Loki RXTON 9 new sponge.

[Grumms]

On which blade did you glue the R9 NEO ? Me, I feel the difference to H3. Especially the sponge. Less power/capacity to generate high speed with high impact. To me, it felt softer than the number stated. Like for a 40deg, it felt closer to a 39 (both boosted ofc). How about the 40.5 ? The topsheet felt nice, and somewhat softer than H3 topsheet too.

When I tried the target on your racket, I think I mostly felt the blade difference than the rubber. The cybershape, and the softness of the touch is what I remember most from the setup. But, it felt decently dynamic, contrallable much more than my current boosted state R9 NEO (not uncontrollable like tensor my rubber is, but considerably more dynamic than my previous setup). Perhaps, someday, I might give it a go. The thing is, ordering from Loki factory on Alibaba is so cheap, tough to beat. If you find a seller on Alibaba, I might go there.

I tried it on my Cybershape Carbon. And it will be my rubber this weekend for the Day 4, because it would be a little bold to go with the Hugo Charged without testing it at all. The Cybershape might be slower than HL5, because for sure it's slower than my King acB.

More context about the test : when I boosted it, curl was minor compared to other rubbers I boost. Maybe my hand was lighter this time. I wonder if I should put a 3rd layer of JieChi before saturday's game, but I'll be home only by friday, I'm afraid the booster don't dry enough before the game.

 

[Colestt]

Glad I only got 2

 

[Haito]

More context about the test : when I boosted it, curl was minor compared to other rubbers I boost. Maybe my hand was lighter this time. I wonder if I should put a 3rd layer of JieChi before saturday's game, but I'll be home only by friday, I'm afraid the booster don't dry enough before the game.

The orange also wanted a metric ton of the booster.

 

[Archo]

None of the H3 I had, Nat/Prov/Com, were as amazing as I heard compared to other Chinasium rubbers. Honestly, after so many years, why only DHS would have the recipe to that kind of rubber ? I've been very happy with replacing my H3 with the Target National 3, for 18 months. TN even had a more satisfying sound. But I'm not a national level player, I just struggle in the upper regional divisions, so my skills might not benefit from the amazing qualities of some rubbers.

I don't think it's a skill level thing, probably more of a style thing. No rubber of any kind produces as heavy of a ball as H3 in my hands, and I am definitely not in the upper tiers of regional.

Could also be the kind of blade you put it on. H3 has been great on B2 and Viscaria for me, but it was nothing special on W81 and Fextra 7.

 

[Kilogramme]

I tried it on my Cybershape Carbon. And it will be my rubber this weekend for the Day 4, because it would be a little bold to go with the Hugo Charged without testing it at all. The Cybershape might be slower than HL5, because for sure it's slower than my King acB.

More context about the test : when I boosted it, curl was minor compared to other rubbers I boost. Maybe my hand was lighter this time. I wonder if I should put a 3rd layer of JieChi before saturday's game, but I'll be home only by friday, I'm afraid the booster don't dry enough before the game.

2 Felt enough for me with Haifu Nat White. But same, small curl. I was scared it was not enough (could not do more, no more booster available lol), in the end it was good enough.

 

[Haito]

I am getting to the end of the life for the top sheet. Its covered with grime that won't come off, maybe its oxidation, maybe not. Still playable, still spinny, but it slipped on me today. I did clean it up with rejuvenator today. It got a lot of tackiness back. I will see how it plays tomorrow.

 

[Kilogramme]

I did another practice session. I added some aluminium film on top of the racket to improve the balance and get a more head heavy setup. Overall, the rackets weighs 194g. Surprisingly, it felt better. I did not feel the top speed limitation as much. I think the top sheet is what makes the feeling softer than h3 40. Top spin brushed, and topspin hit brush both felt great, and natural to do for me. So I am pleased with that. I got more confident in my shot since I had a worn rubber lol. So positive so far.
By having an heavier racket, or a better balance of the racket for my taste, I had no missed timing. Bad timing may be the reason of this "slow" or "lack of support". Because now, with better balance, feel, and better timing I did not feel as much this lack of support, or hitting the speed limit of the rubber.

