The more I play with the 09c the more I love it.
Its such an easy rubber to use. I do shots I never did before. Not even with the K3 when it was in its prime.
Somehow when people smash I smash them back with ease and they actually land where I intended them to land.
backhand flicks are levels better now.
I will say this: My Viscaria blade already felt like an extension of my arm. Its such a balanced blade that just feels like it hits the sweet spot in all areas. Its so ..... natural. It just got a small edge compared to other great blades.
That natural feeling viscaria has. I feel 09c has too. (for me). its simply a marriage in heaven.
I actually would love to hate on butterfly as a brand because of their insane prices but I can't.
Viscaria and 09c..... good luck making a better racket than this.
I know I know.... its very personal and preferences. plus I havent tried ALL rubbers and blades out there.
I remember long ago I tried various blades. spending good amount of money trying them out. Some where good but.... search went on. In the end I was like: fkit ill spend the money and buy that overpriced piece of wood from butterfly everyone is comparing everything with.
I remember thinking when playing with it: Why didnt I just buy this from the beginning? I could have bought 8 viscarias for the same amount of money. ok maybe not at the very beginning but after already 6 months of play I would have been ready for it.
I have a similar experience right now with 09c. I knew it was a top rubber people compare everything else with. I where holding back on this purchase for much longer due to the crazy price for a rubber that will wear out. at least the blade can last decades. its just not logical. And I kept on telling myself there are rubbers out there that can play as well or better than this. for less $. And I guess for some people there is. Its highly individual and personal.
The amount of money I spend on rubbers over the years is retarded. Often I play with it for 1-2 weeks and throw it out as its not what I was expecting. I wont mention which ones as some love them but to me they are useless. Always something lacking. (my opinion).
If I calculate the amount of money I spend on rubbers it would amount to much more than what it would have cost me to buy 09c and change both sheets every 4-5 months by a long shot.
This resulted in: having to get used to new rubbers often. (and blades as well). never getting to get really in sync with the equipment as not enough time is allowed with it.
Focusing on EJing non stop as the chase is on. Instead of just focus on the play.
its really nice to feel I "landed" on the perfect setup(for me). My only regret is I didnt just surrender and spend the $ much sooner. It would have been cheaper in the end as well.
Now..... disclaimer: Im not working for butterfly or anyone else btw. haha.
Im simply just trying to help those who where in same boat as me.
I now got 6 other rackets laying around Ill be getting rid off. Dont need them anymore. Ill sell it all and get another identical setup of what I have now as backup. done.
Now IF you are one of those that simply can't afford this kind of equipment here is my own experiences with other equipment:
Shop on aliexpress. some of the 2nd best rubbers and blades I ever tried came from there. Talk to the user in here called Tensorbackhand and find his posts. The blades and rubbers he recommends are better than all the more expensive ESN rubbers and brand name carbon blades I tried. You can get a serious "weapon" for much less than 80$ total that smokes most of what is out there regardless of the price ranges. My personal nr. 2 blade and rubber is the Sanwei 75 inner for 30$ and the Yinhe jupiter 3 asia rubbers for about 15$ each I think. Amazing equipment.
Hope this helps
End of my Rant
