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Hi there!
Im a former member of this forum.
I quit the sport a few years ago due to an injury. After a decent recovery I have tried some different sports, but I miss the competitive drive I had with this sport. So I decided to dig up my account here and see what’s up 😁.
Of course the first thing I post here has to be about equipment. I used to be all about it. I have tested lots of different setups in the past. From very controlled to blazingly fast. Unfortunately I threw it all away when I moved last year, so I am gonna need a new bat haha…
When I stopped playing was right around when the Rasant Grip and Powergrip got released. But now I see lots of new equipment for the plastic ball: Tacky European rubbers with fancy colours and even blades in the shape of a hexagon (I quite like that actually haha)!
So Im looking for some advice here on the latest equipment. I think I already made up my mind about the blade: Stiga Cybershape Wood. Stiga wood blades have always served me well. And I really like the innovation and new shape. It looked a bit odd at first but Im digging it now. Im not sure if I should pick the regular or the CWT version.
Im also not sure about the rubbers. Hard seems to be the new norm. I used to play with Bluefire M2 on both sides. For the forehand this was just right. The backhand was a little hard to control at times. I have a decent backhand when I can put pressure on the opponent, but if the opponent would pressure my backhand it felt a little too bouncy.
For the forehand I could handle a harder rubber. But on the backhand I would prefer a rubber that is a little more on the foregiving and controlled side.
What is your guys opinion on these newer rubbers? Are they any good for the plastic ball? What rubbers should I give a try? I’m open to suggestions!
Im a former member of this forum.
I quit the sport a few years ago due to an injury. After a decent recovery I have tried some different sports, but I miss the competitive drive I had with this sport. So I decided to dig up my account here and see what’s up 😁.
Of course the first thing I post here has to be about equipment. I used to be all about it. I have tested lots of different setups in the past. From very controlled to blazingly fast. Unfortunately I threw it all away when I moved last year, so I am gonna need a new bat haha…
When I stopped playing was right around when the Rasant Grip and Powergrip got released. But now I see lots of new equipment for the plastic ball: Tacky European rubbers with fancy colours and even blades in the shape of a hexagon (I quite like that actually haha)!
So Im looking for some advice here on the latest equipment. I think I already made up my mind about the blade: Stiga Cybershape Wood. Stiga wood blades have always served me well. And I really like the innovation and new shape. It looked a bit odd at first but Im digging it now. Im not sure if I should pick the regular or the CWT version.
Im also not sure about the rubbers. Hard seems to be the new norm. I used to play with Bluefire M2 on both sides. For the forehand this was just right. The backhand was a little hard to control at times. I have a decent backhand when I can put pressure on the opponent, but if the opponent would pressure my backhand it felt a little too bouncy.
For the forehand I could handle a harder rubber. But on the backhand I would prefer a rubber that is a little more on the foregiving and controlled side.
What is your guys opinion on these newer rubbers? Are they any good for the plastic ball? What rubbers should I give a try? I’m open to suggestions!
