Suggestions on rubbers for a man leaving h3 neo

[doppelmoral]

Issues I had with G1 (had it on BH but this also applies for FH): requires sponge i.e. relying on the topsheet alone as one can with H3 does not work, and it behaved not very predictable with low inputs i.e. short game, flicks (a bit different angle or slightly too much/less input and the outcome was not really predictable). Durability same as other ESN rubbers: around 60 hours with boosting after the factory boost/bounciness was gone.

What I would try before going ESN or Butterfly:
1. H3 with lower sponge hardness and/or more booster (layers). OS instead of BS.
2. Battle 3 (one degree less than H3), Battle 3 Purple, Loki Arthur China or Loki Rxton 9
3. Loki Rxton 7 (easy to use sort of hybrid rubber)
4. Battle 2 if the lower trajectory/throw is Ok

yes g1 needs more sponge activation, but not very predictable for flicks? for me the hard topsheet of g1 makes it very reliable and one of the best rubbers for flicks. but I can see that flicking can be easier with rubbers that have more accessible topsheet grip, like glayzer, dignics, etc. you cannot go for thin contact with g1

durability same as other esn rubbers? no way
idk how many esn rubbers I had, but they get white spots after a few sessions (maybe 10h) in the main hitting area already. my fastarc sheets have been on my harimoto salc for months and the topsheet still looks pristine

 

[jonol]

I use G1 sheets for 6 months and even when I replace it they are still playing fine. Also the first time I've ever heard anyone speak badly about G1 durability.

I also find it's great for just about any shot, but it does require active play. If you're a more passive player, then it's not the rubber for you.

 

[JOWaldnerGoat]

zyre 03, if you have good touch .

 

[ttarc]

I use G1 sheets for 6 months and even when I replace it they are still playing fine. Also the first time I've ever heard anyone speak badly about G1 durability.

I also find it's great for just about any shot, but it does require active play. If you're a more passive player, then it's not the rubber for you.

60 hours is not bad. If one is using it for say 3 hours a week we are talking about 20 weeks or 5 months. If these 3 hours are multiball and drills with hard hitting then it will certainly not last that long (all rubbers suffer from such usage). If these 3 hours are say casual matches then it will last much longer. It all depends/YMMV