Non-tacky maximum spin but minimum speed rubber

[General_Specific]

Sounds like Donic Baracuda

Released before 2015 still kind of too bouncy

 

[General_Specific]

Joola Rhyzen CMD

Tried it, it's ok but just another softish modern tensor

 

[General_Specific]

What about Nittaku Fastarc G-1?

Released before 2015, not nearly enough grip and spin too. I realize it's a hot take but I was never really a fan of this rubber

 

[General_Specific]

I'm voting for Tibhar FX-S

Tried FX-P and EL-S. They were good, especially EL-S but still too bouncy and poor durability

 

[General_Specific]

Another vote for helix platinum here. It is not slow, far from Mark V and other similar rubbers, but in the same time it is far from other modern rubbers in terms of bounciness and speed.

In my opinion this is one of the most underrated rubbers, gives me very hich consistency on a Harimoto super ALC in H hardness. Maybe you can try the M if you use slower blade.

Yeah as of right now based on the suggestions, Andro Vertic seems like the best one but Helix M is my second favorite suggestion. Once Vertic is more available, I will probably get both that and Helix M and see how they do.

Still open to more suggestions, thanks

 

[kindof99]

You are looking for an old rubber that is soft and non-tacky...

 

[kindof99]

Yeah as of right now based on the suggestions, Andro Vertic seems like the best one but Helix M is my second favorite suggestion. Once Vertic is more available, I will probably get both that and Helix M and see how they do.

Still open to more suggestions, thanks

Don't think you can say any modern rubbers like Helix minimum speed.

 

[Metaxa]

I’d take a look at Gewo – specifically the Hype XT (Pro) or perhaps even the KR-Pro series. I’ve played with a Hype XT Pro 40.0 for years and have been very happy with it, but for you I’d consider a 50.0 or the KR-Pro 47.5°.

 

[General_Specific]

Don't think you can say any modern rubbers like Helix minimum speed.

Yeah that's why Andro Vertic seems like my best bet. You also said that I'm looking for an old rubber but the topsheets of older rubbers just don't have the same level of grip and spin that the newer stuff has.

To boil it down as simple as possible, I want the grippiest modern topsheet on an old Mark V sponge.

 

[General_Specific]

I’d take a look at Gewo – specifically the Hype XT (Pro) or perhaps even the KR-Pro series. I’ve played with a Hype XT Pro 40.0 for years and have been very happy with it, but for you I’d consider a 50.0 or the KR-Pro 47.5°.

Looking at reviews and it still seems too fast. Andysmith posted a review here in January of this year saying it's only a notch below R47 in terms of speed.

 

[Syyynd]

I'm just going to pile on and agree that Helix m is the closest rubber I've tried that match your description, very easy to control and sublime grip.

 

[Tyce]

No experience with this at all, but would something from der materialspezialist be a good idea?
Killing defender sounds like it could fit the bill.
Or Dr neubauer special defense?

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Hail mary option but if you can overlook the hybrid-y nature, I felt Bluegrip J3 and Nuzn50 share a lot of similar DNA. J3 has a slightly sticky topsheet (on par with if not much moreso than N50 IMO) and a slightly firmer feeling than N50, J3 acts deader but I feel like the grip and spin behavior of J3 is superior than N50. However J3 topsheet is firmer than N50 and takes a bit more impact to get going which might not vibe with you.

 

[General_Specific]

Hail mary option but if you can overlook the hybrid-y nature, I felt Bluegrip J3 and Nuzn50 share a lot of similar DNA. J3 has a slightly sticky topsheet (on par with if not much moreso than N50 IMO) and a slightly firmer feeling than N50, J3 acts deader but I feel like the grip and spin behavior of J3 is superior than N50. However J3 topsheet is firmer than N50 and takes a bit more impact to get going which might not vibe with you.

Yeah those J rubbers and even the J3 are more of an actual hybrid. I tried the Jekyll and Hyde C52.5 and that's a really great rubber but the semi tackiness still gave it a little too much of a Chinese feel and it only lasted 2 months and was worn out after 3 months

 

[General_Specific]

No experience with this at all, but would something from der materialspezialist be a good idea?
Killing defender sounds like it could fit the bill.
Or Dr neubauer special defense?

Yeah possibly but they're just too thin. I should have included it in the opening post but I want something with at least a 2.0mm sponge.

 

[Federal_Agent]

Hexer Powergrip?

👌🏼 I agree

 

[Metaxa]

Looking at reviews and it still seems too fast. Andysmith posted a review here in January of this year saying it's only a notch below R47 in terms of speed.

A Hype XT Pro 40.0 isn’t particularly fast. It is fairly soft (though not as soft as a Rakza 7, a Hexer Grip SFX, on the other hand, is a fraction harder than the Hype XT Pro 40), but the Gewo does offer plenty of grip and control.