Thoughts on Rhyzer Pro 50 and Golden Tango

[vvk1]

So there you go, GT/K2 are really something special unlike the rest of the hybrids ...

 

[andzejgolot]

So there you go, GT/K2 are really something special unlike the rest of the hybrids ...

Coddex 54 looks like both...

 

[vvk1]

Coddex 54 looks like both...

It is indeed the same thing as GT/KT.

 

[haggisv]

What a lot of people liked about the original Golden Tango (not the PS), was how sticky it was, and how it retained the stickiness over time. You normally only see this on Chinese topsheet, and even those are getting more rare.
A shame it's discontinued, it was popular here as well, but obviously not popular enough.

 

[NextLevel]

It is indeed the same thing as GT/KT.

I tried it and it didn't feel that way. But maybe if was overthinking it.

 

[vvk1]

I tried it and it didn't feel that way. But maybe if was overthinking it.

I tried all 3 - K2, GT, EFC 54. Same sponge, same topsheet tackiness, exactly the same adhesive protective sheet, etc.

 

[IB66]

GT (and the other ‘identical’ rubbers by other brands), was a great rubber, especially for the long lasting tackiness. Shame it was discontinued. Mind you, I don’t think I would be using it today!!
If the manufacturing process to get this level of tackiness involves larger quantities of materials which then impacts how much you have to sell, thats a bit of a bummer!! New manufacturing process required ( which may not be possible ).
what I do know is that I like a bit more lasting tackiness, and a higher level of tackiness than many of the ‘hybrids’ around today.

 

[zeio]

Given Butterfly has admitted tacky rubber is difficult to develop and mass produce, the same should also apply to ESN.

 

[NextLevel]

I tried all 3 - K2, GT, EFC 54. Same sponge, same topsheet tackiness, exactly the same adhesive protective sheet, etc.

You prefer Jekyll and Hyde to EFC 54 even though EFC 54 is more similar to your original rubber?

 

[andzejgolot]

I tried all 3 - K2, GT, EFC 54. Same sponge, same topsheet tackiness, exactly the same adhesive protective sheet, etc.

I didnt use them but I can see they are the same

 

[vvk1]

You prefer Jekyll and Hyde to EFC 54 even though EFC 54 is more similar to your original rubber?

I had to switch away from K2 after rotator cuff injury. Decided not to risk it again, hence the experiments over the course of the last year with something easier to play with like K3 pro/C55/Dignics 09c. Playing with C52.5 now, feels very balanced.