Calling all EJ’s !!! List the equipment tried over the last 2yrs

[Konrad Bak]

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[latej]

Nice coincidence... I started playing TT again two years ago...

So did I, after 32 years gap.

Blades:
Donic Persson Powerplay Senso V2, Stiga Infinity VPS V, XVT ZL Koto ZLC Carbon, XVT HINOKI ALC Carbon (only shortly), DHS Power G5 PG5 ALC Carbon, Butterfly Viscaria

Rubbers FH:
Donic Coppa 1.8, Xiom Omega V Euro 2.0, Friendship 729 Battle 2 H39 2.1, Friendship 729 Battle 2 BS H39 2.1, Yasaka Rakza Z max, Donic Bluegrip C1 max

Rubbers BH:
Donic Coppa Tagora 1.8, Victas V>15 Limber 2.0, Palio AK 47 blue 2.2, Palio HK 1977 2.2, Friendship 729 Presto Spin 42deg., Yasaka Rakza X 2.0, Donic Bluegrip C2 max

Robots:
Donic Robo Pong 2055, Butterfly Amicus Expert

 

[Tango K]

Both commercial/domestic and provincial H3 37. The last time I played an unboosted H3 was when I bought my first one (commercial from a local store)... Not a good idea especially not on an All+ blade.

Share with us (Although for my own benefit but “us” sounds more community friendly!) how H3 37 boosted on backhand go, especially compared to Fastarc G1 and Rakza Z. Im now used to Rakza Z on backhand and like it a lot. But cutting a bit of weight would be even nicer, especially after 3 month “refresh”, when my bat tends to gain 3gr.

 

[Ivek]

Tell us more about Agrit speed

Well it's fast as the name suggests, reminds me alot of tenergy 64 but a little slower but more grip. Really easy to play with. No matter the shot, slow spinny loop or faster drive, the ball always found his way on the table. Had no problem with out of position shots, far away from the table etc.

Downsides are that the rubber is always fast, something like it always plays at about 50%-80% of tenergy 64.
Touch shots and close to the table shots seem to miss the table and short pushes, serves are a nightmare to handle. Flicking is also a bit hard, its easy to flick the ball, but its also easy to flick it too hard because of the grip and the speed.

Overall, I really liked the rubber, since I like to play an open game on forehand, drive and spin, where this rubber excels at but there are IMHO alot of newer rubbers same in performance in open game but better at short and slower game.

 

[IB66]

Share with us (Although for my own benefit but “us” sounds more community friendly!) how H3 37 boosted on backhand go, especially compared to Fastarc G1 and Rakza Z. Im now used to Rakza Z on backhand and like it a lot. But cutting a bit of weight would be even nicer, especially after 3 month “refresh”, when my bat tends to gain 3gr.

I’ve used H3 Neo 37 degree, boosted 2 coats, very nice on BH, great spin, better speed, control still very good and feels slightly softer.
I don’t think it would be lighter than the Rakza Z, but I use Rakza Z with 2.0mm sponge, not max.

 

[Tango K]

I’ve used H3 Neo 37 degree, boosted 2 coats, very nice on BH, great spin, better speed, control still very good and feels slightly softer.
I don’t think it would be lighter than the Rakza Z, but I use Rakza Z with 2.0mm sponge, not max.

even better speed than Rakza Z? That’s more than I ask for. That’s where I thought I would have to trade. Z is heavier than H3 BS 40 boosted so I assume H3 37 will be even lighter. Maybe the sponge thickness makes a big difference.

 

[IB66]

even better speed than Rakza Z? That’s more than I ask for. That’s where I thought I would have to trade. Z is heavier than H3 BS 40 boosted so I assume H3 37 will be even lighter. Maybe the sponge thickness makes a big difference.

No , sorry, more speed than unboosted H3 Neo!!! I have Rakza Z on a fairly slow All/All+ Dotec blade, on forehand, I’m practicing tomorrow, so I’ll see how the H3 Neo 37 plays v the Rakza Z, the H3 Neo is on a maze magic blade.

 

[IB66]

No , sorry, more speed than unboosted H3 Neo!!! I have Rakza Z on a fairly slow All/All+ Dotec blade, on forehand, I’m practicing tomorrow, so I’ll see how the H3 Neo 37 plays v the Rakza Z, the H3 Neo is on a maze magic blade.

H3 Neo 37 boosted on the Maze Magic was a little fast than the Rakza Z on the Donic All blade. Overall I would say that both have similar speed.
H3 Neo throw angle was lower and forward kick better.
I also set the robot at speed level 22 and held the racket at the end of the table, for a static block ( no movement of racket ) and let the ball bounce off the racket, Rakza Z had slightly less rebound.

