Tacky, hard, fast

[yogi_bear]

I have the target pro blue and red. The original target national is still harder. The newer ones are easier to spin with.

 

[usualsuspect]

I have the target pro blue and red. The original target national is still harder. The newer ones are easier to spin with.

Thanks, Yogi! I saw some pictures comparing both versions side by side. It seems the Pro version has shorter pips and a thinner top sheet.
Do you personally prefer the Pro version or National version?

 

[yogi_bear]

Red one is slower, it has a classic chinese sponge. The pro blue national seem easier to use and feels a tad softer. I like the pro blue since it is better for hitting aside from spinning the ball.

 

[yogi_bear]

I still prefer the first target national

 

[usualsuspect]

I still prefer the first target national

Ok, good to know. Thanks!

 

[chikuy]

I can recommend you the one that i am using right now that was beyond my perspective and is Donic BlueStorm Z1 Turbo.

 

[usualsuspect]

I can recommend you the one that i am using right now that was beyond my perspective and is Donic BlueStorm Z1 Turbo.

Does it have a tacky topsheet? I didn't know Donic Blue Storm is a tacky rubber.

 

[chikuy]

maybe im not understanding very well what a tacky rubber is, can you please compare two rubbers for me order to have a clear understanding between both, i thought tacky meant to have a very spin and rotation ( because it has a very tacky surface )

 

[usualsuspect]

maybe im not understanding very well what a tacky rubber is, can you please compare two rubbers for me order to have a clear understanding between both, i thought tacky meant to have a very spin and rotation ( because it has a very tacky surface )

Oh, tacky rubber means the topsheet is very sticky. The ball can stick to the top and not fall off. DHS Hurricane 3 is the most common tacky rubber.

 

[chikuy]

ohh well thanks for the explanation Usualsuspect, now the answer is no, the Donic Bluestorm Z1 Turbo is not that sticky but is really fast and hard, my set up is so fast that a really good player tested my paddle and asked me if i use any boost.

i haven't use a sticky rubber i don't know the difference in their performance

 

[yogi_bear]

Stiga Genesis 2 M is also very good as what have been suggested by other people.