Tacky rubbers recommendations

[Scarfed Garchomp]

I wish there was like a 39 deg Hurricane 8-80 - it'll be the perfect tacky FH rubber which works without boosting. But unfortunately 38 is all they can go up to, so that is what I'm using. Can't complain too much though - it is a really excellent spin monster (even coming from D09c the ultimate spin monster) . Not sure what else DHS has in store in the future for good tacky rubbers that don't require boosting.

You ever thought of trying out the Loki Arthur China? Ive been toying with a sheet and it's fast with really good spin. I'm not sure how hard it is but it feels finer than my ESN 47.5 rubbers, but not quite as hard as the 50 degree ones

 

[Egon]

The reviews of Hurricane 9 were very negative as it's only semi tacky and not spin rich to boot. I think I'll probably pass on it.

I tried Hurricane 9 blue, it's terrible. I didn't have enough grip.

 

[Egon]

I hear what you are saying, I think the details need to be tested out. The main thing for me is that I get more spin if I brush thinly with non-tacky rubbers, I am just not as consistent in controlling the ball using them. For me, the main strength of tacky rubbers is how they stop the spin, they let me put my own spin signature on almost any ball while I stay close to the table, with non-tacky rubber I have to back off as they don't stop spin as drastically. Of course, maybe if I started in the womb like Truls or Felix, this would not be as much of an issue. I have never thought of tacky rubbers so much as spin monsters I think of them as control and power monsters - again, I am speaking mostly for myself and engaging in dialogue here - one of the things about this game is that how you feel may not be reality, but it might help someone who sees things as you do play better, even if your philosophy is entirely wrong when the science looks at it.

I also find it difficult to create more speed and spin with sticky rubber than with tensor non-sticky rubbers. Its main advantage is the variability of spins in the attack from absolutely no spin to the maximum, which makes the opponent make mistakes, unlike European tensor rubbers without stickiness, when there is always top spin when attacking, which makes it easier for the opponent to receive.
Well, in this barrel of honey there is half a barrel of tar - this is a slow block and a lot of effort to create a fast attack, which not every fan can do.

 

[blahness]

You ever thought of trying out the Loki Arthur China? Ive been toying with a sheet and it's fast with really good spin. I'm not sure how hard it is but it feels finer than my ESN 47.5 rubbers, but not quite as hard as the 50 degree ones

Interesting 🤔 I'll have more of a read into it...

 

[mocker88]

The reviews of Hurricane 9 were very negative as it's only semi tacky and not spin rich to boot. I think I'll probably pass on it.

Yes it might be so. I use Yinhe Big Dipper 38deg myself, but I boost it a little bit though.

 

[merlin el mago]

One key point for Chinese with tacky topsheet & hard sponge is that speed is only get doing a lot of spin & that's only possible with thicker brush.

 

[Charbel]

Depending on how tacky you want the top sheet to be.
D09C has a high throw, and is slightly tacky
Rakza Z has a high throw, and medium tackiness
H8-80 has a medium throw, and more tackiness than both D09C and Rakza Z

Donic Bluegrip C2 has similar tackiness to D09C, similar speed, medium to high throw. Been awhile since I tried it now, so can’t be 100% sure about the throw!! same with Bluegrip V1, which has a bit more tackiness than C2, throw from memory was medium maybe medium high.

please remember that this is my personal perspective, and not necessarily what others may have found!!!

Does the H8-80 really have a medium throw? Because many reviews said it's throw angle is medium-low...