Best 47-47.5 degree backhand rubber?

[jk1980]

Honestly it depends on why you are feeling insufficient spin on loops.

Let me go down a totally different rabbithole:
if your backhand loops are landing on the table, perhaps the expectation that you score with your loop instantly because of the spin is not sensible.

for me personally i have felt that progressing as a "new" player is basically refining the strokes starting from the first stroke of any ball (serve/receive), then learn to react to the opponents ball (3rd & 4th ball), then to learn how to consistently get and stay in the rally.

Instead of progressing from serve/receive focus, some people might not think about learning 3rd ball attack next, but rather try to improve their serve or initial return to make it more dangerous/spinny to score directly, but that is not the most realistic way to improve imo.

if your backhand loop does land on the table with good consistency, perhaps the answer is not trying to make it a deadly weapon, but rather to be prepared for the next ball and learn to follow up with your forehand more powerfully.

 

[Tyce]

I agree on that rabbit hole. If you're getting the ball back after you loop, chances are your opponent is simply good enough to do so

 

[jk1980]

Which is totally ok and to be expected when one plays against better players

 

[TTPassion]

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Why does it have to be around 47.5 in hardness? Have you considered something harder like 50 degrees. You may find better control with a harder rubber in the era of plastic balls. If Dignics 05 is too expensive, maybe the Stiga Mantra Pro H?

Note @Gozo Aruna that Aurus regular is 47-48 degree sponge, but can play softer, because of its supple topsheet.

Aurus makes all shots easy and that equates to control, so that is why we feel so good playing it.

@Der_Echte funnily enough I’ve been looking at maybe giving Aurus prime a try.

What’s that like?

 

[TTPassion]

Why does it have to be around 47.5 in hardness? Have you considered something harder like 50 degrees. You may find better control with a harder rubber in the era of plastic balls. If Dignics 05 is too expensive, maybe the Stiga Mantra Pro H?

Hi Wing.

My Backhand is weaker than more FH so I’m a little more passive in terms of blocking. I have tried 50 degree rubbers on backhand but didn’t work for me personally

 

[Zezima]

Harder Rubbers are better for max spin potential if you have that acceleration and control.
At the end of the day you have to decide that. If we are totally honest the amount of heavy backhand topspin almost don't exist in an actual game. Most people can use 60% of their power. Add the nerves in an actual game aswell and the result is most people blocking and pushing and maybe slow drives with their backhand and try to win points with their FH.

Even I got to the level where my only goal is getting into the rally with my backhand loop and drive the next balls to an awkward spot for them so I can use my FH on a weak return.

 

[Airoc]

What’s that like?

Aurus Prime resembles Rasanter R47. Same sponge hardness, same "thin topsheet and extra thick sponge" concept.

 

[TTPassion]

Aurus Prime resembles Rasanter R47. Same sponge hardness, same "thin topsheet and extra thick sponge" concept.

Thanks Airoc.

If you’ve tried it what was your thoughts in terms of a BH rubber for spin, speed, control?

 

[TTPassion]

Just curious for anyone who has tried both

How does Tibhar Aurus Prime and Tibhar Hybrid MK compare as potential BH rubbers?

 

[riemsesy]

Dignics 09c.. and if you want a better rubber for the fh.. dignics 09c

 

[TTPassion]

Dignics 09c.. and if you want a better rubber for the fh.. dignics 09c

09c I’ll use potentially on FH. Deffo not BH, too hard for me

 

[NetProphet]

Harder Rubbers are better for max spin potential if you have that acceleration and control.

Ahem, T05 ?

If we are totally honest the amount of heavy backhand topspin almost don't exist in an actual game. Most people can use 60% of their power. Add the nerves in an actual game aswell and the result is most people blocking and pushing and maybe slow drives with their backhand and try to win points with their FH.

Even I got to the level where my only goal is getting into the rally with my backhand loop and drive the next balls to an awkward spot for them so I can use my FH on a weak return.

Not my experience at all but that possibly depends what level played at?
Every team we've played this season has at least one player with a weapon of a BH!
But saying that most people use FH to win points isn't a reason for someone not to develop their BH with more spin anyway

 

[Airoc]

If you’ve tried it what was your thoughts in terms of a BH rubber for spin, speed, control?

I usually play the same rubber on FH and BH, so for me there is no "forehand rubber" or "backhand rubber", it´s all rubber ;-)

I find it more accurate than Rakza, that´s all I can say. Spin probably better. But I can´t give any ratings.

 

[Airoc]

How does Tibhar Aurus Prime and Tibhar Hybrid MK compare as potential BH rubbers?

Same here, on my backhand they´d both work, but I prefer not to play hybrid (except for Andro NUZN) because they deteriorate too quickly and a little catapult effect never hurt no-one.

 

[Brs]

Tenergy 05 is this rubber.

 

[Yurifi]

Xiom Vega Pro H
Donic BlueGrip S1

I loved Xiom Vega Asia DF, but it's 42.5 sponge hardness, so I guess it doesn't come into account ... but it is a spinny rubber with really nice feeling ... catapulty, yes, but not in such way it would bite.

 

[Der_Echte]

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@Der_Echte funnily enough I’ve been looking at maybe giving Aurus prime a try.

What’s that like?

Never tried it, so do not know.

I have tried reg aurus, soft, and sound, but not prime.

 

[staysmart]

I am using Aurus Prime as backhand on a Viscaria. It does its job. Nothing impressive, but the ball lands where i want. Had problems with it on the short game, I adjusted to the catapult effect.
I am using Tibhar MK on a Super ZLC blade as backhand. Same, does its job. Same blade, Tibhar MK pro on FH is better as a rubber and I even prefer it on BH.

 

[Yurifi]

Xiom Vega Pro H
Donic BlueGrip S1

I loved Xiom Vega Asia DF, but it's 42.5 sponge hardness, so I guess it doesn't come into account ... but it is a spinny rubber with really nice feeling ... catapulty, yes, but not in such way it would bite.

after my mishap with Xiom C55 (I hit the chair and tore the topsheet) I put Donic BlueGrip S1 on my backhand and it is truly amazing. I had a feeling my backhand went up a few gears.

 

[baynhanh145]

Best for which skills? if overall, then G1