Dignics 09C

[Sherpa]

I finally set up another bat with Rakza Z EH and Glazer 09C [current setup was D09C / DHS 37] I am really impressed with the G09C on the backhand, it is so easy to use and although it may not be the fastest or spiniest it really doesn't have any downsides for me anyway. The RZ EH is slightly slower than the D09C but is a little easier, for me, to initiate topspin attack. It also has a slightly higher throw but it is not as easy to smash with as the D09C. I did switch the bat around for a few games and again I played really well with the Glazer 09C on the FH

 

[Zezima]

There are few choices:

1) D09c 1.9mm is a fine idea.

2) If you want more control, then a well boosted provincial blue sponge 39 degree Hurricane 3 is the logical choice. The throw angle will be lower than D09c though. Hurricane is like an acquired taste. Either you love it or you hate it. If you want something a bit cheaper, then Loki Rxton 9 blue sponge is a fine choice too!

3) D09c throw angle is pretty high already. The only one that pops into my head is Yasaka Rakza Z. Rakza Z has very tacky top sheet. The throw angle is very high. Rakza Z will be slower than D09c which might give you more control.

4) Do not get Glayzer 09c. I think there are people who love the Glayzer series on the forum but there are also a lot of people (including me) who just don't like the Glayzer series. I think for the price that Butterfly charges for Glayzer series, there are a lot better and cheaper alternative Chinese (i.e. Hurricane) or ESN (i.e. Rakza Z) options.

someone who struggles with d09c control will struggle more with h3n. It's just too hard to activate the sponge with it. If you only loop with the topsheet they both don't differ much at all but that's a different technique. I just learned that recently and now also understand why people say go H3N if you have a coach.

G09c is the "slower" version of D09c. by slower I mean like 5-10%. Spin depends on your technique obviously but in terms of speed. So I would actually recommend it more than H3N.

I honestly don't prefer to go for a thinner sponge. And instead go for a different rubber max. Thinner sponge bottoms out sooner and it will force you to make "slower" shots since only those will land on the table. Because the sponge compresses less you can't generate as much spin to make the shot land back on the table on faster strokes.

Unless you just started out and after 2years or so go for max rubber thickness all the time. Control the speed by choosing appropriate racket for your level not by going down on the rubber thickness. Thats why I downgraded myself now especially the blade and slightly softer rubbers.

 

[NetProphet]

I finally set up another bat with Rakza Z EH and Glazer 09C [current setup was D09C / DHS 37] I am really impressed with the G09C on the backhand, it is so easy to use and although it may not be the fastest or spiniest it really doesn't have any downsides for me anyway. The RZ EH is slightly slower than the D09C but is a little easier, for me, to initiate topspin attack. It also has a slightly higher throw but it is not as easy to smash with as the D09C. I did switch the bat around for a few games and again I played really well with the Glazer 09C on the FH

So which rubber do you think you'll settle on for FH in the long run, the RZ or the Glayzer 09?
Did you consider Fastarc G1 as an option at all?
Just wondering because I'm also moving away from Dignics 09c on FH. It's fun trying to use it and really fun when you use it properly but it's too demanding and neither my footwork or my technique are adequate to the point where D09c actually makes me a more dangerous opponent, it really just makes me more inconsistent!
Gonna be Glayzer 09c for me next but I might try a fastarc for a few mths for comparison too.....🤔

 

[Sherpa]

At the moment I will continue to try the Rakza ZEH on the FH but the G09C is just so easy to use. For me it's all about me feeling confident to go for my shots as I like to be aggressive and the D09C is great but I just find myself being a little more hesitant with the D09C. At this stage the G09C is the best BH rubber I have tried and I have used Rakza 7soft, Rakza Z, DHS 37 & 39. My issue with the Rakza series is that I have difficulty smashing with them and I think the EH maybe a little better, but I'll give it some more time and see if it's just me. Again the G09C gave me the confidence to try some attacking shots I wouldn't have gone for on my BH before using it.