Good Forehand Rubbers instead of Tenergy 05?

[EritoG69]

Sooo....
I have played the Tenergy 05 not that long maybe a month by now and I like it but there are things that have suffered with my rubber change here I'll list pros and cons I had when switching from my previous Rubber(Rozena)

Pros:
-Overall Shot Quality is better
-It's faster which helps finishing a point easier

Cons:
-Control especially in counters I just think it leaves the bat to early its not like I miss every shot and I do feel good in the short game but I do think something grippier wold help to feel the ball more before it leaves my bat.

-Flat Shots and Smashes are not as reliable as they were before maybe it's because it reacts more to incoming spin and I need to adjust my Technique but I don't feel to safe executing those shots.

So what I thought about was, getting a rubber medium-hard to hard range, that doesn't have to be as fast T05(it shouldn't be like slow or anything), that also gives more control,grip and similar amount of spin as the T05 does

Grateful for those who leave me some Recommendations!

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Tenergy 05fx
Rozena
Xiom Vega Europe

 

[Silver Server]

Fastarc G-1 is everything you just described.

 

[GlennChu]

I'd recommend Fastarc G-1 most just like Silver Server!

And Tibhar MXP and andro R48 are a little bit different but fine as well

 

[Kopp]

So what I thought about was, getting a rubber medium-hard to hard range, that doesn't have to be as fast T05(it shouldn't be like slow or anything), that also gives more control,grip and similar amount of spin as the T05 does

Dignics 09C is exactly the rubber you just described. The amount of spin may not similar but more IMO.

 

[ThePongCommenter]

So what I thought about was, getting a rubber medium-hard to hard range, that doesn't have to be as fast T05(it shouldn't be like slow or anything), that also gives more control,grip and similar amount of spin as the T05 does

Grateful for those who leave me some Recommendations!

Pretty much the only correct answer here is D09C but a lot won't like to hear it.

 

[EritoG69]

Pretty much the only correct answer here is D09C but a lot won't like to hear it.

I thought about the DO9C as well the price is pretty hefty tho. Probably why a lot people won't like to hear it. Thank you for your Reply!

 

[EritoG69]

I'd recommend Fastarc G-1 most just like Silver Server!

And Tibhar MXP and andro R48 are a little bit different but fine as well

I have a friend who plays it, I will ask him to try it out for a few sessions thank you!

 

[EritoG69]

I'd recommend Fastarc G-1 most just like Silver Server!

And Tibhar MXP and andro R48 are a little bit different but fine as well

Yeah I'll try it my friend does have some G-1's will try it out and look how it feels and a question why are the MXP and the R48 different I know them but what's the difference just curious?

 

[JJ Ng]

I think G-1 (I am the third person) is what you are looking for. G-1 is spinny. Not as catapulty as T05. More control. It is a great rubber that lasts forever. It is a bit heavy though.

As for D09c, I can see that is what you are looking for as well. But it is tacky so it depends if you are looking for a tacky rubber (D09c) or a toned down version of T05 (G-1).

 

[EritoG69]

Tenergy 05fx
Rozena
Xiom Vega Europe

I know that the fx is the softer variation and I did play the rozena is the xiom vega europe like them I heard good things but never tried a xiom rubber?

 

[EritoG69]

I think G-1 (I am the third person) is what you are looking for. G-1 is spinny. Not as catapulty as T05. More control. It is a great rubber that lasts forever. It is a bit heavy though.

As for D09c, I can see that is what you are looking for as well. But it is tacky so it depends if you are looking for a tacky rubber (D09c) or a toned down version of T05 (G-1).

I did play with the DO9C but that was just 1 time and not on my Blade but what are cons and pros to a tacky rubber?

 

[Doum]

I played with T05 and G1, but now i play with Mantra Pro M and it's very good.

Better than T05 on flat hit. Faster than G1. I like it more than these two.

You need to play with it for a few hours. After maybe 20H it become less bouncy, a bit slower and it stay in this state for the rest of it's life. And it last a long time.

 

[EritoG69]

I played with T05 and G1, but now i play with Mantra Pro M and it's very good.

Better than T05 on flat hit. Faster than G1. I like it more than these two.