 

[ttarc]

Share with us (Although for my own benefit but “us” sounds more community friendly!) how H3 37 boosted on backhand go, especially compared to Fastarc G1 and Rakza Z. Im now used to Rakza Z on backhand and like it a lot. But cutting a bit of weight would be even nicer, especially after 3 month “refresh”, when my bat tends to gain 3gr.

This could take a little bit longer... We are back in a partial lockdown since November 2nd with no end in sight.
Regarding weight: H3 Neo 37 boosted could be quite close to the Rakza Z (mine weighed 50g). And don't expect an unbiased comparison to the G1. I really disliked that rubber because it is quite non-linear depending on how much sponge/topsheet is used in a stroke compared to Vega Pro, Bluestorm Z2 or Rakza Z.

 

[Tango K]

H3 Neo 37 boosted on the Maze Magic was a little fast than the Rakza Z on the Donic All blade. Overall I would say that both have similar speed.
H3 Neo throw angle was lower and forward kick better.
I also set the robot at speed level 22 and held the racket at the end of the table, for a static block ( no movement of racket ) and let the ball bounce off the racket, Rakza Z had slightly less rebound.

Seem like I’m staying with Z then. I had a hard time adapting to its lower throw and still struggle to deal with backspin with it right now. Even lower than Z would be a little too far. It also looks like H3 37 is ddifcult to get hold of. Tt11 sells H3 50, which is probably not the same?

Did I tell you I boosted Z after first 2.5 months? It’s now as fast and soft and controllable as Fastarc G1, but yes, with tack and more linear reaction.

 

[yogi_bear]

Lol, i think i will give this thread a try on weekend.

 

[BeTWO]

BLADE
XVT ebenholz7
Palio TNT-1
DHS FANG BO B2
XIOM FEEL AX
YINHE V14-pro
DHS FANG BO B2x
YINHE PRO-01

RUBBER
Kokutaku 868
Yinhe mercury
Reactor Tornado v5
999T
DHS h2
DHS h3
Yinhe pluto
Yinhe uranus
Yinhe Big dipper 4
Reactor ckylin
Reactor ckylin pro
Reactor thunder
Yinhe big dipper

 

[Konrad Bak]

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[IB66]

Seem like I’m staying with Z then. I had a hard time adapting to its lower throw and still struggle to deal with backspin with it right now. Even lower than Z would be a little too far. It also looks like H3 37 is ddifcult to get hold of. Tt11 sells H3 50, which is probably not the same?

Did I tell you I boosted Z after first 2.5 months? It’s now as fast and soft and controllable as Fastarc G1, but yes, with tack and more linear reaction.

check on-line site DHS-729 , they sell a couple of H3 Neo 37 degree versions.

What booster and how many coats did you use on the Rakza Z ?

 

[Tango K]

check on-line site DHS-729 , they sell a couple of H3 Neo 37 degree versions.

What booster and how many coats did you use on the Rakza Z ?

1 thin layer of Falco Long. But thicker than 1 thin layer on H3 as it absorbs very fast, deceiving me. 2gr vs 1.3-1.5gr on H3, cut.

 

[IB66]

1 thin layer of Falco Long. But thicker than 1 thin layer on H3 as it absorbs very fast, deceiving me. 2gr vs 1.3-1.5gr on H3, cut.

did it dome up or just soften nicely?

 

[Tango K]

It domed very little and became very soft. The dome was so weak you can just assume it’s flat. But mind you it was 3 month old. Another thing is that ESN rubbers are so elastic that doming is difficult to hold.

 

[IB66]

It domed very little and became very soft. The dome was so weak you can just assume it’s flat. But mind you it was 3 month old. Another thing is that ESN rubbers are so elastic that doming is difficult to hold.

Haven’t boosted ESN rubbers yet!! Or BTY rubbers, does it make them even springier??

 

[Tango K]

It does, especially on old rubbers (which run out of factory-juice), but not as much as H3. Still fundamentally the same rubbers.

 

[SofaChamp]

Blades:

Adidas Challenger +
Butterfly Boll Spirit
Butterfly Boll ALC
Cornieulle (SP? Can never remember the spelling) Foco off -
Nittaku Violin (reg and large handle)
Nittaku Violin Inner Carbon
Stiga Alround Classic
Stiga Offensive Classic

Rubbers:

Butterfly T05
Donic Acude S2
Nittaku FastArc C1 and G1
Tibhar MXP and FXS