Those using/used Baracuda, how durable is/was that for you?

[GregorTT425]

I'm curious about how durable can my Blue Baracuda be. I'm expecting at least 2 months, that would be satisfactory for me.

I train two times a week at my club (2 x 2,5 hours). I usually have trainings outside my club too, they are around 2-3 hours per week. So a total of 8-10 hours of training a week. I clean it with wet wipes before and every use.

How long would it last like that?

Thanks.

 

[hclnnkhg]

I have the blue version, negligible wear or speed loss after 30 hours use. Should be good enough for 2 months. I have it on my BH.

 

[longrange]

If you play with it and it's ok (the sponge is not too soft) for you then it'll serve you for quite some time. I have a five years old sheet on one of the blades, it's totally ok and I played a couple of seasons with that rubber on backhand.

 

[GregorTT425]

If you play with it and it's ok (the sponge is not too soft) for you then it'll serve you for quite some time. I have a five years old sheet on one of the blades, it's totally ok and I played a couple of seasons with that rubber

It is soft, but that soft that it would be disturbing. I actually like the fact that I can feel the ball touching and bouncing off the blade. I use it on forehand and has very good speed, spin and control! Was a decent choice, that is for sure!

 

[GregorTT425]

I have the blue version, negligible wear or speed loss after 30 hours use. Should be good enough for 2 months. I have it on my BH.

That's good to hear! I have it on my forehand and is pretty good! I love it!

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

I only put in about 6 hours a week at the moment but last year I was trying to do at least 9, and rubbers like Gewo Hype KR and Vega X did not last me longer than 3 months. I'm at around the 3 month mark on my current Baracuda and it's still holding up pretty well, definitely not quite as grabby or as crisp as a fresh sheet, but I'm not getting that annoying loss of grip and trajectory I've experienced with some newer ESN rubbers.