Most reliable and long-lasting non-tacky rubbers other than Butterfly.

[Robin0910]

Hi everyone!
Im looking for a new medium hard (H45-50) backhand rubber which lasts several months and is reliable, meaning you know exactly what performance you get out of the package not like commercial Hurricane 3 or similar Chinese rubbers.

 

[Migzkulit]

Fastarc?

 

[jk1980]

Definitely G-1

 

[Robin0910]

I’ve heard it’s quite good. I know that Evolution rubbers die quite fast. Also tried Gewo Nexxus El series and they die after 1.5-2 months as well and Victas V15 Extra blue, maybe it’s only mine but I don’t find it grippy enough.
Don’t know anything about Rasanter, Rakza, Joola/ Xiom/ Stiga series/brands. I have quite bad experience with Donic rubbers though.

 

[JJ Ng]

I’ve heard it’s quite good. I know that Evolution rubbers die quite fast. Also tried Gewo Nexxus El series and they die after 1.5-2 months as well.
Don’t know anything about Rasanter, Rakza, Joola/ Xiom series/brands. I have quite bad experience with Donic rubbers though.

G-1. I am the third person who said that.

If you want more catapult effect, then Rakza 7.

I would say G-1 is slightly harder than Rakza 7.

The cheapest, then Xiom Vega Asia v.s. Pro. Not sure about their durability but pretty sure better than the Revolution series.

I have fooled around with Gewo Nexxus El, Rasanter and Victas, and they are ok. I prefer Rakza 7.

Rakza 7/X and G-1 last for a long long time.

 

[Robin0910]

Thanks, I’ll definitely check out G-1.
Any other suggestions? I’m really curious about Stiga rubbers because I like their blades…

 

[Fnub]

Thanks, I’ll definitely check out G-1.
Any other suggestions? I’m really curious about Stiga rubbers because I like their blades…

Stiga Mantra H is a good option too. It's faster and has more grip compared to G1. It's not a durability monster like Fastarc but lasts longer than the MX-P. I'd prefer G1

 

[Trevize84]

I heard of Tibhar Aurus (classic version). Haven't played it myself though.

 

[Robin0910]

Isn’t Tibhar Aurus series pre tuned like Evolution as well?

 

[netdriver]

G-1

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Fastarc G1, Ventus Extra, Hexer HD. If you're looking for a medium hardness rubber that is still reasonably solid feeling look at Baracuda.

Isn’t Tibhar Aurus series pre tuned like Evolution as well?

No, at least not the original Aurus series

 

[superbackhand]

all the ESN rubbers shrink like crazy.
durability i would say 729 Battle II would last a long long time and don’t need boosting.

 

[Robin0910]

all the ESN rubbers shrink like crazy.
durability i would say 729 Battle II would last a long long time and don’t need boosting.

it‘d be good if it weren‘t tacky

 

[igorponger]

SUPERSPIN SUPERVELOGE 48* Shore-A

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China-born twin to the Dignics rubbers. Look for the harder 48 degree version.
Yet, a rare bird on Europian market.

 

[JJ Ng]

it‘d be good if it weren‘t tacky

I have a sheet of Battle II provincial version, blue sponge.

If you are looking for an ESN rubber, then don't get Battle II. It does not play the same.

I have a sheet of Stiga Mantra H Red 2.1mm. I only bought it because it is on special at Dandoy sport.

Personally I would just try G-1, like lots of people said here. You want medium-hard and you want long durability. So people are answering your question.

If you want something that has a bit more catapult than G-1, but just as duration, get Rakza 7 regular (not the soft version). You will not be disappointed.

Don't get tempted by other choices.

 

[darkmoor1]

G1 is in the category of its own, but Cornilleau Target Pro GT and XD, and also Vega X rubbers, are also pretty durable. I've got a strong feeling Cornilleau rubbers play the same for good 2-3 months under heavy use, for perhaps 1/3-times longer than Gewo El pro. Vega X gets a bit softer after a few weeks, but it looks like it stays that way and doesn't deteriorate much further for a long time

 

[Trevize84]

G1 is in the category of its own, but Cornilleau Target Pro GT and XD, and also Vega X rubbers, are also pretty durable. I've got a strong feeling Cornilleau rubbers play the same for good 2-3 months under heavy use, for perhaps 1/3-times longer than Gewo El pro. Vega X gets a bit softer after a few weeks, but it looks like it stays that way and doesn't deteriorate much further for a long time

I found Vega X getting better after weeks. Likely because I'm used with soft sponges. I quite liked that rubber, apart for pushes that I found difficult at my level.

 

[job59]

For me, Xiom Omega 5 Europe lasts long. The top sheet is not tacky and feels a bit hard, but I made very spinny loops and deadly backspin pushes.

 

[Doum]

G1 is in the category of its own, but Cornilleau Target Pro GT and XD, and also Vega X rubbers, are also pretty durable. I've got a strong feeling Cornilleau rubbers play the same for good 2-3 months under heavy use, for perhaps 1/3-times longer than Gewo El pro. Vega X gets a bit softer after a few weeks, but it looks like it stays that way and doesn't deteriorate much further for a long time

I agree Cornilleau Target Pro XD is very durable. Even when the factory tuning is long gone the topsheet don't want to die.

Can you compare Fastarc G-1 to Target Pro? I'm interested to try Fastarc. You are the first to talk about Cornilleau rubbers, they are not very popular but i like how they play.

 

[mightymouse]

Personally I would just try G-1, like lots of people said here. You want medium-hard and you want long durability. So people are answering your question.

If you want something that has a bit more catapult than G-1, but just as duration, get Rakza 7 regular (not the soft version). You will not be disappointed.

Don't get tempted by other choices.

I am just curious, is Nittaku Fastarc G-1 the same generation rubbers compared to Rakza 7? Or is it newer generation?

People keep comparing these 2 rubbers but if I remember correctly, Rakza 7 had been around for years, before Fastarc G-1 was introduced.