I am glad we agree. The directness of G-1 is unique, compared to other tensor rubber such as EL-S, Rakza series, Tenergy fx series and Barracuda. I like the Rakza series too but it is just not the same.
Peter Korbel with Fastarc G-1 on both sides sound like a great set-up! For me, if people want a bit slower and softer sponge, and yet able to spin, then C-1 is great choice. Then eventually if their playing level goes up and wants something faster and harder, then go to G-1. You can also play with the sponge thickness a bit too. Nittaku has done a great job with the Fastarc series. And they are really really durable.
I did not try Rakza X for long. I tried Rakza 7 for longer. I think both Rakza X and G-1 are good rubbers. If you have the money why not buy both? Also there is no shame to find someone with G-1 in your club and ask to hit with their blade for a while. G-1 last very long. As I recall Razka series also last very long. Both are good choices. I am not as big of a fan for the Evolution series because they are not that grippy to start off with and they lose that grippiness fast too. The Fastarc and Rakza series seem to retain that grippiness for a long time which is a good thing. I have ripped off my G-1 and put on my older blade and they do last.
Korbel made in Japan is on my wishlist. I used to love my Primorac and when I tried the Japanese manufacturing I was amazed how better it was.
Stiga DNA Pro M is in between and really the best option, the Platinum M has less control for the same hardness. The Pro versions are really enough in most cases.
I now have a very bad attitude towards the Donic company. Not only do they support players from the aggressor country - russia, but they also do it publicly, it’s simply disgusting...
I’m very happy for you and for myself too, because my advice made someone at least a little happier!
I've tried just a couple of sessions and at first it seems to me they are both good in two totally different ways. I would say g1 is spinner and faster, less controlled but still easy to handle. I like how I can now attack my buddy's serves safely. I always had to short push them, but now I feel much more confident to attack whenever possible. Lifting the ball is easy and the amount of spin you get is insane compared to the soft rubbers I used to play with. I have the Aurus on the BH and has a nice controlled feeling also on short pushes. I need to use more this rubber to understand better, I can't say what is good, but I can say it feels very good. I found myself thinking "I'm using BH a lot more than before" at least twice during my sessions. I guess it's the good balance between speed, spin and control. The outcome of the strokes is satisfying in their consistency, nothing is extreme in this rubber except it's extremely satisfying. I believe this is overall a good setup for improving my game. My soft rubbers were pushing me towards safe play and half strength hits, I remember I was much more aggressive when I used Vega X. This is why I wanted to go back to mid-hard sponges. Also the JRE made me wonder why people says carbon is not suggested to beginners. The blade has a good feeling, I didn't feel the change from 5ply all wood, even when I play on the table. Blade is very well finished and handle is very comfortable at first, although on the long run I figured out it is a little larger than my previous ones. My hand is smaller than the average. I feel like I need to get used with the thicker handle but overall it's comfortable enough.
Aurus is steadier, less grabby than G1. They are reasonably similar IMO but G1 has the edge in making spin and has a higher arc, whereas Aurus is less spin-sensitive and more stable in block/counter.
At my club there is a married couple playing more than 50 years together. 😃
