on a stiga tube offensive blade with Chop & drive on my backhand). However, now that I’m about to return to the table, I need to replace the stiga power LT rubber - as it is no longer on the market- but I’m unsure on what rubber I should go for? Generally, I like to play close to the table and push and block with the capability to loop down the line or drive through the ball when it comes up.
Any suggestions for a similar type forehand rubber that has great control would be much appreciated.

Nitakku Fastarc G1, the modern tensor rubber that behavea ol'skool. Tensor but not so tensor...a good compromise for people from the old era.

 

[Tyce]

Hi all, I am a returning local league player who has had quite a long break who used to use Stiga Power LT on my forehand and felt this suited my particular game (on a stiga tube offensive blade with Chop & drive on my backhand). However, now that I’m about to return to the table, I need to replace the stiga power LT rubber - as it is no longer on the market- but I’m unsure on what rubber I should go for? Generally, I like to play close to the table and push and block with the capability to loop down the line or drive through the ball when it comes up.
Any suggestions for a similar type forehand rubber that has great control would be much appreciated.

I can still find it in a few places, but it does make sense to change to something that's still actively produced I guess.
The alternatives depend on what you want from it.

If you want to play a non tensor rubber, there's still Mark V, or Sriver, and I believe Xiom produces something like that as well but I lost the name.

As for tensor, something with control and ability to smack a popup ball, first thing coming to mind is Aurus. Very versatile, accessible intro to tensors with loads of control.

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

If you want to play a non tensor rubber, there's still Mark V, or Sriver, and I believe Xiom produces something like that as well but I lost the name.

Xiom Musa 3

 

[WingTT]

Depending on how long ago you stopped playing, the game has changed with the introduction of the 40+ plastic ball. A rubber similar to what you were using before will probably not be suitable anymore and you may want to explore the current style of rubbers. If you want control go with harder hybrid rubbers for your forehand. An inexpensive one you can try that I like is Loki Arthur China which you can get for less than $20 on aliexpress.

 

[Controlled blocker]

Thanks everyone for informed replies. I appreciate it. I’ll do some research on the above recommendations and go for what seems most suitable.

 

[Controlled blocker]

Thanks for the advice. I have just found it on Aliexpress - is this a reliable site?

 

[Controlled blocker]

I can still find it in a few places, but it does make sense to change to something that's still actively produced I guess.
The alternatives depend on what you want from it.

If you want to play a non tensor rubber, there's still Mark V, or Sriver, and I believe Xiom produces something like that as well but I lost the name.

As for tensor, something with control and ability to smack a popup ball, first thing coming to mind is Aurus. Very versatile, accessible intro to tensors with loads of control.

Thanks for the sound advice.

 

[Controlled blocker]

Go for a more linear rubber then, as Stiga Power LT seems to be a non tensor rubber, from what I seen...?
Check out these for something quite similar in performance.

729 - Focus III Snipe
729 - Aurora Max
729 - Dragon L
Yinhe - Moon Speed 53
729 - Presto Max Spin/Speed

Brilliant. Thanks a lot.

 

[Controlled blocker]

Nitakku Fastarc G1, the modern tensor rubber that behavea ol'skool. Tensor but not so tensor...a good compromise for people from the old era.

How effective is it with dealing with incoming spin? I will be using it with a stiga tube offensive carbon blade.

 

[WingTT]

Thanks for the advice. I have just found it on Aliexpress - is this a reliable site?

If you buy it from reliable stores within aliexpress, sure. I get my Loki rubbers from the HWSPORT store.

 

[Crillo]

You should check out Tibhar Hybrid MK, sound exactly what you are looking for. Check out reviews on youtube.