Comparing BF Tenergy 25-FX (1.7mm) vs. Nittaku Fastarc C-1 (1.8mm)

[mat]

Hi, I like to play an all-round game with an emphasis on spin and control. I use an all-round blade, the Loki Kirin K2 (5-ply wood). Previously, I used various rubbers in 2.0mm thickness, but I've realized I prefer a slightly slower setup with more feedback.
I recently tested a two-year-old Butterfly Tenergy 25-FX (1.7mm) on my FH and the feeling is great – exactly the control I'm looking for.l and also spin still great.
Question 1: How much faster is a brand new Tenergy 25-FX 1.7mm compared to a 2-year-old one? Is new one muvhbfastrt, does the spin drop significantly on an old sheet, or is the 25-FX known for its longevity?
Question 2: How does the Nittaku Fastarc C-1 (1.8mm) compare to the Tenergy 25-FX (1.7mm) in terms of speed, spin, and control? I'm looking for a linear rubber that isn't faster than the Tenergy but perhaps offers a bit more spin for the backhand.

Pls be carefull on thickness (25fx with 1.7 and c1 with 1.8).
Regards l

 

[jonol]

After 2 years it's definitely going to be different to a new one, though it does depend how well it was looked after and how frequently it was used.

My experience playing with the Fastarc C-1 on a fairly fast inner carbon blade is that it is very controllable, with good speed when you engage it. It doesn't give you much 'free' spin, but is very spinny when you play actively. It's excellent at every aspect of the game in my experience. Great control in short game and good for looping, punching and smashing. I was using the 2.0mm, so I imagine the 1.8mm would be even more controllable.

On a 5ply wood blade with Fastarc C1 in 1.8mm, any issues with control are certainly nothing to do with the rubber or blade. That's a very controllable combination. When I played with 2.0mm on an inner carbon blade, I felt like it was hard to miss the table with the C1, as it had good spin to make the ball dip and quite a direct arc. It might be the most control I've ever felt in a backhand rubber, though I eventually went for the Vega X as it has more power and I land more winners from it.