Best alternative to Stiga DNA Platinum M (47'5)

[Crillo]

Hi guys!

I realy like Stiga DNA Platinum M on both sides but this rubber don´t last. I train five days a week and after 6 weeks the grip is not what is use to be and the speed is significantly slower.

I guess this is the way it is with many modern ESN rubbers. Anyway I want to try a simular rubber. I like the speed, overall feeling, thin top sheet etc of the Stiga DNA Platinum M.

Fire away forum members!

/Krillo

 

[SamTheMan]

If you want something with the same hardness and with better durability, then I can only think of Fastarc G-1. The biggest difference would be less catapult.

 

[SamTheMan]

Tenergy 05 could also be an option. Good durability, perhaps a bit more catapult then Platinum M

 

[Crillo]

If you want something with the same hardness and with better durability, then I can only think of Fastarc G-1. The biggest difference would be less catapult.

I used G-1 before and the durability is great but that rubber feels firmer then 47'5 maby because of a thicker top sheet..

 

[SamTheMan]

I used G-1 before and the durability is great but that rubber feels firmer then 47'5 maby because of a thicker top sheet..

Yes I agree. The thicker top sheet is probably harder as well.

 

[Manto76]

Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 48 comes to mind as the closest alternative I've tried. It also has a softish feel, whereas G1 feels quite a bit firmer.
Also, I know this is subjective and different folks will feel it differently depending on how they impact the ball, but I found the Gewo to have a pretty moderate catapult effect. It felt very balanced to me, so like G1 in that sense, but with a softer topsheet.

 

[mocker88]

Perhaps Joola Tronix ACC or Joola Dynaryz ACC could fit? These are approx in the same hardness and I found Joola rubbers quite nice.

 

[Gtsnake]

Hi guys!

I realy like Stiga DNA Platinum M on both sides but this rubber don´t last. I train five days a week and after 6 weeks the grip is not what is use to be and the speed is significantly slower.

I guess this is the way it is with many modern ESN rubbers. Anyway I want to try a simular rubber. I like the speed, overall feeling, thin top sheet etc of the Stiga DNA Platinum M.

Fire away forum members!

/Krillo

That's exactly my experience with Stiga Dragon Grip. Seems like they are similar formulations.

Try K3 or Omega VII.

 

[SamTheMan]

That's exactly my experience with Stiga Dragon Grip. Seems like they are similar formulations.

Try K3 or Omega VII.

K3 is famous for bad durability though

 

[Gtsnake]

K3 is famous for bad durability though

I used it for months. I didn't notice really bad durability. But I'm comparing to Dragon Grip not H3 or chinese rubbers.

 

[Wrighty67]

Hammond Z2 worth a look - great rubber that feels a little softer than it is

 

[disaster3]

Yesterday I was playing Gewo Nexus EL Pro 45 SuperSelect on my FZD Alc. Fabulous rubber, previously had G-1 which I also have on my OSP V+. G-1 feels harder due to topsheet and prefer use it on FH, c-1 in my opinion is better on BH. Topsheet are the same but the sponges differ and that matters.

I feels Gewo similar to C-1 in terms of playing on my BH

 

[Crillo]

Yesterday I was playing Gewo Nexus EL Pro 45 SuperSelect on my FZD Alc. Fabulous rubber, previously had G-1 which I also have on my OSP V+. G-1 feels harder due to topsheet and prefer use it on FH, c-1 in my opinion is better on BH. Topsheet are the same but the sponges differ and that matters. View attachment 26849View attachment 26850View attachment 26851

I feels Gewo similar to C-1 in terms of playing on my BH

I have a question, have you tried Gewo Nexus EL Pro 48 SuperSelect?

 

[hclnnkhg]

I find new colour rubbers generally have tougher topsheet, so maybe give quantum X pro a go?

 

[disaster3]

I have a question, have you tried Gewo Nexus EL Pro 48 SuperSelect?

No, this is my first GEWO.

 

[Lazer]

Hammond Z2 worth a look - great rubber that feels a little softer than it is

I agree, I figure Z2 would be a great BH rubber, Pair it with Tibhar hybrid MK on FH.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[darkmoor1]

Hi guys!

I realy like Stiga DNA Platinum M on both sides but this rubber don´t last. I train five days a week and after 6 weeks the grip is not what is use to be and the speed is significantly slower.

I guess this is the way it is with many modern ESN rubbers. Anyway I want to try a simular rubber. I like the speed, overall feeling, thin top sheet etc of the Stiga DNA Platinum M.

Fire away forum members!

/Krillo

Cornilleau Target Pro XD 47.5. At similar price, you get a rather similar rubber that lasts longer than average. It loses some catapult effect and plays like a firmer rubber (it obviously has something to do with booster), but it topsheet seems to be as grippy as on the day 1!

 

[Crillo]

Cornilleau Target Pro XD 47.5. At similar price, you get a rather similar rubber that lasts longer than average. It loses some catapult effect and plays like a firmer rubber (it obviously has something to do with booster), but it topsheet seems to be as grippy as on the day 1!

Cornilleau rubbers are very rare where I live but I did have a look at the rubber and the sponge looks almost exactly like Stiga DNA PLATINUM...

 

[kingkimchi]

Hi guys!

I realy like Stiga DNA Platinum M on both sides but this rubber don´t last. I train five days a week and after 6 weeks the grip is not what is use to be and the speed is significantly slower.

I guess this is the way it is with many modern ESN rubbers. Anyway I want to try a simular rubber. I like the speed, overall feeling, thin top sheet etc of the Stiga DNA Platinum M.

Fire away forum members!

/Krillo

tenergy 19, goop grip and good durability with the new topsheet. Must use racket maintenance every day and put the protective sheet.

 

[Migzkulit]

I agree, I figure Z2 would be a great BH rubber, Pair it with Tibhar hybrid MK on FH.

Cheers
L-zr

Z2 to me is like a softer topsheet tenergy 05. Not a great fan.