How does Xiom J&H C55 compare to Dignics 09c?

[ridderz65]

Can anyone that has used both Jekyll and Hyde C55 tell me how it compares to Dignics 09c?

I use 09c and I wondered what the differences would be between it and the C55?

Just in all shots and spin etc etc - a detailed comparison would really help me please.

Thank you!

 

[latej]

C55 has slightly more accessible top-sheet, or softer top-sheet. Similar hardness. C55 has nice sound, for me one of the best rubbers, better than D09C. But the durability is much worse in compare to D09C.

 

[ridderz65]

C55 has slightly more accessible top-sheet, or softer top-sheet. Similar hardness. C55 has nice sound, for me one of the best rubbers, better than D09C. But the durability is much worse in compare to D09C.

What’s the spin like on heavy pushes over the table? I get heavy spin from 09c.

 

[latej]

What’s the spin like on heavy pushes over the table? I get heavy spin from 09c.

Sorry, I can't answer that properly.

 

[ridderz65]

Does anyone else know what the spin is like on heavy digs pushes over the table?

 

[TTLOVE]

Does anyone else know what the spin is like on heavy digs pushes over the table?

Dignics09c has more maximum spin, C55 has more speed.
If you want to try C55 try the max sponge not 2.1

 

[joshmak10]

C55 has slightly more accessible top-sheet, or softer top-sheet. Similar hardness. C55 has nice sound, for me one of the best rubbers, better than D09C. But the durability is much worse in compare to D09C.

how much worse is the durability for C55 than 09c? I’m hearing many conflicting reports, some say C55 lasts 6-8 months, others only 2 months.

 

[SFF_lib]

To me C55 is easier to play on FH. Just much easier to create enough speed and spin.

I don't see much difference in long push.

Durability D09C wins hands down by a large margin. You will see signs of decline as early as 2 months in C55. Skidding is the worse problem in the C series. Even just a little skidding is a huge problem.

D09C is still playable after 9 months. A little bit reduced in spin but at least no skidding.

 

[NextLevel]

D09c is for me a complete rubber even when you hit the ball improperly. You can get quality spin on imperfect contacts at all ranges of effort. I find for C55, I did okay when topspin driving but not as much when generating heavy topspin with thin brush. So I feel D09c is much better for allround spin based offense than C55, which is more technically demanding to generate quality slow spin offense. The problem for D09c is when you don't have time and that is not a strength for C55 either.

 

[MrGeorge]

To me C55 is easier to play on FH. Just much easier to create enough speed and spin.

I don't see much difference in long push.

Durability D09C wins hands down by a large margin. You will see signs of decline as early as 2 months in C55. Skidding is the worse problem in the C series. Even just a little skidding is a huge problem.

D09C is still playable after 9 months. A little bit reduced in spin but at least no skidding.

totally agree with statement

 

[joshmak10]

I’m probably looking to play C55 on BH anyways, so maybe it could be fine for like 4-6 months hopefully. I wear out my FH rubber much faster than my BH i find

 

[MrGeorge]

I’m probably looking to play C55 on BH anyways, so maybe it could be fine for like 4-6 months hopefully. I wear out my FH rubber much faster than my BH i find

for the money is better 09c
Edit: if u looking for alternative to H8-20 then 09c is equal

 

[joshmak10]

for the money is better 09c
Edit: if u looking for alternative to H8-20 then 09c is equal

I am actually using 8-80 now. But it’s hard to get it to Canada at a good price. 09c and C55 i can get at a good price, but I can get C55 cheaper. Maybe it’s worth to try C55 and if I don’t like it, go back to 09c

 

[MrGeorge]

I am actually using 8-80 now. But it’s hard to get it to Canada at a good price. 09c and C55 i can get at a good price, but I can get C55 cheaper. Maybe it’s worth to try C55 and if I don’t like it, go back to 09c

Yeah, I try it on FH, first 2 months is rly awesome but then worn wery quickly.
with 09c even after 3-4 motnsh is still playable

 

[joshmak10]

Yeah, I try it on FH, first 2 months is rly awesome but then worn wery quickly.
with 09c even after 3-4 motnsh is still playable

Let’s see how long it lasts on BH then. It should last longer on BH hopefully

 

[Koichi]

Yeah, I try it on FH, first 2 months is rly awesome but then worn wery quickly.
with 09c even after 3-4 motnsh is still playable

If you buy the C55 on sale it is almost half the price of the 09c... so based on its easier playability and performance in general I would always choose the c55 over 09c. But that's obviously a subjective feeling. You might have the exact opposite feeling for your playstyle and technique