Dignics 05 vs Tenergy 05 Hard

[ZFT]

And yes the quality you are facing should be a big determining factor in your selection.

Let’s say you are in a blocking drill - against really strong loopers the ball noticeably drops down earlier than you anticipate and kicks down (boosted H3) or up (Jap type). Your racket also vibrates like crazy if you are not used to it and you feel the ball hitting through into your blade and you think quietly “it’s impossible to block this”.

There shouldn’t be a reason to change from the hardness you are currently very comfortable with unless you face this situation. I always think the stability in block means your framework is correct and you can start transitioning to counterloop.

 

[Lazer]

with regards to the open face angle, would not the ball over-shoot the table. This is my experience with counter-looping. I need to brush the ball at around 12 or 1 o'clock position to get the Magnus effect to bring the ball into the table. I have been experimenting with this very close angle brush looping and so far my result has been very favourable. The ball is much much more spinny compared to my previous flat hitting / smash and my opponent has a harder time blocking as the ball kick up much more than the usual flat-hitting. I am currently using Vega Europe a relatively soft rubber compared with T05H.

Will T05H be better at this effect? To be clear, I wish to know, will T05H enhance this effect if my skill level remain the same as current level?

The best brushers are tacky rubbers. The best full contacts are Tenrgies. I haven’t tested T05H but regular T05 wants full contact for sure. Brushes are not as efficient as with H3 for sure…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Gozo Aruna]

The best brushers are tacky rubbers. The best full contacts are Tenrgies. I haven’t tested T05H but regular T05 wants full contact for sure. Brushes are not as efficient as with H3 for sure…

Cheers
L-zr

I have had some modest success with my Xiom Vega Europe loop-drive against inside table high backspin ball. That is why I am exploring...

I've got a 47.5 ESN hardness ( Donic Acuda s1 ) sitting in my drawer, maybe I'll test it on my DS90 and try out first before venturing into the fifties hardness zone e.g., T05H

NB: For too long I've never use Chinese Tacky rubber, do not want to mess with my stroke too much.

 

[Lazer]

I have had some modest success with my Xiom Vega Europe loop-drive against inside table high backspin ball. That is why I am exploring...

I've got a 47.5 ESN hardness ( Donic Acuda s1 ) sitting in my drawer, maybe I'll test it on my DS90 and try out first before venturing into the fifties hardness zone e.g., T05H

Gozo also remember that 1 ply’s are not really great for looping, way too stiff. It requires very good technique. If I was you I would either try a less stiff blade or go for fuller contact. 1 ply’s are are great for topspin drives and full contact loops. But the speed they generate makes even this difficult. Brushing gives you minimal marginal, it’s better if you have a little flex, because even in brushing there is slight contact. But a soft rubber will help, but gives less power

Cheers
L-zr

 

[NextLevel]

Gozo also remember that 1 ply’s are not really great for looping, way too stiff. It requires very good technique. If I was you I would either try a less stiff blade or go for fuller contact. 1 ply’s are are great for topspin drives and full contact loops. But the speed they generate makes even this difficult. Brushing gives you minimal marginal, it’s better if you have a little flex, because even in brushing there is slight contact. But a soft rubber will help, but gives less power

Cheers
L-zr

Gozo will give up TT before he gives up his prideful addiction to 1-ply speed, power and rebound.

 

[Lazer]

Gozo will give up TT before he gives up his prideful addiction to 1-ply speed, power and rebound.

Yeah, but they are beautiful blades, I got some Nittaku Mayabi ’s there beautiful too, but not so easy to play with. I can kind of understand…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Gozo also remember that 1 ply’s are not really great for looping, way too stiff. It requires very good technique. If I was you I would either try a less stiff blade or go for fuller contact. 1 ply’s are are great for topspin drives and full contact loops. But the speed they generate makes even this difficult. Brushing gives you minimal marginal, it’s better if you have a little flex, because even in brushing there is slight contact. But a soft rubber will help, but gives less power

Cheers
L-zr

Now that you mention it, DS90 does seems to counter-drive / hit much easier than looping. So, it is an equipment issue and not a technical issue per se. However, I am not choosy, a counter-drive is still good in my book.

Now, this technique of attacking ( loop-drive ) inside table high backspin ball is but borned out of necessity. These balls, if I were to push back, and I am no good in keeping it short, will be attacked mercilessly by my opponent once it goes long over the table. Hence I have two option:

1. Wait for their attack and defend ( usually I block )
or
2. Loop drive and initiate the attack.

I am leaning at option Nos. 2 at the moment because I tasted some modest success and I want MOAR!

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Gozo will give up TT before he gives up his prideful addiction to 1-ply speed, power and rebound.

I love you even more NL!!! You know me so well! Muacks!