Hammond Z2

[Lazer]

Ah ok.I have one here but I haven't put it on yet.Was going to wait a bit but now with this convo,Im curious lol.Maybe the topsheet gives it a softer feel.Yea we'll see if they adjust the german site.

How does it feel if You squeeze it?

 

[Lazer]

I'm currently using Stiga Mantra M (non Pro), since it's coming from the same company in japan (Daiki), is it somehow similar to Z2?

I played with Mantra before and I like to remember it was harder, but like JBH7 suggests the topsheet must be included in the equation. But I can almost guarantee that the Z2 will at least feel softer.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[JBH7]

How does it feel if You squeeze it?

Just tried.Feels softer than 50 deg to me.Also compared it with a Gold Arc 8 50 deg I have and its a bit softer.

 

[Lazer]

Just tried.Feels softer than 50 deg to me.Also compared it with a Gold Arc 8 50 deg I have and its a bit softer.

Thanks, I suspect its not 50 degress., but it may be more than the stated 45...

Cheers
L-zr

 

[WingTT]

The sponge hardness rating of a sandwich inverted rubber only applies to the sponge part. The top sheet may have a different "hardness" which will affect the overall feel of hardness of the rubber. If you can separate the topsheet and just squeeze the sponge or better yet put a hardness tester on it, that will give you the actual sponge hardness.