You need to play with it for a few hours. After maybe 20H it become less bouncy, a bit slower and it stay in this state for the rest of it's life. And it last a long time.

I'll look it up heard the Name but never took a deep dive on it. Thank you!

 

[Gozo Aruna]

I know that the fx is the softer variation and I did play the rozena is the xiom vega europe like them I heard good things but never tried a xiom rubber?

Xiom is like the fx version, but more budget friendly. What's not to like?

 

[JJ Ng]

I know that the fx is the softer variation and I did play the rozena is the xiom vega europe like them I heard good things but never tried a xiom rubber?

I would not get Xiom Vega Europe. It is going to be too soft and too slow for you.

Xiom Vega Pro is a toned down version of T05.

In other words, Tenergy 05 was the gold standard for a while but it was so expensive so many hobby players (per Quadri Aruna), play with either G1 or Xiom Vega Pro.

Definitely for the price, Xiom Vega Pro is a very very good rubber for someone looking to play with an aggressive game.

However I am not sure if you want to go down the road of EJ'ing.....

 

[GlennChu]

Yeah I'll try it my friend does have some G-1's will try it out and look how it feels and a question why are the MXP and the R48 different I know them but what's the difference just curious?

I think they feel different when I try to generate more spin. G1 seems to grab the ball more firmly, and the spin is more controllable. Though the trajectory is less aggressive, I still feel more confident where the ball is going and how much spin I give to the ball.

The German rubbers are faster(even the absolute spin is no less than G1), but require accurate control, and the trajectory usually seems a little bit lower.

(At very young age, I play DHS H3 on FH, and switched to G1 to adapt the new abs 40+ ball. It was not too difficult, because the feeling of grabbing the ball does not change too much. Then I tried R48 for higher speed, I spent some time (maybe several weeks) to get used to it and then sticked to R48 for about 2 years. )

 

[Zezima]

I just switched from G1 to D09c on my FH. G1 is bouncier and goes deeper than D09c. D09c is also so much better in the short game and pushing apartment. Only downside I have seen so far is G1 has a higher curve and is spinnier on slower loops, therefore my opponents tend to block out.
Not sure if its because of my technique but I liked D09c even better on my bh.
So why did I still make the change? D09c forces me to actually loop forward and swinging fully while with G1 I still went for slow half assed loops sometimes because I knew it´s spinny enough for my opponent to block it out. In short: To cut the shortcut and play good loops instead.
Keep in mind I just made the switch and I have no clue on the duration or how long it lasts till its changes its characteristics...

 

[Ghostzen]

Sooo....
I have played the Tenergy 05 not that long maybe a month by now and I like it but there are things that have suffered with my rubber change here I'll list pros and cons I had when switching from my previous Rubber(Rozena)

Pros:
-Overall Shot Quality is better
-It's faster which helps finishing a point easier

Cons:
-Control especially in counters I just think it leaves the bat to early its not like I miss every shot and I do feel good in the short game but I do think something grippier wold help to feel the ball more before it leaves my bat.

-Flat Shots and Smashes are not as reliable as they were before maybe it's because it reacts more to incoming spin and I need to adjust my Technique but I don't feel to safe executing those shots.

So what I thought about was, getting a rubber medium-hard to hard range, that doesn't have to be as fast T05(it shouldn't be like slow or anything), that also gives more control,grip and similar amount of spin as the T05 does

Grateful for those who leave me some Recommendations!

What level are you roughly playing?
Don't have to go into massive detail but a bit of back story helps.

Your blade and rubbers before 05.

I think everyone's made some good comments.

Xiom is a good call along with fastarc.

09C is a premium product but might be a punt if it doesn't work for you.

Not sure if this is on your radar but donic barracuda or even a thinner 05 if you can move on your other 05's.

Cheers

 

[Lazer]

I found T05 very demanding in the short game. Then I vent to Nittaku Hammond Z2. It is good because it will accept your strokes almost as is but you will get less of everything except security wich increases a lot. Then I went to Tibhar Hybrid MK. It has excellent spin and is not too reactive and a step up from Hammond Z2.

Cheers
L-zr