Hybrid MK FX

[mikeytt]

Looks like tibhar are releasing a third variation of hybrid MK, this time a softer version. I felt that the regular Mk is already quite soft so this is quite an interesting release to me. Can’t find any information regarding the rubber other than the packaging here

 

[Migzkulit]

Already available in Dandoy same price tag as MK and MK Pro.

 

[Airoc]

I´ve played with a factory sample of this several months ago.
For me, the decision between this and an Evolution FX-D depends on whether you like the reduced catapult of Hybrid rubbers in general or not.
The advantage over harder hybrid rubbers is that you must not play every ball in an active way - less sticky than K3 and with the softer sponge a passive block can be played, where with a harder rubber you may feel forced to play counterspin/spinblock.
Otherwise, the characteristics are Hybrid typical. Good to produce shorter services than with a rubber that has more catapult, also good for pushing.
Soft sponge easily enables opening shots on underspin, spin generation is good.
Can´t compare to "regular" version since I didn´t try that, and the Pro version was too hard for my liking.

The FX version might well be the desired rubber of many, bringing "Hybrid to the masses". ;-)

 

[kindof99]

softer, less tacky MK seems a good rubber for backhand.

 

[Migzkulit]

softer, less tacky MK seems a good rubber for backhand.

Sounds like bluegrip s2 xd

 

[enoxzr]

This indeed seems like a solid BH option. I had the regular MK as 2.0 on BH, might give the MK FX on 2.0 a try

 

[Airoc]

Sounds like bluegrip s2 xd

The principle - soft Hybrid - is the same, yet DONIC uses the sponge of the Acuda S2 for the BlueGrip and I´m not sure whether TIBHAR also uses an existing "old" sponge for the MK series.

 

[John_]

Der MK FX scheint härter zu sein als der 44 und hält den Ball mit einem niedrigen Katapult sehr gut auf der Rückhand. Der Einstieg ist sehr einfach und sicher und passt perfekt zu BH5 i SK Carbon.

The MK FX seems to be harder than the 44 and holds the ball very well on the backhand with a low catapult. Getting started is very easy and safe and fits the BH5 i SK Carbon perfectly.

This is what it translates into.

This is an English forum, try to write in English so that people that could be helped by your comment can understand.

 

[Radek 30]

MK FX wydaje się twardszy niż 44 i bardzo dobrze trzyma piłkę na bekhendzie z niską katapultą. Rozpoczęcie pracy jest bardzo łatwe i bezpieczne i idealnie pasuje do BH5 i SK Carbon.

Na to się to przekłada.

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MK

The MK FX seems to be harder than the 44 and holds the ball very well on the backhand with a low catapult. Getting started is very easy and safe and fits the BH5 i SK Carbon perfectly.

This is what it translates into.

This is an English forum, try to write in English so that people that could be helped by your comment can understand.

The MK FX seems to be harder than the 44 and holds the ball very well on the backhand with a low catapult. Getting started is very easy and safe and goes perfectly with BH5 and SK Carbon.

 

[brightcell]

Anyone knows about its weight vs MK?
Is MK FX easier to activate than MK because of its softer sponge (same topsheet?)
Thanks.

 

[John_]

Anyone knows about its weight vs MK?
Is MK FX easier to activate than MK because of its softer sponge (same topsheet?)
Thanks.

In general softer rubbers allow the ball to sink into the sponge easier and activate with less power/acceleration. Also softer sponges are less dense so it should be lighter.

 

[Airoc]

(same topsheet?)

Yes.

 

[brightcell]

In general softer rubbers allow the ball to sink into the sponge easier and activate with less power/acceleration. Also softer sponges are less dense so it should be lighter.

Some reviews are starting to show up and apparently, it weighs 42.5g cut in 2.0mm so it's slightly lighter than MK.
Info here: https://tabletennis-reference.com/rubber/detail/937

 

[kindof99]

For me, I like MK better on the forehand of my JM zlc instead of backhand. Maybe MK fx is good for backhand.

 

[brightcell]

Yes.

Confirmed! Same topsheet ITTF number!
Pink sponge ... possibly the same as Aurus Select's

 

[Lazer]

For me, I like MK better on the forehand of my JM zlc instead of backhand. Maybe MK fx is good for backhand.

I’m thinking the same…
The only issue would be speed, Tibhar rates it significantly slower than Standard MK.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[brightcell]

I’m thinking the same…
The only issue would be speed, Tibhar rates it significantly slower than Standard MK.

Cheers
L-zr

Tibhar has a typo on their website.... For speed, MK is 125 while MK FX is 115... slightly slower but I think it will be more dynamic than MK.

 

[Silver Server]

Tibhar has a typo on their website.... For speed, MK is 125 while MK FX is 115... slightly slower but I think it will be more dynamic than MK.

Being softer does this have more bounce than regular HK? Some people say the regular HK is so slow its not suitable for all-wood blades, but Im wondering if this would be better suited.

 

[Doppelschlag]

The principle - soft Hybrid - is the same, yet DONIC uses the sponge of the Acuda S2 for the BlueGrip and I´m not sure whether TIBHAR also uses an existing "old" sponge for the MK series.

I see that you now play Nuzn 50. I am contemplating putting either Abhor Hybrid MK FX or Nuzn 45 on my BH (maybe even FH for starters, I’m a developing player). Have you insights into comparison between these?

 

[chinacurious]

MK FX and N45 are not too different from each other. Since N45 has better durability and price I'd try that one.