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Tenergy 05 vs GEWO Nexxus EL 48 Pro & superselect
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I used Gewo Nexxus Superselect 45. The biggest issue is the durability. I checked on revspin, it has very good durability ratings but for me, the topsheet went off (had a huge degradation of color) in just 1.5 months. The rubber was not good after close to 2 months. I normally play 6 hours a week or less. The price of Gewo rubbers is at par with other brands but I am not sure that if I will buy again. Better you opt for Tenergy, if money is not a concern.
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Well thats a point…
Feel like T05 is King of FH from reading several posts.
Can you also compare the rubbers about playing characteristics?
Looping, Short Game, serve receive, block, feel…
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Nexxus EL and T05 are made for looping, looping and looping. I know a guy who uses Nexxus EL Pro in the softest variety, he spins the crap out of everything.
Same guy used to be a speed gluer, then Tenergy player, and sure plays a strong offensive game.
Short game, that's not what this is for, but you don't need it if you just flip or open up every ball.
Same guy used to be a speed gluer, then Tenergy player, and sure plays a strong offensive game.
Short game, that's not what this is for, but you don't need it if you just flip or open up every ball.
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I've switched from T05 to EL 48 SuperSelect. Both are similar in terms of looping performance. Tenergy might be slightly faster but definitely feel more spin and control on the 48 SS. The 48 SS is not as pingy as T05 in the short game which was a major reason why I switched.
In terms of durability, I guess it is how much you maintain it (I.E. Wipe the dust off after every couple rallies and keep it enclosed in a case... mine can last me 3-4 months and I play a lot!
In terms of durability, I guess it is how much you maintain it (I.E. Wipe the dust off after every couple rallies and keep it enclosed in a case... mine can last me 3-4 months and I play a lot!
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A good bench mark is rubbers normally last 80 to 120 hours of usage - under good rubber care/storage.
but some rubbers just don't last long, ie I have mates who change K3 once a week, or about 30 hours of usage,
but some rubbers just don't last long, ie I have mates who change K3 once a week, or about 30 hours of usage,
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So by feeling more Spin on 48 SS do you notice it to be more spin sensitive than T05 too? Espacialy in close Matches when I am out of position to loop it could become more of a Problem. Thats the reason I switch from D05. Incredible offensive rubber but beeing out of position or doing lazy shots is a big no no.
I train about 8-10h weekly and matches on WE. Rubbers are protected with a sheet und I clean them after every Training.
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Honestly D05 is less sensitive than both of these. The hardness allows for some half decent short play as long as you don't keep your bat completely still.
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yeah, Tibhar sponsored
rubber are actually very cheap to produce, it is the R&D that is crazy expensive
and you paying for all the pros salaries too haha
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You will always feel that Tenergy is a more responsive rubber which demands active play. The best part here is the balance between speed and spin which is very unique to butterfly rubbers. I have played Tenergy 05 for 4 years consistently on my forehand and I found it to be a very good rubber for putting spin on the ball. The way it bites the ball is something which I am not able to find as an exact match to other brands. Additionally, Butterfly does not use Tensor technology, they have their in-house development which is Spring sponge or spring sponge X. Though these terms might mean nothing to a hobby player like me, but I can surely say that the lifespan of tenergy reduces gradually and I never experienced a sudden drop in performance.
Tenergy is a high throw rubber and it by natures gives ample clearance over the net. You can use this as a benefit to go more in to the ball rather than lifting it up. Since it is bouncy, blocking and receive takes time to adjust, but you can adjust to it sooner if you play a slower wood and use Tenergy on that to start with. Feel is awesome, since it bites the ball really well, I think you will never find an exact match. The only issue for me is the price, I don't play actively that much now and thus I started experimenting with other brands to find cheaper workable alternatives.
I found Nittaku Fastarc G1 to be an excellent rubber with good durability and linear playing characteristics.
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