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Hi everyone,
I'm looking for some advice on choosing temporary rubbers.
For over a year, I've been using a Tibhar Samsonov Pure Wood blade with Tibhar Evolution MX-S on both sides. This was my first custom setup after playing with a pre-made bat (Atemi 5000).
I feel that my MX-S rubbers are pretty much dead now (over a year old), and I'm looking for a budget-friendly replacement to use for the next few months. I am planning on changing the blade later (probably to a Yinhe Pro-01) and then maybe buying new Evolution rubbers, so what I want is just a good, inexpensive substitute to use on my Samsonov Pure Wood for this transitional period.
A bit about my level and style: I'm an intermediate/advanced amateur player. I play at a local club and can compete well against other strong club players, but I usually lose to official lower-league players (like Polish 4th division).
My game is built around a strong serve and powerful flat hits/drives on any high or easy ball. I really like the hard, direct feel of the MX-S for this part of my game.
However, my biggest weakness is consistently looping against heavy backspin. I've only just started doing structured drills/element training for the first time in my life, so this is something I really need to work on.
The Question: What budget-friendly, grippy (not tacky) rubber would you recommend as a substitute for MX-S? I'm looking for something with a hard sponge that would merge well with the flexible Samsonov Pure Wood blade. I've been looking at brands like Yinhe, Palio, Friendship 729, etc.
I'm looking for some advice on choosing temporary rubbers.
For over a year, I've been using a Tibhar Samsonov Pure Wood blade with Tibhar Evolution MX-S on both sides. This was my first custom setup after playing with a pre-made bat (Atemi 5000).
I feel that my MX-S rubbers are pretty much dead now (over a year old), and I'm looking for a budget-friendly replacement to use for the next few months. I am planning on changing the blade later (probably to a Yinhe Pro-01) and then maybe buying new Evolution rubbers, so what I want is just a good, inexpensive substitute to use on my Samsonov Pure Wood for this transitional period.
A bit about my level and style: I'm an intermediate/advanced amateur player. I play at a local club and can compete well against other strong club players, but I usually lose to official lower-league players (like Polish 4th division).
My game is built around a strong serve and powerful flat hits/drives on any high or easy ball. I really like the hard, direct feel of the MX-S for this part of my game.
However, my biggest weakness is consistently looping against heavy backspin. I've only just started doing structured drills/element training for the first time in my life, so this is something I really need to work on.
The Question: What budget-friendly, grippy (not tacky) rubber would you recommend as a substitute for MX-S? I'm looking for something with a hard sponge that would merge well with the flexible Samsonov Pure Wood blade. I've been looking at brands like Yinhe, Palio, Friendship 729, etc.
