Recommendation for, slightly slower, long lasting Rubbers

[Julzig]

I am considering to switch my rubbers in the near future.
Currently I play with Nexy Etika, Japanese made Tenergy like Rubbers. I love how they play and feel, but it is just too fast for when I have a bad day or am just not fit.
I also felt like the second pair I purchased feel not the same as the first.
My play style is overall Offense, I do pushes, slower heavier spins on openups, but tend to mostly do harder hitting spins/smashes or blocking.

So I am looking for a possible alternative that is just a bit slower and safer/forgiving. It should also last quite long and cost below 60€.
I dont want to spend over 60 Euros just to see them disintegrate in 3 Months, as my Joola Rubbers did.
So if anyone knows some "easy to play with", not too bouncy OFF Rubbers for both sides (doesnt have to be the same for both sides) with a hardness between 47 and 52,
feel free to let me know ^^

I am thinking of the classics G1 and Rakza 7 perhaps. Was also looking at Xiom Vega/jekyll & hyde series, Victas V20 (bad durabality?), ...
Or if they are faster Rubbers, that are also available in like 1.8/1.9mm.

Pleas give me your advise on that, or what would you do in my situation?

 

[Zwill]

G1 or Glayzer (if you consider japanese still). The newer ESN stuff ain't exactly famous for their durability. V>15 Extra is durable but I suppose it's too fast.

 

[Julzig]

G1 or Glayzer (if you consider japanese still). The newer ESN stuff ain't exactly famous for their durability. V>15 Extra is durable but I suppose it's too fast.

Oh yeah forgot about Glayzer. I'll keep it in mind aswell

 

[tzifos]

Check also Stiga Mantra PRO M (medium hardness) and Andro Hexer Grip SFX or PowerGrip SFX

 

[Julzig]

Check also Stiga Mantra PRO M (medium hardness) and Andro Hexer Grip SFX or PowerGrip SFX

I thought the Stiga Mantra PRO are very similar to Nexy Etika?
The Andros are a bit too soft for my liking. As far as I know

 

[K.K]

i like nittaku g-1 too. glayzer is easier to play, but has way less spin and is not supporting more powerful strokes. for me it is more like a beginners offensive rubber. you could also try vega pro, because here in germany it is also way cheaper and sometimes only cost 27€ and also last really long and is kinda like nittaku g-1.

the new andro hexers are totally different and more modern type of rubbers and last way less.

but if you want a more modern, dynamic and forgiving rubber then i would put my money on victas ventus extra! it last long, is powerful, has good spin but in the same time is not overly sensible to spin, so a really nice rubber that is sometimes overlooked.

 

[Julzig]

i like nittaku g-1 too. glayzer is easier to play, but has way less spin and is not supporting more powerful strokes. for me it is more like a beginners offensive rubber. you could also try vega pro, because here in germany it is also way cheaper and sometimes only cost 27€ and also last really long and is kinda like nittaku g-1.

the new andro hexers are totally different and more modern type of rubbers and last way less.

but if you want a more modern, dynamic and forgiving rubber then i would put my money on victas ventus extra! it last long, is powerful, has good spin but in the same time is not overly sensible to spin, so a really nice rubber that is sometimes overlooked.

Ok interesting, will have a look. How is the Vega Pro H and X in comparison to the regular Pro in your opinion?

 

[K.K]

also ventus extra fit's perfectly to the way you described to play and would try that first before try something like nittaku-g1 (g-1 is not really a good rubber for forward strokes like smashing/hitting/block due to it's spin sensitivity and throw. it is a pure looping rubber)

 

[K.K]

vega x is more sensitiv to spin and really hard to play in blocking and pushing (for me at least). you always need to loop everything.

vega pro h is a hybrid rubber that is way more spinny then vega pro, with less catapult and less dynamic, so really good for open up on backspin. in comparision feels really slow and doesn't translate harder and powerful shots. but if you are spin looper that serve pure underspin for a soft 3rd ball open up and you want a consistent looping game, or win with good placement then that rubber really shines! the moment you wanna smash or wanna loop kill a ball past your opponent you should look somewhere else

 

[NoSpin]

Hybrid MK fits your description perfectly.

 

[K.K]

for me hybrid MK is the same as vega pro H. a bit faster but way less spin. still a high throw looping rubber

(and durability seems really bad)

 

[Julzig]

vega x is more sensitiv to spin and really hard to play in blocking and pushing (for me at least). you always need to loop everything.

vega pro h is a hybrid rubber that is way more spinny then vega pro, with less catapult and less dynamic, so really good for open up on backspin. in comparision feels really slow and doesn't translate harder and powerful shots. but if you are spin looper that serve pure underspin for a soft 3rd ball open up and you want a consistent looping game, or win with good placement then that rubber really shines! the moment you wanna smash or wanna loop kill a ball past your opponent you should look somewhere else

Alright, thank you!

 

[Julzig]

Hybrid MK fits your description perfectly.

I have heard horrible things about durability. Still, thank you

 

[Sims]

Look at Nittaku, specifically Fastarc G1 and Hammond Z2 have great durability.
I also find the Rakza series to have decent durability, although I think nothing outlasts the G1, it's the Daddy, both sponge and top sheet are great. Japanese made also so a notch above most ESN rubbers

 

[Julzig]

Oh the Z2 is in 1.8mm available, well this could be a potential buy. Wanted to test it anyways.
It also says 45° sponge. Is this ESN scale? seems quite soft for a rubber like this.
The Japanese Website states 40° which should be closer to Dignics 05 ~ 50+ ESN Hardness

 

[Ultravisitor]

DHS Goldarc 8 can be bought for 30€ or less on Aliexpress.
Similar to Fastarc g1 but a bit cheaper.

 

[N88GUM]

Find a slower blade... Or Sanwei Gear Hyper... You'll be very surprised, lives up to is name, plenty of gears, just select as needed...

 

[banbekas]

Glayzer is your answer. It lasts almost forever, slower and spinnier than most rubbers. Rozena is also a good choice but Glayzer is perfect, imo.

 

[Tomboov247]

When I read "if anyone knows some "easy to play with", not too bouncy OFF Rubbers for both sides (doesnt have to be the same for both sides) with a hardness between 47 and 52," - one rubber comes to mind!

HK1997 Gold !

Slightly slower than tenergy05
Same spin generation
much less bouncy than T05 but not dead
tons and tons of control, even very fine wrist movements at the end of a FH loop can change direction, speed and spin
Excellent serve receive,
very durable, the sheet keeps spinning and does not lose much power even after many months (however, it is a bit fragile when removing it from blades, so once stuck just let it be)

In my opinion the best hidden gem rubber out there - I used to use it only on FH, but now I was given a T05 as a gift and since T05 is annoying on my BH due to it's bounciness, I use T05 FH and HK1997 Gold BH. I was surprised that it's a perfect BH rubber too!

So why not HK1997 Gold X2!

 

[Julzig]

Find a slower blade... Or Sanwei Gear Hyper... You'll be very surprised, lives up to is name, plenty of gears, just select as needed...

I mean its defintitely a possibility, but I dont want to change something I paid quite a lot for that is still perfectly fine.
So I would prefer different rubbers