Tuttle 2018 VIP

[darkmoor1]

Hello,
I am trying out this rubber on forehand and backhand. According to the description, it is supposed to be quite a tacky rubber, and I've heard it offers better control and power than Hurricane 3 (3 Neo). The issue I have here is that the rubber has a very little tack, and while it is definitely very powerful and generates tremendous spin, I wouldn't say it has more control than H3 Neo; I'd rather say the opposite, especially close to the table (talking about boosted VIP and H3 Neo).

Can somebody tell me if this is a manufacturing issue or all rubbers come with just a little tack?

 

[Kuba Hajto]

Isn't this the rubber with that weird top sheet?

 

[darkmoor1]

Yes, it is.

 

[v100ev]

the 2018 VIP is not very tacky. It's not a manufacturing issue - the topsheet is weird and a little tacky but it's nowhere near the H3 or 729 B2 tackiness.

 

[darkmoor1]

Ok, that's interesting, thanks! So there's a slight tack there only. I assume that exactly enables the rubber to function as a Chinese-Euro hybrid, but quite a bit different from, say, Golden Tango PS.

 

[darkmoor1]

the 2018 VIP is not very tacky. It's not a manufacturing issue - the topsheet is weird and a little tacky but it's nowhere near the H3 or 729 B2 tackiness.

Can you share your experience with this rubber? Do you currently use it?

 

[v100ev]

Can you share your experience with this rubber? Do you currently use it?

I haven't used it a lot - just a couple of times. My sparring partner was playing with it and I tried it and also asked him about the tack and the topsheet (also I've asked about the seller in our shop about the topsheet - that's why I wrote that it's ok that it's not very tacky ). So I can't help you with info regarding how 2018 VIP plays
I've played with the 55A which has the same topsheet but a different sponge - so that's a different rubber

 

[darkmoor1]

Can you please share your experience with 55A ?

 

[v100ev]

Can you please share your experience with 55A ?

It has somehow a mixed feeling - like a japanese-chinese rubber. Medium soft, has very good top-end speed and is a little bouncy in the short game. Blocks and overall control - very good.
Can't say it has something it does extremely well but still - a great overall performer.