Need help on Backhand rubber.

[hazzaa96]

Hi I’m debating as well as going back and forth between 3 rubbers for my backhand on the Ovtcharov innerforce ALC:

Fastarc G1
Rakza 7 Hard
Rakza 7

Having tried all 3 I felt Rakza 7 hard was too hard and fast to control.

G1 I liked and the looping on my backhand was as good as it ever has been but found I lacked a bit of control blocking heavy topspin and pushing.

The normal Rakza 7 I liked a lot in terms of the control with pushing, touch play and blocking heavy spin, but at times felt it was a little slow on topspin’s and opening loops.

My question is should I persevere with one of these rubbers or has anyone else got any other rubber recommendations?

Thanks in advance

 

[Yurifi]

I would go with Rakza 7 ... better a bit slow than too fast and not being able to control, I guess. it's been a while since I played with R7 on BH, I did like it, but I recently really liked Hammond Z2 on BH, maybe you could give it a try, but if you say R7H was too much, then Hammon might be too much, too. I used to play with D09c on both sides so ... I don't have problems with hard(er) rubbers on BH, luckily.

btw - did you manage to weigh the R7H?

 

[hazzaa96]

I would go with Rakza 7 ... better a bit slow than too fast and not being able to control, I guess. it's been a while since I played with R7 on BH, I did like it, but I recently really liked Hammond Z2 on BH, maybe you could give it a try, but if you say R7H was too much, then R7H might be too much, too. I used to play with D09c on both sides so ... I don't have problems with hard(er) rubbers on BH, luckily.

btw - did you manage to weigh the R7H?

Thanks for the advice mate.

Unfortunately I didn’t get the Rakza 7 hard weighed apologies

 

[DrFA]

Totally agree with @Yurifi's advice: better slow than uncontrolled..

 

[dprsspins]

Hi I’m debating as well as going back and forth between 3 rubbers for my backhand on the Ovtcharov innerforce ALC:

Fastarc G1
Rakza 7 Hard
Rakza 7

Having tried all 3 I felt Rakza 7 hard was too hard and fast to control.

G1 I liked and the looping on my backhand was as good as it ever has been but found I lacked a bit of control blocking heavy topspin and pushing.

The normal Rakza 7 I liked a lot in terms of the control with pushing, touch play and blocking heavy spin, but at times felt it was a little slow on topspin’s and opening loops.

My question is should I persevere with one of these rubbers or has anyone else got any other rubber recommendations?

Thanks in advance

A slower rubber lets you learn how to use better technique to apply more speed and spin to your strokes. Try engaging and flexing your forearm abit more and push forward more for improved speed, also try to hold the racket with a backhand oriented grip and twiddle a little to improve backhand power.

Ovtcharov himself with his backhand tips say that the backhand magic comes from the forearm and grip. Try applying your blade designer's advice. I did that and I noticed massive improvements on my backhand.

That said, if you want a more powerful rubber, there's many options.

Glayzer for spinnier and higher top end speed
Stiga Mantra Pro M for higher easy speed
Xiom Vega X for a good balance of speed and spin
Rozena for easy backhand game with good power

Though all these are not substitutes for good technique.

 

[mocker88]

Hi I’m debating as well as going back and forth between 3 rubbers for my backhand on the Ovtcharov innerforce ALC:

Fastarc G1
Rakza 7 Hard
Rakza 7

Having tried all 3 I felt Rakza 7 hard was too hard and fast to control.

G1 I liked and the looping on my backhand was as good as it ever has been but found I lacked a bit of control blocking heavy topspin and pushing.

The normal Rakza 7 I liked a lot in terms of the control with pushing, touch play and blocking heavy spin, but at times felt it was a little slow on topspin’s and opening loops.

My question is should I persevere with one of these rubbers or has anyone else got any other rubber recommendations?

Thanks in advance

Joola Dynaryz ACC could be a perfect rubber for you 👍