I've used the Yasaka Norisuke, as well as DHS no.15.
Norisuke is quite thin, so I would use at least 3 layers on rubber and 1-2 on blade (3+1 is what I used and had no issues). DHS is fine with 2+1. It's slightly harder to work with, I had to clean and re-do one side of the blade the first time I used it because it clumped.
Norisuke also did not tear any of the sponges that I removed it from whatsoever. Most people seem to say DHS #15 is good for this, but I did notice some small tearing when removing no.15.
In terms of playing feel, I found that 3+1 with Norisuke felt very similar to the no.15 with 2+1. There may be some small variations, but not nearly enough that it was noticeable and is more likely explained by fresh rubber vs old rubber.
Personally I would like to find something halfway between the no.15 and Norisuke viscosity - unfortunately it seems manufacturers don't give much specs on the exact composition of their glue, so we can only go by 'feeling'.
Norisuke is quite thin, so I would use at least 3 layers on rubber and 1-2 on blade (3+1 is what I used and had no issues). DHS is fine with 2+1. It's slightly harder to work with, I had to clean and re-do one side of the blade the first time I used it because it clumped.
Norisuke also did not tear any of the sponges that I removed it from whatsoever. Most people seem to say DHS #15 is good for this, but I did notice some small tearing when removing no.15.
In terms of playing feel, I found that 3+1 with Norisuke felt very similar to the no.15 with 2+1. There may be some small variations, but not nearly enough that it was noticeable and is more likely explained by fresh rubber vs old rubber.
Personally I would like to find something halfway between the no.15 and Norisuke viscosity - unfortunately it seems manufacturers don't give much specs on the exact composition of their glue, so we can only go by 'feeling'.