 

[Haito]

I did another practice session. I added some aluminium film on top of the racket to improve the balance and get a more head heavy setup. Overall, the rackets weighs 194g. Surprisingly, it felt better. I did not feel the top speed limitation as much. I think the top sheet is what makes the feeling softer than h3 40. Top spin brushed, and topspin hit brush both felt great, and natural to do for me. So I am pleased with that. I got more confident in my shot since I had a worn rubber lol. So positive so far.
By having an heavier racket, or a better balance of the racket for my taste, I had no missed timing. Bad timing may be the reason of this "slow" or "lack of support". Because now, with better balance, feel, and better timing I did not feel as much this lack of support, or hitting the speed limit of the rubber.

What hardness and sponge type?

 

[Kilogramme]

What hardness and sponge type?

Blue Sponge, NEO 40°. I think having a flexier/soft topsheet is nice to grip the ball. Very tacky as well, struggle with serve, I am clipping the net quite often. I wonder how the Orange differs, and how's the 37.5 feel.

Btw I tried to use the Aliexpress discount, well. It kinda sucks. Earlier this week, I had coupons saying I have 49€ of coupons, end of week no more. Me who was waiting november 11th for the best discount, I end up having less coupons :/. I ordered a smart watch and Jie CHi booster, first seller of the watch has been sold out, second seller 3 remaining.... I did not wait anymore, in case of having no more product available. Then when paying, there was an option, 20€ discount using Paypal but only 1600 times per day. So I clicked on pay, to switch on Paypal expecting to see a validation page and if the price was reduced. it ordered directly :/ Without the 20€ discount. Kinda shit first November 11th discount season experience for me.
And I don't get why Chinese company is making discount for Armistice 1918 tho.

 

[Haito]

Blue Sponge, NEO 40°. I think having a flexier/soft topsheet is nice to grip the ball. Very tacky as well, struggle with serve, I am clipping the net quite often. I wonder how the Orange differs, and how's the 37.5 feel.

Btw I tried to use the Aliexpress discount, well. It kinda sucks. Earlier this week, I had coupons saying I have 49€ of coupons, end of week no more. Me who was waiting november 11th for the best discount, I end up having less coupons :/. I ordered a smart watch and Jie CHi booster, first seller of the watch has been sold out, second seller 3 remaining.... I did not wait anymore, in case of having no more product available. Then when paying, there was an option, 20€ discount using Paypal but only 1600 times per day. So I clicked on pay, to switch on Paypal expecting to see a validation page and if the price was reduced. it ordered directly :/ Without the 20€ discount. Kinda shit first November 11th discount season experience for me.
And I don't get why Chinese company is making discount for Armistice 1918 tho.

For me its its independence day discount lol. I will order the neo in the next batch, looks interesting.

 

[Grumms]

Blue Sponge, NEO 40°. I think having a flexier/soft topsheet is nice to grip the ball. Very tacky as well, struggle with serve, I am clipping the net quite often. I wonder how the Orange differs, and how's the 37.5 feel.

Btw I tried to use the Aliexpress discount, well. It kinda sucks. Earlier this week, I had coupons saying I have 49€ of coupons, end of week no more. Me who was waiting november 11th for the best discount, I end up having less coupons :/. I ordered a smart watch and Jie CHi booster, first seller of the watch has been sold out, second seller 3 remaining.... I did not wait anymore, in case of having no more product available. Then when paying, there was an option, 20€ discount using Paypal but only 1600 times per day. So I clicked on pay, to switch on Paypal expecting to see a validation page and if the price was reduced. it ordered directly :/ Without the 20€ discount. Kinda shit first November 11th discount season experience for me.
And I don't get why Chinese company is making discount for Armistice 1918 tho.

The 20€ Paypal discount is only if your order is more than 200€.

 

[DBsystem78]

The 20€ Paypal discount is only if your order is more than 200€.

Thats a lot of rubbers